Why is Fall Landscape Cleanup Important

Fall is here! Fall in Atlanta is beautiful. The leaves changing colors, the cooler temperatures. Take advantage of these cooler temperatures to do some landscape cleanup and ensure a healthy lawn ready for next year.

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The cooler temperatures, fallen leaves, and shorter days of sunlight can only mean one thing: Fall has arrived in Atlanta! While there are plenty of things in the world out of your control right now, cleaning up your yard is certainly one thing you can control. Take advantage of the cooler temperatures and few days without rain to take action. In order to ensure a healthy lawn ready for the new year, follow some of these Landscape cleanup tips before we get the first frost of the year.

Rake the Leaves

Looking at the leaves scattered in your yard can look pretty with the fall colors surrounding. Fallen leaves scattered is the easiest way to tell that Fall is here! The leaves sure do look pretty, but you will want to remove them before the first frost. If you want to keep your lawn healthy fallen leaves are not the way to do it. Heavy leaf cover can block sunlight and air from reaching your grass beneath. After enduring Atlanta’s hot summer, your grass will need to breathe more than ever this Fall/Winter.

Tend to the Trees

Although at the start of Fall we are gearing up for Halloween. We still don’t need “spooky” dead trees scattered in the yard. Mature and young trees alike have trouble holding up the weight of wet frost on their limbs. Make sure that you are aware of loose limbs in your yard. Especially if these limbs are over your home or cars, it is best to take this time before we get our first frost to tend to these trees and avoid potential damage from fallen limbs.

Aerate the Soil

Aerating your lawn in important in allowing your soil to breathe again. Aeration is the process of loosening your soil by creating holes in the ground. Over time, soil becomes compacted and compressed. The compacted soil mixed with a thin layer of dead grass can block the soil from getting air, water, sunlight and other nutrients to survive. By aerating your soil it allows water, oxygen and other nutrients to easily get beneath the surface and helps build a strong, healthy root system. Plus, it will give your lawn that lush green look and feel.

Fertilize the Soil

Fertilizing in the fall helps your grass recover from the intense summer heat. Fertilizer is necessary to give the soil its proper nutrients. The fertilizer will help your grass and roots gain strength and stamina to hold through the winter months. Come early spring, your grass will be healthy and ready to thrive again.

Perform a quick soil test before buying any fertilizer so you know exactly what your soil craves.

Water the Yard

Although it’s true that Atlanta receives high amounts of precipitation, it’s important to establish a consistent watering routine. Water your lawn thoroughly in the early morning. Watering later in the day can cause unwanted sun damage or disease. A healthy lawn needs at least an inch of water per week. It’s best to deep-soak your lawn rather than constantly watering it, since the soil retains moisture.

Add Exterior Lighting

With daylight savings coming, evening hours with sunlight are coming to an end. Before we know it, it will be dark by dinner time. Adding exterior lighting can extend your time spent outdoors. Maybe gathered around the fire pit making smore’s or just enjoying a dinner under your new lighting and the moonlight. Venyscapes can help install exterior lighting for you to enjoy year round.

Watch for Yard Drainage Needs

Fall is a good time of the year to watch for drainage needs. Before the first frost you will want to make sure that you have your drainage needs taken care of so you won’t have potential icy spots and potential slip and fall zones. Venyscapes is a top rated Atlanta drainage solutions expert. We offer free estimates and can create a custom drainage system to send the excess water where it needs to go.

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Absolutely Amazing!! Of the 4 companies we received quotes from they were the only ones who offered additional suggestions that we did not ask for, nor did they upcharge us, to wholistically address the drainage issues. Carlos was patient and informative as he explained the process to my mother. The gentlemen who did the work, were fantastic. You could not tell that they had just dug under the ground and connected pipes in our yard. They cut the grass and then reinstalled it meticulously. No dirt, mud or straw all over the place. Everything placed back exactly as it was before. No visible pipes showing on the lawn. They take pride in what they do and it shows.
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