Closing Down the Landscape Before Winter
Clearing leaves and dead growth promotes healthy turf and keeps pests at bay.
As autumn transitions to winter, a thorough cleanup is essential for the health and appearance of your landscape. Removing dead leaves, fallen branches, and spent perennials prevents fungal diseases and deters pests that seek refuge in debris over the cold months.
A final mow of the season, paired with bed cleanups and debris removal, ensures your lawn and plantings are not suffocated, setting the stage for vibrant growth when spring arrives.
Dormant Pruning for Stronger Growth
Late fall is the perfect time for dormant pruning, when trees and shrubs are less active and leafless branches reveal what needs attention. Pruning now ensures quicker healing of cuts, and removing overlapping, damaged, or dead wood keeps plants in their best shape. Dormant pruning improves visibility, safeguards property from damaged limbs, and boosts plant vitality. Spring-flowering shrubs should generally be pruned after blooming to avoid loss of next season’s flowers, though, so it’s always a good idea to consult one of our landscape pros when it comes to choosing what to prune over the winter.
Proper irrigation shutdown prevents freeze damage and protects your investment.
Preparing and Shutting Down Irrigation Systems
With freezing temperatures ahead, professionally shutting down irrigation systems is a must. Water left in pipes and fittings can freeze and cause costly damage, so it’s critical to expel all water from the system, protecting valves and sprinkler heads. This careful procedure ensures your system is ready for a trouble-free start next spring and prevents unexpected repairs from winter freeze damage.
Planning Ahead for Spring
We appreciate your business this year, and we look forward to serving you again in the spring. In the meantime, feel free to contact us with any questions or ideas for your landscape. Fall and winter are great times to plan ahead, and we would love to talk to you about your dream landscape!
