It’s Officially Fall!
Today marks the first official day of fall! Soon the smell and taste of pumpkin spice will abound from coffee shops, cafes and grocery aisles alike. Even the Google Doodle is celebrating fall’s official kick-off today.
As summer closes and the autumn season opens, there’s no better time than now to give your landscape a little love to get ready for fall. Late summer and early fall are periods when spending time in your landscape can reap big rewards later on. Here are some tips you can put to use now:
- Continue watering plants
- Weed your beds
- Add another layer of mulch
- Mow to a height of 3 inches
For further inspiration and tips on how to make your outdoor space more enjoyable this fall, take a look at our fall tips and ideas.
And when you’re ready to prepare your landscape for winter hibernation, our team of lawn and garden experts can help! We can:
- Remove fallen leaves and clean up planting beds
- Plant fall color
- Prepare seasonal containers
- Shut down water features for the season
- Plant bulbs for a jump-start on spring blooms
What types of landscape work would you add to this list? Add your input in the comments section below!
Wondering why September 23 is deemed the first official day of fall? Read this article from Time.com.
