Your lawn may not grow much during the fall, but that doesn’t mean you can just let it go. The steps you take when the weather starts to cool determine how well your landscaping survives the winter and how much it grows in the spring. The steps below will help you protect your lawn’s root system and ensure it has the nutrients it needs for the next growing season.

4 Fall & Winter Tips for Your Landscaping & Lawn

1. Put Down Mulch

Many homeowners mulch their yards in the spring, but it’s actually more important to put down a thick layer in the fall. Two to three inches of mulch around trees and shrubs will provide some protection against winter frosts and hold moisture near the roots.

2. Tidy Up

You don’t want to prune healthy branches, but fall is an ideal time to remove any dead or dying plants. Get rid of dead annuals and cut back your perennials. You might also want to prune back dying branches so that they don’t fall when winter hits.

3. Protect Small Shrubs

If your landscaping has delicate plants, young trees, or sensitive shrubs, protecting them from the cold now can save you a lot of frustration and money later. Hide very small plants under overturned buckets and wrap your shrubs in burlap. It may not seem like much, but a little protection is all it takes.

4. Fertilize Your Lawn

Putting nutrients in the soil now will ensure that your lawn’s roots will keep developing throughout the winter. When spring arrives, your landscaping will be ready to take advantage of the moisture and warmer weather.

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