No matter what kind of landscaping plants your home has, you will need to do some special care and maintenance as the summer ends, and we head into fall. The change in weather may mean protecting more delicate plants, and you also need to prune out dead plants and weeds to make room for new growth. Look at our top tips for getting your landscaping ready for fall here in Arizona:
Tree Maintenance
If the monsoon season has damaged any of your trees, it’s important to check their condition before fall. If the high winds have impacted your trees, you can stake them to stabilize them and prevent breakage or further damage. Because we have such mild weather in the fall, it is also the perfect time to plant new trees so that they have time to fully root before the winter cold.
Fertilize
The soil is still soft in the fall after monsoon rains, so it’s the perfect time to fertilize plants and grass. This will also give the fertilizer time to settle below the ground before winter sets in. The soil will be full of nutrients and ready for spring planting.
Prune Dead Growth
If you’ve lost any plants during the summer, be sure to prune dead growth and remove dead leaves. This will make room for new, healthy growth before winter weather shows up.
Protect Your Delicate Plants
Fall is the perfect time to start planning how you will protect any delicate outdoor plants, trees, and bushes. You can install solar heating lamps or invest in durable, protective frost coverings for your landscaping.
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