Fall Yardwork Tips
Autumn Is the Ideal Time for Yardwork
Though many people gear up to work on their yards and gardens
in the Spring, Fall is the ideal time for yard work. When Autumn rolls
around, Summer heat is long past, rainfall is usually more plentiful,
and new trees, bushes and flowers have a greater chance of surviving
than they would if they were planted during a hotter season. Here are
a few ideas for bringing your garden to life in the Fall:
Compost the leaves
Rake the leaves into a corner of your yard and leave them there until next Fall. During the year, the leaves will decompose into a crunchy mulch you can use to insulate flowerbeds or improve soil texture.
Plant trees
Choose species native to your area as well as those that are drought and pest resistant and can grow in the kind of soil and amount of sunlight available on your property.
Fertilize organically
When preparing your soil for next year, add organic, slow-release fertilizers that will help enhance your soil over time. Most garden stores today carry a wide variety of organic fertilizers. Many catalogue companies also sell organic products.
