Falling leaves and cool breezes signal the end of the summer and the start of fall, which means it’s time to address the yard work that comes with the changing season. Some projects will be best performed by an experienced landscaper to ensure a high-quality job. Below are a few fall cleanup tasks that a professional lawn maintenance crew will perform so your yard is healthy throughout the winter. 

A Landscaper’s Guide to Fall Cleanup

1. Rake Leaves

As the weather cools, leaves will start to fall to the ground. If they’re left on the lawn during the winter season, trapped moisture can cause fungus to develop on the grass. A landscaper will rake the leaves and either dispose of them at a facility or shred them and spread them on garden beds to serve as mulch.

2. Remove Weeds

Get your yard ready for a new season of plants by having the weeds that are suffocating the flowers and shrubs in your yard removed. A professional will know how to pull weeds out by the roots so they won’t come back. When winter is over, you’ll see new growth unhindered by these invasive plants.

3. Feed the Lawn

Your lawn could use a boost of nutrients before it goes dormant. A landscaper will spread lawn fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to promote healthy roots and a full, green lawn once spring arrives.

4. Aerate Soil

With constant water exposure, heat, and mowing during the warm season, the soil packs into the earth. Landscapers will aerate the soil by lifting it up and loosening it so nutrients can sink in. If soil plugs need to be pulled up, they may be left to decompose on top of the grass to nourish it.

5. Plant Flowers

Fall annuals like pansies, mums, and marigolds will keep your yard looking fresh throughout the season, and you can plant tulip or daffodil bulbs that will appear once winter has ended. A professional will know exactly what type of flowers will best suit your yard.

Let a landscaper do the hard work of getting your yard ready for winter. A to Z Property Maintenance, LLC in Fairfield County, CT, has decades of experience providing year-round services. These professionals perform fall cleanups with state-of-the-art equipment, including a vacuum truck to pick up leaves. Visit their website to view a full list of their offerings, such as planting, pruning, excavation, and drainage. Call (203) 775-9174 to schedule an appointment.