Fall is in full swing here and that means preparing your yard for the winter months. Or, if you are the type who hosts for the holidays, preparing your yard for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other holiday gatherings!
Here are some tips and tricks for yard cleanup and maintenance that we recommend to make sure your yard is ready for the winter.
Why do a fall clean up at all? This will help put your yard in the best position to bloom again and grow in the spring. It can prevent problems with pests and prevent moisture issues for your home, gardens, or outdoor hardscapes.
If you look through the list and want to get it done but also need some help, contact us for a quote on a full fall clean up for your yard.
Weeds are Out, Leaves are In
Weed season has ended and leaf season is in full swing. Now is the time to hack out any weeds or invasive plants that you don’t want to see there. Once weeds are cleared out, remove leaves too. Blow out all the beds in your yard to keep them clear.
Why do we do this? Clearing out weeds and invasive plants in the fall means that you don’t have to worry about a yard of overgrown weeds in the spring. This preventative works saves you time and effort when the weather starts getting warmer.
Pests hide in leaves and the weight of too many leaves in your garden beds can mean that the leaves won’t compost naturally but turn into a gummy mess in your yard, preventing spring blooms from thriving. Plus, some people just prefer this cleaner look in their yards!
Time for a Trim: Growth Season is Over
Plants are preparing for the winter months, too. Help put your overgrown shrubs and bushes in the best possible position by trimming them back before the freeze sets in. Deadhead anything you don’t want to grow aggressively in the spring.
Why do we do this? Overgrown bushes and shrubs have a greater chance of breaking and splitting when weighed down by snow and ice. And depending on their positioning, will be that much closer to crowding your other growing plant life. Or, for those positioned near your house, attempting to grow into your siding and creating additional moisture against your home’s siding.
Preventative work to deadhead plants should manage that growth in the spring and save you a headache.
Your yard might look a little bare temporarily, but when growth season hits again, your shrubs and bushes will be in a great position to bloom without causing you any trouble!
Clean Out Gutters and Check for Issues
Leaves falling mean a higher chance for clogged gutters. Clear out your gutters thoroughly to prevent buildup. If trees growing near your house have expanded to the point where branches over your homes are dropping extra leaves into your gutters, consider hiring a tree trimming service to cut those branches back.
Why do we do this? Clogs cause spillover, dumping rain out of your gutters and onto your walkways or onto the ground near your foundation, causing moisture issues for the house and potentially your basement.
Notice damage to your gutters or other issues while clearing them out? We can help install new gutters if you need them.
Clean Up Patios and Hard Surfaces
Sweep leaves and other debris off your patio or deck and make sure hard surfaces are cleared up.
Why do we do this? Wet leaves can make for a fall hazard after rain and debris can cause you to trip in the dark. (Alternatively, consider installing outdoor lighting to help provide visibility to prevent tripping in low light.)
Ask for Help If You Need It
Want your yard to look its best but don’t have the time or know how to get it done yourself? Bluebird Outdoors can help with that. In fact, for the rest of the year, we’re offering a discount on fall cleanups if you book a spring project with us now!
We can also continue outdoor work like decks and retaining walls into the winter months, so be sure to ask about our winter labor discount.
Give us a call at 913-558-4219 or contact us through the website to get a full fall clean up for your yard.
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