Best Things to Do For Your Yard This Fall
Nov 06th 2017
The Florida heat and humidity can do a number on a lawn throughout the year. Even the most durable lawns appreciate you giving back to them from time to time with these Gainesville landscaping tips during the fall.
Give Back To Your Lawn
The basis of any landscape, a lawn which shows stress during the summer months can be brought back to life during the fall. Evergreen Lawn Care has the expertise to have your lawn looking great again with a little specialized TLC.
Reseed the Lawn
Like fertilizing, reseeding lays the foundation for another year of having a healthy and attractive yard. Still warm soil temperatures and regular rainfall let new seed take hold and begin to grow before a few weeks of cold winter arrives.
Test the pH
If you saw your lawn and plants struggling at one point or another before the fall, it’s a good idea to check the soil pH. You can test one area or several locations in the lawn to get an overall average. Once you know what the soil’s pH level is, you’ll know exactly what kind of fertilizer the lawn needs and if it would be better to swap out current plants for more sustainable ones.
Fertilize Your Lawn
Fertilizing in the fall encourages root growth before the ground freezes later in the winter. Though our winters are, to a certain extent, mild compared to other parts of the country, applying fertilizer is a standard lawn service Gainesville, FL residents do each year. Those who do readily speak to having a lush lawn by the time spring arrives.
Cut Back & Trim
Fall might not be the time of year you think about cleaning up the trees and shrubs in your landscaping Gainesville, FL, but the cooler weather won’t harm them if you keep this information in mind.
Trees
Any Gainesville lawn care company will advise you to only trim, or prune, trees in the fall to remove any dead branches. Dead branches or limbs are easiest to see while the leaves are still on the tree, so if you plan on trimming, do so before the leaves fall. Pruning healthy limbs can weaken the tree and the exposed areas may struggle to heal through the colder months.
Shrubs
You probably know shrubs can be fickle unless you cut them back at the right time. Since Florida usually doesn’t have hard freezes before the holidays, there’s time to cut shrubs back and allow new growth a chance to harden before the temperature really drops. When spring comes around, the new growth will be ready to continue growing and give the shrubs a whole new look.
Change Up Flower Beds
Flower beds of all size are a popular feature for many Florida homes. In case you’ve been thinking about changing up the flower beds at your home, here are a couple of must-dos in the fall.
Swap Old Plants for New
The fall is a great time to revamp flower beds with new plants and flowers. Mild weather makes working with the soil more tolerable for both your hands and the plants themselves. As with reseeding the lawn, these plants will need a little time to establish roots, which is easier to do when the soil temperature is still relatively warm.
Now’s the Time to Re-Edge
Maybe you’re satisfied with the plants and flowers which dot your Gainesville landscaping, but the edging could be changed. Whether you’re extending, adding, or both, changing the edging in the fall also lowers the chance of disturbing or damaging new growth and/or seedlings.
Evergreen Lawn Care Knows How to Get Your Yard Fall Ready
We may not go from hot summers to cold fall and winter as quickly as the northern regions do, but our lawns still appreciate a helping hand when the thermometer begins to drop. Evergreen Lawn Care understands the nuances of soil pH levels, trimming shrubbery, and what plants and flowers not only make your Gainesville landscape shine but are compatible. If you have a vision of a fall-ready yard, call Evergreen Lawn Care today!
