11/10/2022
Winterizing yards
Killing frosts are in the forecast so this is the time to winterize yards. Frosted annuals can be replaced with pansies for winter color. Dead brown perennials and decorative grasses that have collapsed should be cut back and cleaned up. This also helps prevent diseases from overwintering on dead leaves. I do this quickly and easily by setting my mower at the highest setting and bagging the clippings as I mow over the grasses and perennials.
I also use a mower to pick up leaves off of lawns. If there are just a few leaves, I mulch them back into the lawn to recycle the nutrients and to add organic matter to the soil. If there are a lot of leaves, I bag them and recycle them. Cascadian All In One recycles leaves and yard debris to turn it into organic garden compost.
Winterizing yards also includes spreading two or three inches of mulch over shrub and flower beds to prevent weeds and protect roots from temperature extremes. Be sure to avoid covering lower branches which might lead to rot. Cascadian All In One has both garden compost and bark mulch available for Uhaul or Delivery to use for mulch.
Call or email me if you have any questions.
Rod Smith
Office Manager
503-647-7787