{"id":13289,"date":"2017-09-13T12:55:42","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T19:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.simplicity-homes.com\/?p=13289"},"modified":"2020-12-28T11:00:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T19:00:08","slug":"preparing-landscape-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplicity-homes.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/13\/preparing-landscape-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your Landscaping for Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Yo\"Prepipng-your-landscape-for-winter-photo\"<\/a>u’ve worked hard to get your yard, garden, and other aspects of your\u00a0new home\u2019s\u00a0landscape looking great. You want to make sure that\u2019s not all lost as soon as freezing temperatures hit! As temperatures continue to cool, now\u2019s the perfect time to\u00a0start preparing your landscape for winter in the Northwest<\/strong>. Here are some things to do to help you get ready for the colder season.<\/p>\n

Continue to Cut the Grass<\/strong>
\nDid you know that your grass, despite cool temperatures, will keep growing until the ground freezes? Did you also know that the longer the grass is when snow hits, the greater the risk of fungus damage? Keeping your grass short by cutting it once every one-to-two weeks is ideal.<\/p>\n

\"Prepipng-your-landscape-for-winter-Perennial-flowers\"<\/a>Manage Your Perennials<\/strong>
\nBefore you cut back any plants, you should make sure to look up the specific plant type and instructions for care. That being said, the majority of perennials should be cut back to near soil level using sharp pruners.<\/p>\n

Take Care of Fall Leaves<\/strong>
\nFall leaves may be beautiful to look at, but any yard owner knows what a pain they can be to manage \u2013 it\u2019s as though they never stop coming! Most homeowners choose to remove leaves via raking (or other leaf-removal methods) as this tends to be the option with the least ongoing work (once they\u2019re gone, they\u2019re gone!). Other homeowners may choose to mulch their leaves, although this must be done carefully, as a layer of leaves that is too thick prevents mulching. Mulching also requires raking up the leaves, chopping them, and reapplying them in an even level.<\/p>\n

Create a Nice Compost\"Prepipng-your-landscape-for-winter<\/a><\/strong>
\nHave any dead plants or unused vegetables in your garden? Use them to create an organic compost that will nourish the soil and help your plants to come up strong again in the spring. A good compost pile will prevent against weeds and kill unwanted bacteria and pathogens that harm plants.<\/p>\n

Protect Your Trees and Shrubs<\/strong>
\nMost trees and shrubs will do okay without a lot of winter preparation, but sometimes,\u00a0steps<\/a> should be taken to help them make it through the coldest months of the year. These include:<\/p>\n