As winter creeps in and temperatures start to drop, your yard needs a little extra care to stay protected through the colder months. Preparing now not only keeps your property looking great, but it also prevents damage, saves money, and makes spring clean-up a whole lot easier. Here are some ways you can get your lawn and gardens ready for the Winter season.
Fall cleanups are the first steps in having a healthy lawn. Removing leaves, sticks, and leftover summer growth will help prevent mold and rot, keep pests from burrowing, and help grass and soil breathe under snow cover. If you’re mulching your leaves, spread them lightly before the first frost for natural soil enrichment.
A layer of fresh mulch is one of the best winter protectors you can give your landscaping beds! Applying mulch before Winter will allow for moisture retention, prevent erosion, and protect your perennial roots from the dry, cold temperatures. This simple step will ensure your plants wake up healthy and happy in Spring!
Before the ground is too frozen, it is important to make sure your driveways, walkways, and sidewalks are staked with high-visibility markers. Markers can be placed every 20ish feet or so unless you have multiple obstacles or obstructions. Elmwood Bark and Stone now sells 48" orange, fiberglass reflective snow stakes to make plowing and shoveling safer by showing exactly where edges, flower beds, and curbs begin—even in the deepest snow.
Consider adding burlap or a plastic wrap around young tree trunks, extra mulch around sensitive shrubs, or burlap screens for high-wind areas. This protects your investment from frostbite, cracking, and winter burn.
Winter weather can damage your equipment quickly so making sure your items are tucked or put away safely. Hoses, lawn furniture, gardening tools, planters are all items to think about putting away before a large sum of snow falls.
Double-check that you’re stocked up on all your winter essentials such as sand, salt, ice melt, shovels, gloves, and property markers to ensure a safe and worry-free Winter season. You can find all of these right at Elmwood Bark & Stone, making your winter prep a one-stop experience!