Preparing Your Lawn and Home for Fall and Winter
As the fall season arrives in Massachusetts and winter approaches, it’s important homeowners take care of end-of-summer fall yardwork, and prep for autumn and winter home maintenance. This includes cleaning up fallen leaves, gutter cleaning, and other seasonal home maintenance and lawn care tasks.
Pro Tip:
No need to manage these tasks yourself!
While many of these home and yard tasks may seem simple enough to do on your own, hiring a professional can save you time and ensure the job is done right.
Why you should never neglect fall lawncare or home maintenance tasks
Fall and winter can be relaxing and comforting, with gorgeous scenery, campfires, board games, and reading with a warming cup of tea, cocoa, or coffee in front of a fireplace. But there are still things that need to be done around the house to prepare for fall and the coming winter season.
To prevent your home, lawn, or property from becoming compromised or damaged during the cooler, cold, and frigid months, here are some tasks you need to take care of this autumn and all winter long.
The ultimate fall and winter home preparation list
1. Water your lawn
The fall season can be rainy, but that doesn’t mean you can neglect your lawn. Make sure to water it to keep it healthy.
Caution: Don’t overwater your lawn! On the other hand, don’t overwater. This can damage the grass and cause issues such as mold and fungus. Test the moisture level by doing the footprint test. If your footprint is still visible, then your lawn needs less water.
2. Rake and clean up fallen leaves
Leaves are a natural part of fall, but you don’t want them to pile up in your yard.
When autumn leaves are allowed to collect, you could invite problems like leaf mold, which can damage your lawn and wreak havoc come spring. Raking them up and disposing of them properly will prevent this from happening and help keep your lawn healthy.
3. Clean gutters
Gutters play an important role in home maintenance, so clean them out regularly.
Wind-blown leaves, twigs, dirt, and even bits of trash refuse that get swept up in the wind can land in your gutters. Clogged gutters mean that these leaves and other debris restrict the flow of rainwater and melting snow. When gutters and drains are clear, melting snow and rainwater can flow freely away from your house. On the other hand, clogged gutters can result in home flooding, water damage, facia rot, roof rot, or damage to your home’s foundation.
Pro Tip:
Hire a professional to save time, money, and effort
You can hire Green Horizons to handle gutter cleaning for you!
4. Prevent snow build-up on roof and eaves
Yup, the New England snow will inevitably fly and we are likely to see a lot of it for many months.
Snow build-up can cause a lot of damage to your home during the winter if not removed. Make sure you clean off your roof and eaves troughs as soon as possible after a storm.
5. Clear driveways and walkways thoroughly and promptly
Make sure to clear driveways, walkways, and steps to avoid icing which can result in safety hazards and injury.
That means clearing snow as it falls, and performing a full winter cleanup right away after any snowstorm.
Pro Tip:
No need to do this yourself!
Have Green Horizons plow your driveway and clean walkways and paths.
Wrapping up
As fall arrives and winter approaches, it’s essential to take care of end-of-summer yardwork and prep for fall cleanups and winter home maintenance.
This includes cleaning up fallen leaves, gutter cleaning, and other seasonal home maintenance tasks.
While many of these home and yard tasks may seem simple enough to do on your own, hiring a professional can save you time and ensure the job is done right.
At Green Horizons Landscaping, we provide year-round services that keep your yard, lawn, and home in top condition and maintenance-free all year long.
So don’t neglect lawncare or home maintenance tasks. Let Green Horizons Landscaping take care of your home and property all year long.
It’s worth investing in a professional home maintenance and lawn care service
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Green Horizons Landscaping is the solution to your landscaping needs all year round, with professional service for lawn care and property maintenance, as well as snow-plowing in winter.