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Most people tend to completely ignore their lawn and landscape during the Fall season. Most people focus on cleaning out the leaves, but what they don’t know is that it actually takes more than that to leave your landscape in good shape for the next spring. Below are some tips that can help you keep them in good shape. Continue Mowing Your Grass Lawn Even when temperatures begin to dip, continue to mow your lawn until it stops growing. The general rule of thumb is to ensure that your grass remains at least three inches tall all year round to ensure that the grass blades can receive ample sunlight. Go here for more tips on the perfect mowing height. Note: The ability for your grass to store food for growth will be highly impaired if you cut it any shorter than 2 inches as this will encourage the growth of weed. Aerate and Reseed the Lawn After the Final Fall Cut After the final cutting of the grass and late into the fall season, aerate and seed the parts of the lawn that have taken numerous hits from heavy traffic or scourged from the summer heat. The lawn will generally require about three pounds for every thousand square feet of grassy landscape, depending on the condition that it is in. Note: The perfect time to fertilize is now! Fertilize Fall and Winter grasses from September till November. While Spring and Summer grasses should be fertilized a little sooner. Watch this video for a further understanding of lawn aeration: Deep Watering for Trees and Shrubs According to this Twitter page, It is vital that you deeply water the deciduous trees and shrubs after the leaves on its surface falls.
To avoid any probability of dehydration, ensure that the evergreens are well watered during the mid-fall. Note: You may not need to carry out the deep watering if there has been heavy rainfall during the fall months. Mulch the Trees, Shrubs and Garden To give flowerbeds a fresh look and to reduce the need for them, ensure that you turn or fluff the mulch to protect the roots of trees and shrubs. Keep the thickness of any newly added mulch at around two to three inches. Note: Try to keep it below three inches thick, becomes anything more may become a haven for plant diseases and insects, and water may find a hard time being absorbed. No Pruning! Remove Dead and Dying Trees and Shrubs Fall is not the time to prune. Rather fall is the time to inspect which trees are dying and have them removed. Pruning spurs the growth of healthy plants that should remain dormant. Note: Deciduous trees (trees that shed leaves in the fall) may appear like they are dead, while in reality, they are just in a dormant state. If you are ever confused, invite an expert! A Proper tree care service will ensure the health and longevity of your trees. Click here for a well established tree and arboriculture company. Enjoy Your Outdoor Fall Living Space If you want to ensure that your landscape remains in great condition, then be sure to adhere to these fall recommendations. Experts on trees and landscapes can also help you with additional tips and alternatives to make your outdoor fall living space a beautiful and lush place to be.
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