ACCLIMATING TO A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD Host your own welcome party Rather than waiting around for others to welcome you to the neighborhood, take the bull by the horns and introduce yourself to your neighbors in a fun way. Host an open house party and invite your new neighbors. What better way to converse with others than with food, beverages and a festive atmosphere? Plus, your party may lead to reciprocation from others.
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Fall is for planting! Why is fall a good time to plant? What is the best approach to Fall planting of trees and shrubs offer autumn leaves? several advantages over a spring Don’t skip cleaning up leaves! Thick planting. The cooler temperatures are layers of leaves are slow to decompose easier on the plants, so there is less and can kill off the grass underneath. chance for them to suffer heat stress. Take time to remove fallen leaves When the air temperatures become this fall to avoid a lawn disaster next cooler than the soil, new top growth spring. Do mow them in place. One of slows, allowing the plant to focus the easiest, low-maintenance ways to their energy on root development. deal with fallen leaves is to mow right For further information, go to http:// over them with a lawnmower. Most ccelivingstoncounty.org/ lawnmowers have a mulching blade that makes it possible to crush and
shred the leaves. It’s always best to do this when leaves are dry. Do put them through a leaf shredder. If your mower isn’t set up for mulching, consider a dedicated leaf shredder or a leaf blower with a shredder attachment. In addition, don’t hurt your back by endless raking. Be mindful of posture
if you do. Do use leaves as natural mulch for plants and animals. When leaves fall in the woods, they break down and add nutrients to the soil that improve the health of native plants. As with all mulches, make sure you don’t pile the leaves directly against plant and tree trunks.
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