The Fall season is officially here.  Most of the flowers are gone, and the foliage is turning yellow. And, shorter days and longer nights are ahead. But, this doesn’t mean that there’s nothing else to do in your yard. Here are ten things Landscapers do in their yards every Fall that you can steal to prepare your yard for next Spring.

1.    Mow the Lawn

Yes, the Fall weather is cold and wet, and mowing is no fun in such conditions. However, you have to keep your lawn grass from overgrowing to prevent the growth of snow mold.

2.   Clear the Leaves

All summer long, trees and shrub would have shed their leaves in your yard that needs clearing. But, don’t just rake them into a pile, so they don’t kill your grass. Instead, use them to make your mulch for next Spring.

3.   Prune Trees & Shrubs

Snowstorms can cause tree branches and shrubs to break off and cause severe damages. So, ensure that you prune the trees and shrubs in your yard in the Fall.

4.   Aerate the Lawn

With the hot summer weather, the yard soil becomes compacted. Aerating your lawn pokes holes into the soil for easier penetration of air, water and nutrients.

5.    Test the Soil

Testing your yard soil will help determine its health. Is it deficient in a particular nutrient? How about the pH? If there are deficiencies, you can start correcting them before the coming planting season.

6.   Reseed the Lawn

The cool fall temperature supports grass growth. So, perfect timing to sprinkle some grass seeds on your lawn, especially in patchy areas. They would germinate through the fall and winter season, and grow into a lush green lawn.

7.    Plant Bulbs

With the soil still warm from summer and enough rain in this season, the condition is suitable to grow bulbs. Bulbs like daffodils and tulips are cold-resistant and would bloom in the Spring.

8.   Plant Veggies

No, the planting season isn’t over. Vegetables such as carrot, spinach, and broccoli will grow just in time for delicious winter soup when planted in the Fall.

9.   Check Your Driveway

Inspect your driveway ahead of the winter season to find and fix issues that may become bigger problems later in the Winter and Spring season. Pressure wash, fill up cracks and apply sealants to keep the driveway water-proof.

10. Store Yard Furniture

Rain and furniture are a bad combo, not to mention the snow and ice in winter. So, clean your yard furniture and put them in storage. If you don’t have a storage unit, you can cover them with a tarp or polyester furniture cover.

Fall is the perfect time to get ready for a new season. With these ten things landscapers do in their yards every Fall, your yard would be lush, green and blooming. If you need help, you can contact us at Levy’s Lawn & Landscaping.