Ask The Expert: Gardening
FALL HAS ARRIVED by PJ Kratohvil, Owner of Complete Solutions
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towards a shredded mulch vs. bark
hese cooler night time temps allow for a great start to the day if you’re out and about in the mornings! It’s a very exiting time of year to be in the business as everyone is getting “Fall Fever” Patio business is in FULL SWING & Landscape Teams have plenty to do!
or large cut. It will hold the best,
not float, and as it breaks down to
offer a great weed / moisture barrier (ensure the mulch is kept below
October is one of the most critical months when it comes to the exterior and landscape maintenance around your home. Here are a few things to contract out or add to your “To-do” list over the next few weeks: EXTERIOR: •
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Ensure windows and doors are properly sealed. Restricting unwanted airflow will keep things comfortable inside and help reduce any unwanted guests. All exposed wood surfaces are painted or sealed to ensure as the cold weather and rain moves in and out, things are protected and less effected by weather.
Check out your roof to make sure no shingles have come off during our last round of summer storms and that the gutters are clean and free of debris.
the brick line so you don’t chance having rainwater get in the weep holes during a rain event). •
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Cutback and prune this year’s growth. This will not only help to keep your beds organized but also promote new growth come spring. Remove, cultivate, fertilize and add new 2” layer of mulch. We lean
plant larger shrubs and trees.
Allowing them to start rooting over
the winter months will make the heat of summer a lot less hazardous to
LANDSCAPES: •
Oct. thru Dec. is a great time to
their health. •
Go ahead as things cool off and cut back on the irrigation. Watering a
couple of times a week and ensuring your rain sensor is operating
effectively should be sufficient and help your monthly spending.
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| OCTOBER 2020
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