Winter winds blow cooler temperatures that mix up your landscaping schedule and plant needs. Fall provides a great environment for plants to grow — even without the spring blooms.
Keep your plants thriving or help them go dormant for the winter with these helpful tips. Reach out to Community Life with questions about swapping out plants.
Switch up the look
Things to do now
Tree trimming
Prune back dead branches, cut overgrowth, and rake up leaves. For trees that are leaning or still establishing roots, considering adding stakes for support.
Wind down on watering
Both rainy weather and cooler temperatures mean less watering for your plants. Cut back on your watering schedule to save both water and money.
Shrub slim down
Late October can be a great time to cut back overgrowth and dead branches from the summer heat for many plant species.
Compact your soils
Walk around to locate and compact loose soils. Then replenish with mulch and root recovery treatments.
Planning for the future
Find frost covers
Protect plants from chilly weather by covering them with frost covers or garden fleece. You’ll want to tuck the covers around the base and root system for newer or more sensitive plants. Toss them over the top to minimize leaf and bloom damage from frost.
Plant new shrubs
Cooler temps put less stress on plants still trying to get established in their new home. Give them the time to grow before extreme spring and summer heat arrive. Switching out the plants? If it’s not the same exact species — submit for design review first.