Fall landscaping care is crucial for preparing your yard for the winter months. Fall care helps your lawn prepare for dormancy by building up energy reserves in the grass roots. This ensures that your lawn can endure the winter and come back strong in the spring.
Here are some cold weather preparation tips to help ensure a compliant yard and a safe environment:
- Focus on leaf removal.
- Aerate and fertilize any sod.
- Prune dead or overgrown branches to encourage healthy growth in the spring.
- Seasonal trimming ensures that vegetation is not overflowing to the sidewalks around your home or driveway.
- Trim back vegetation around exterior lighting and house numbers.
- Remove tree limbs close to your home and roof line.
- Plant seasonal fall flowers and bulbs for a vibrant garden next season.
- Turn off irrigation systems by November at the latest to avoid broken pipe and damage systems as well as slippery ice on pavement and sidewalks.
- Winterize irrigation by draining and insulating pipes to prevent freezing.
- Taking these steps now can save you a lot of work and ensure a lush, green lawn when the warmer months return.
Susan Carlson is the IHCA Community Manager and Compliance Coordinator, and she is an Issaquah Highlands resident.
