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When it comes to proper garden and lawn maintenance, many people believe that little work must be done before the start of autumn. However, the way you prepare in fall can affect your garden’s health all year round. Below is a brief guide to prepping your property for the change of season.

Lawn Maintenance Basics: Preparing for Fall and Winter

lawn maintenanceYour Garden

Cleaning your garden should always be the first step in your preparations. Removing weeds, fallen leaves, and unsightly debris can prevent pests and diseases from harming your plants throughout the colder season. Additionally, weed removal in the spring will be much easier if you start now because their roots continue to grow during the winter months.

Next, you should add organic matter by digging into the soil compost and chopped leaves. This matter decomposes and provides plenty of nutrients when it's combined with your garden’s soil, allowing the plants to stay healthy. You can also use these materials as a mulch during the winter to keep soil from eroding. Finally, planting a cover crop, like annual rye, can add even more nutrients for your garden.

Your Lawn

Once your garden preparations are complete, move on to the rest of your lawn maintenance. Rake fallen leaves regularly to prevent them from suffocating the grass. About six weeks before the first freeze, you should begin cutting your grass with the mower at its lowest setting. Also, add slow-release fertilizer that can provide nutrients to your lawn for the entire season. This way, when spring arrives, you'll be greeted with beautiful and luscious grass.

 

Lawn maintenance requires a lot of hard work, even as you prepare for the fall and winter seasons. And, if you need help, the professionals at Myers Lawn Care Services in Sykesville, MD, are happy to supply their affordable landscaping and mulching services. Their guidance will give you a luscious and beautiful garden next spring. You can contact them today at (443) 398-2960 or visit their website to learn more.

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