When considering fall yard maintenance, most homeowners think of lawn cleanup. Mulching services are often overlooked as autumn chores, but offer several benefits when performed by professionals. Here’s how mulch will protect your yard throughout the cold season.

Why Schedule Mulching Services in the Fall?

Plummeting temperatures in the late fall and winter can pose a threat to plants and perennials. As the weather warms and cools, it stresses the topsoil of your garden beds, potentially killing established root systems. Mulch acts as an insulator, keeping the ground warmer and protecting roots from frost.

The service also prepares the ground for the spring. Mulching blocks new weeds from sprouting and spreading in the growing season, reducing weeding needs in the coming year.

How Can You Get the Most Benefits from Mulching?

Fall mulching should typically be applied after the first frost. Waiting until the later part of the season protects the soil from volatile temperature fluctuations. Perennials keep growing until the winter, so have them pruned to prepare for mulching services.

In the fall, most professionals opt for dense mulching materials that trap air and create insulation, like shredded bark, shredded leaves, and pine straw. They might layer the materials over chicken wire to anchor them to the area and prevent them from blowing away during storms.

When mowing your lawn, professionals might keep shredded leaves on the ground to act as mulch, allowing particles to decompose throughout the winter and add nutrients to the soil.

To prepare your home for the cold season, consult the team of Pepper's Landscaping & Lawn Service Inc. in Trumbull, CT. Serving most of Fairfield County, these professionals have helped homeowners maintain beautifully manicured yards for the last three decades. Their landscapers perform various tasks to boost the health and appearance of your home’s exterior, including pruning, lawn mowing, and mulching services. Learn more about their work online, or call (203) 377-1596 for a free estimate.