Here’s how to ready your flowers, trees and lawn for winter. All Autumn garden maintenance for fresh and healthy plants in spring.
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Fall is prime time for preparing the garden. For flowers, it’s time to take out any that are past it, and plant bulbs for spring flowering – tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. And, it’s important to tend to perennials such as pruning and mulching to protect them from frost and maintain moisture in the soil.
As for trees, Autumn garden maintenance also includes pruning out dead or diseased branches and raking up fallen leaves. This not only makes the garden look better but keeps pests and fungi at bay. The surface from being killed or even injured by frost.
Lawns also need special care. The final mowing should be a little higher in order to protect the roots. Aerating and fertilizing your grass promotes deeper roots and keeps your lawn a lush green in the spring.
Fall garden clean up is an investment in the future beauty and health of your garden! With minimal effort now, you will be surrounded by lush flowers, healthy trees and thick green lawn in the upcoming season.
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