It’s almost November and if you haven’t winterized your yard yet, now is the time. Cold weather is starting to arrive in the Okanagan and it won’t be long before we start to see snow. As such, it’s important to prepare your property for the winter months. Tasks like blowing out your sprinkler lines, cleaning up fall debris and preparing your garden for cold temperatures are all necessary before the snow lands. In this article, Fuller’s Landscaping Services near me we will go over some of the most important tasks to take care of before winter! Check them out below.
Steps to Winterizing Your Property
Winterizing your property is an important part of ensuring its longevity. One of the first steps in preparing your yard for winter is removing the debris from early fall. If your yard is covered in leaves and sticks from the changing weather, now is a great time to clean some of this up. Avoiding a fall cleanup could be detrimental to the health of your plants come spring. Piles of leaves can accumulate moisture and become mouldy causing unwanted bacteria growth in your garden. Additionally, an abundance of leaves can lead to increased damage from rodents in your lawn and garden.
You’ll also need to prep your garden for cooler temperatures. If you don’t already do this, it’s a good idea to start as it can help protect your grass and plants from frigid weather. For best results, start by removing all weeds. After this is complete, use a winter fertilizer with high potassium on your lawn and plants to help strengthen them. You may also consider using cool-weather grass seed as an extra layer of defense.
Arguably the most important step in prepping your landscape for winter is blowing out your irrigation system. The last thing you want is to let your sprinkler lines freeze. If you’ve never blown out your irrigation before, make sure you hire a professional to help. You want to make sure that this gets done before temperatures dip below freezing!
Contact Landscaping Services Near Me For Help!
These are just a few of the ways that you can prep your yard for winter weather. If you’re interested in getting a quote on the winterization of your property, contact Fuller’s expert landscaping services near me! We’d be happy to come give you an estimate on your latest project or discuss what can be done. Be sure to check out our social media for progress photos and past projects.
Winter is also a great time to get a jump on next years projects! If you’re thinking of getting a new retaining wall, or finally pouring that new concrete patio then reach out to us to start the process today. You’ll be happier when it’s all ready to go for spring and summer 2025!
We look forward to working with you this winter!
