Fall Leaves Tips & Tricks
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Fall Tips and Tricks for Lawn & Garden Maintenance in Canada
Lawn Care and Aeration
Tip: Aerate your lawn to improve soil compaction and allow nutrients to penetrate deeper.
Reason: Aeration helps grass roots grow more deeply and encourages a healthier lawn.
Source: Canadian Lawn Care
Fertilizing
Tip: Apply a fall fertilizer specifically formulated for cool-season grasses.
Reason: Fertilizing in the fall helps your lawn recover from summer stress and prepares it for winter.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Leaf Management
Tip: Regularly rake or mulch fallen leaves.
Reason: Leaving leaves on the lawn can suffocate grass and lead to fungal diseases.
Source: University of Alberta
Pruning and Trimming
Tip: Prune dead or diseased branches from trees and shrubs.
Reason: This prevents disease spread and encourages healthy growth in the spring.
Source: Canadian Gardening
Preparing Garden Beds
Tip: Clean up garden beds by removing dead plants and debris.
Reason: This reduces pests and diseases that can overwinter in the garden.
Source: Gardening Canada
Planting Bulbs
Tip: Plant spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils.
Reason: Fall is the ideal time to plant these bulbs for vibrant blooms in the spring.
Source: The Old Farmer's Almanac
Watering
Tip: Ensure your plants are well-watered before the ground freezes.
Reason: Moist soil can help insulate roots and protect plants during winter.
Source: Nova Scotia Agriculture
Covering Tender Plants
Tip: Use mulch or fabric covers to protect sensitive plants from frost.
Reason: Insulation helps retain heat and protect roots from freezing.
Source: Landscape Ontario
Soil Testing
Tip: Conduct a soil test to determine nutrient levels and pH.
Reason: Understanding your soil can inform your fertilization and amendment strategies.
Source: Alberta Environment and Parks
Winterizing Equipment
Tip: Clean and store garden tools and lawn equipment properly.
Reason: Proper storage prolongs the life of your tools and ensures they’re ready for spring.
Source: Canadian Gardening
Conclusion
By following these fall maintenance tips, property owners in Canada can ensure their lawns and gardens remain healthy and vibrant through the winter months and into the next growing season. For more in-depth guidance, refer to the provided sources.
Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions or need additional information!
Read On How Mz’s Lawn Care Takes Care Of Your Property During The ‘Leaf’ Season!
Mz’s Lawn Care provides fall cleanup services that take care of: Fallen leaves on the lawn, in the garden beds and on the driveway, our team bags all debris and leaves it for the city to pickup, we also do lawn mowing (down to 2.5 inches) since its the final mow of the season, weed removal in garden beds, Burlap wrap on plants & hedge/shrub/bush trimming during our visit too. We take care of this cleanup service during October 28 - November 5.