Fall. When the morning air turns crisp and cool and the leaves begin to float softly to the ground. Not only is it my favorite season, there are many maintenance tasks to be accomplished in the landscape. The info below includes tips on what I have found are the most important and useful tasks- so get out there, have fun with it, and enjoy the autumn weather!
Key Dates
- Early October: It is a good idea to winterize your irrigation system and blow out the lines. Many landscape maintenance companies will provide this service for less than $50, or it is pretty simple to do it yourself.
- October 15th: Don’t plant any grasses or perennials after this date. Many of them won’t survive, and you will have much better luck in the spring. Read more…
