- Aerate- Aeration will loosen up the hard ground and will provide extra nutrients to you lawn. This should be done with a core aerator to increase the drainage as well.
- Fertilize- It is customary to cut back on fertilizers at the end of the season to prevent perennials from wasting energy on leaf production. but the grass roots will grow until the temperature gets around 40 degrees, so your grass needs food.
- Cut grass short- Your last cut should be around 1 1/4 inches because diseases have a hard time with short grass.
- Rake leaves- Leaves can be used as a good source of compost, so rake your leaves onto a tarp, then put them inside a compost center. You can use anything you want to make the container. This will be very helpful for your garden next year.
- Trim dead limbs- Dead limbs can succumb to snow and wind endangering your home and you. Cutting off anything you can will be helpful, and if need be, call in a professional.
- Cut back perennials- Cut back any dead parts of your plants. This will increase the health for next year. Also, every three years it is a good idea to split perennials.
- Clear your drip systems- Standing water freezes and can crack your irrigation pipes. Be sure to get the water out.
With these simple tasks, you can help your landscaping over the winter.
Tyler Kaiser
T. J. Landscaping
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