These tips can help all homeowners, but especially those looking to sell their home in the coming months. Remember that your home’s exterior is the first thing potential buyers will see!
Garden:
- Depending on the bulb, either remove the bulb from the ground and store in a dry, cool, dark location, or cut the stem back to 6″. Some may need to be protected during freezes, but most fare well in our area.
- Protect roses in mid-to-late October.
- Mulch bulbs and perennials after several hard frosts.
- Remove summer annuals.
- Plant spring flowering bulbs.
Trees/Shrubs:
- Prune branches before the end of October. Pruning generally stimulates new growth and damage can occur if the tender new growth is exposed to colder temperatures.
- Wrap young, thin barked trees.
Lawn Care:
- Rake leaves to prevent diseases in your lawn.
- Continue to mow your lawn as long as it continues to grow. The last cut should be left at 2″.
Weed, Pest, and Disease Control:
- Store pesticides in dry areas that will not freeze. Keep them locked and out of reach of children.
Misc.:
- As days grow shorter, make sure your houseplants receive enough light. Moving to a sunny window, along with keeping the foliage clean and dust-free will help your plants get all the light they need. Direct sunlight in the fall and the winter is fine for plants.
- Sprinkler system maintenance.
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