Maintain Your Curb Appeal With Fall Landscaping

As much as we may want to hold onto a bit of the warmth from summer, even here in Georgia, the cooler mornings serve as a reminder that winter is just around the corner.

Whether you’re considering putting your home on the market now or in the spring, or you’re simply hoping to make sure your home’s curb appeal is protected when the temperatures drop below freezing, a little fall landscaping preparation will go a long way.

SPREAD MULCH

While a lot of people mulch in the spring, fall mulching tends to be a bit better for your plants because it helps their roots retain moisture doing winter’s dry months. Generally, you’ll want to spread two to three inches of fresh hardwood shredded mulch from a home and garden center.

REMOVE DEAD FOLIAGE

While you shouldn’t actually prune your plants and bushes because that has a tendency to encourage new growth, it’s still important to make sure your landscaping is neat and free from things like dead and dying annuals, spent blooms, ornamental grasses, and perennials; however, while some light pruning is beneficial, try not to remove dead-looking stalks that will form new buds in the spring.

IN THE EVENT OF ICE, WRAP DELICATE SHRUBS

While dealing with an abundance of snow and ice can be hit or miss here in the South, if the forecast is calling for blustery weather, it’s generally a good idea to think about protecting your landscaping from the winter elements. To start, begin by hiding any small plants under overturned plastic pots or buckets, while surrounding vulnerable trees with shredded leaves and wrapping delicate shrubs in burlap.

PAY ATTENTION TO FALL SALES

Along with the fact that most nurseries tend to have sales during the autumn months, early fall—especially here in the South—is actually a great time to plant trees and shrubs. Aside from the fact that the ground has yet to freeze, the cooler weather and fall rain tends to create a stress-free environment for young plants.

CONCLUSION

If you’re looking to put your home on the market in the spring and you want to make sure your property has curb appeal which buyers will respond to, feel free to get the advice of an experienced Realtor who can help make sure your efforts are going in the right direction.

If you’d like to learn more, I’d love to help you.

Pamela Evans | Hello Pam Evans Real Estate | www.hellopamevans.com | 678-778-6551

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