Autumn has arrived! The leaves have fallen, the air is cooler, and the hard work of summer landscaping is behind you. Now it is time to focus on strengthening and protecting your landscape so it can flourish for years to come. The team at Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design has some tips on how to clean up and protect your yard during the offseason.  

Cutting Back Perennials 

Part of the fall clean-up includes trimming and deadheading perennials. The right cut at the right time is the key to optimal spring growth of your perennials. Waiting to trim perennials can affect the development of the plants the following year. Giving them the proper maintenance will ensure beautiful growth in the spring that lasts throughout the summer months. 

 Winter Horticulture Oil 

Once you have cleaned up the turf and garden beds and trimmed and deadheaded the perennials, the last step is to use a winter horticulture oil. This spray-on protectant film is applied to evergreens and deciduous plants and trees to protect them from the harsh cold and dry winter conditions. This oil protects trees and plants similar to sunscreen on human skin. By offering this extra layer of protection, you can ensure that your trees and plants are safe from Old Man Winter. 

Call in the Professionals 

The team at Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design can lend a hand to the fall cleanup. By using their professional services, you can guarantee that your yard will bloom to its full capacity in the spring. Contact them now to get on the fall schedule. You and your yard will be so glad you did!