Now is the ideal time to prep your garden and landscape for the growing season of spring, while keeping it protected from the coldness of winter. The heat is wearing off from summer, and the cool temperatures are coming in quickly. It might be best to make a to-do list of all you are wanting to accomplish this fall because it’s the perfect time to get to work! Today, P.O.P.S. Landscaping will share some fall maintenance tips to get your landscape ready for the upcoming months.
fall maintenance tips To Consider
Test Your Soil
Fall is a preferred time for many people to go ahead and check their soil because it gives you ample time to raise your soil pH levels if needed. A general test of soil covers the measurement of pH, neutralizable acidity (NA), phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, organic matter (OM) and cation exchange capacity (CEC).
If your soil’s pH levels need to be lowered, springtime is best for conducting soil tests. There are a few common mistakes when attempting to conduct a soil test. Those errors include not covering the whole area in the sample, getting contaminated soil, or not dividing the area properly.
How often should you test your soil? It is recommended to test it once every 2-3 years. However, if you live in a high-rainfall area samples should be taken annually.
Remove The Fallen Leaves
Good fall cleanup will save you a lot of valuable time and money. Whether you have a big yard with tons of leaves that need to be raked and bagged up or a smaller yard with not many leaves, this is an essential step in maintaining your landscape this fall. As you may feel like your yard is losing beauty with the amount of color leaving the trees, you can get the beauty right back. Our landscaping company will get to work on adding amazing curb appeal with our services. Getting rid of the dead leaves is just the start of the process of transforming your landscape this fall! We can help take your yard to the next level.
Add Beautiful Flowers
Adding potted plants is a great way to invite friends and family into your home. Nothing gives off a more welcoming look than beautiful flowers lining the entrance to your home! A great type of flower for this would be chrysanthemums, also known as “mums.”
They are one of fall’s quintessential flowers. One reason why they are great to add to your fall landscaping is that they are typically the last plant to bloom. If your mum plants are in the ground, you can easily move them to a pot before the ground freezes too much! Another way to help them survive the cold weather is by adding more mulch around them and burying the dead stems.
Add Mulch
Speaking of adding more mulch, one great fall landscaping tip is adding a fresh layer of mulch. This can add an immaculate look to your yard instantly! If you are looking for a simple project to quickly accomplish, this is the perfect one for your fall landscaping.
Prune the Trees and Shrubs
Our landscaping company is an expert in unique landscape design and seasonal cleanup. If you’re looking for an advanced landscaping company that can meet your expectations for how you want your yard to look this fall, call us today! We will get the job done considering your needs first. Our next fall landscaping tip is to prune your trees and shrubs. We can quickly prune and reshape any trees and shrubs on your property to help clean up the landscape. The importance of this step is to remove any overgrown branch or limb that could freeze and break if it were to get icy or collect snow. Broken limbs can be a real threat to your home or car, depending on where the tree is located. Reshaping large trees (oak or elms for example) is best after the first freeze comes along. It is easier to notice which limbs are dead, therefore confirming it needs to be removed. We have the knowledge and tools necessary to complete these tasks for you!
Looking For A Reliable Landscaping Company? Call Us Today!
You don’t have to worry about doing it all this fall, because P.O.P.S. is the best landscaping company near you. We hope you have learned valuable information from our fall maintenance tips, and hope you We would love to take on any project you have; you can call us today for a consultation so we can provide you with an estimate and hear your fall landscaping dreams. Let us share our expertise with you, and work for you from the very beginning of the project until the end. Our services include lighting, irrigation, tree removal, tree and shrub installation, decorative concrete, driveways, sod installation, and retaining walls for commercial and residential properties. If you are in the northern suburb area of Atlanta, trust P.O.P.S Landscaping with your fall landscaping needs like other clients have happily done for over 30 years!
