What Landscaping Can be Done in the Autumn?
What Landscaping Can be Done in the Autumn?
This is the time for stunning fall foliage and deep preparation for winter dryness. California may not have the same weather as Montana, but you will still have a lot of brown and dry foliage during the winter. Plan for this in your autumn landscaping. Trim all of your trees and bushes to encourage bright fall growth before the leaves change and drop. Make sure that all of your dead branches are lopped off. These can create a significant hazard in any season, not just wintertime. This is also a major cause of fires all year round. You need to make sure your trees are pruned four times a year, at the very least. Prepare your ground for the winter cold and wet conditions. Make sure your beds and lawn and all of your valuable little bushes are bedded down for the winter. Get everything mulched again, and pay attention to areas where winter snow can melt and create unintended ponds. How do you like your fall foliage in the Autumn? If you are particularly please by it, go ahead and take a few beautiful photos of your home and grounds. This is a great way to informally advertise the value of your property online to your friends and family. It establishes your home as a source of great beauty in your neighborhood. Get your fire pit and outdoor dining places cleaned up. You want to do this during the autumn when the weather is more dry and manageable. Clean out the ash and cover any important places. Do you cover your pond during the winter? Get your pond and water sources prepared for a long, wet winter in Fresno by hiring your landscaper to cover, protect, drain or maintain your pond and water flow in the most effective manner possible. If you keep cold-sensitive pump equipment in your pond, make sure that it is winterized or removed until your spring landscaping season has begun. Opinions are divided over the subject of raking leaves. Some people prefer to rake their leaves frequently and keep a neat and tidy yard. However, other people either like the look of autumn leaves on the ground or enjoy the tiny eco-systems which depend on leaf breakdown in the soil. Just remember that if you have a lot of leaf buildup around your tree roots, they may not get enough oxygen. Consult with your landscaper and arborist about the proper levels of buildup you should allow. |