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Only dead or damaged branches should be pruned in the
fall and waiting until your trees are completely dormant is
important. Pruning encourages trees and shrubs to grow
instead of focusing their energy on their winter's nap.
Anewalt cautions that removing dead branches is also
essential for safety reasons. She says, " ice and snow can
collect on branches, and they will not be able to hold the
weight, causing them to snap. This is a danger to yourself, as
well as your vehicles, if they're parked underneath the tree
branches. "
And if you love your flowering trees and shrubs, a trusted
landscape Home Builder's Association professional can
answer your questions about which of the many cultivars
should only be pruned in early summer, right after they
bloom! Pruning too late in the season may eliminate buds
and sadly reduce the flowers you see when the growing
season returns.
Calling in trusted professionals will help you create the
lawn of your dreams.
Turf grass maintenance is a big part of fall yard cleanup,
with early fall being a great time to repair bare patches
or seed new lawns. Expert aerating, fertilizing, and
overseeding thin spots in your yard will provide you with
just the right outdoor sanctuary next year.
Check with the pros for advice, but many experts
recommend cutting lawns about three inches high during
the fall to help grass grow strong roots for the next spring,
with a last shorter cut to allow for some growth when you
store your mower for the winter. A mulching mower saves
your back and your rake and adds nitrogen-rich clippings
that feed the lawn.
Save your raking for fallen leaves! Not only will everyone
enjoy jumping in those leaf piles but clearing them from the
lawn prevents the grass from being smothered and damp.
Anewalt says, " cleaning up leaves and other debris from
your lawn and beds will decrease the chance of various
health problems from occurring such as fungus or mold
growing, avoiding clusters of bugs and other pests that
would gather in the leaves and debris, and will let your turf
breathe and receive the amount of oxygen it needs to remain
healthy prior to the cold weather halting growth in the
winter months. "
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