How Winterizing Your Lawn Mower Will Prolong Its Life Autumn is almost over in New Jersey. Even though we’re still a few weeks away from our winter solstice, now is the best time to start thinking about winterizing your lawn mower. In past years, you may have decided to skip this important step after getting […]
Fall is a beautiful season that many look forward to every year. The red, orange, and yellow leaves are a breathtaking sight to see in New Jersey landscapes. That is until the leaves fall and cover the grass you’ve worked so hard to maintain all summer long. Once this happens, most homeowners start the weekly task of raking and bagging leaves. Before you dust the rake off, consider mowing leaves in fall instead.
As leaves continue to fall in New Jersey, many homeowners spend their evenings and weekends raking and bagging them, struggling to keep up. While jumping in the leaves is appealing to children, most adults are looking to check this annual task off their never-ending to-do list. If filling bag after bag has lost its appeal, there are other uses for fall leaves that homeowners could consider.
Now that summer has come and gone, many New Jersey residents are ready for the cooler temperatures and comfortable evenings spent outside. Fall is also a promise that the endless yard work will soon come to an end. Even though lawn tasks slow down this time of year, homeowners should be aware that pests are still a common problem in our area. Fleas, ticks, ants, and termites often become a bigger problem as the weather cools down, making pest control during the fall a continued priority.
Now that fall has arrived, many homeowners are focused on football games, cool nights, and fewer yard tasks to tackle every week. However, lawn care is a year-round job that isn’t over just yet. The lower temperatures and shorter days prompt fall weeds and perennials, like Canada thistle, marestail, and dandelion, to prepare for winter by transferring sugars to their roots. Homeowners should take action to prevent these weeds from establishing stronger roots and prevent new weeds from germinating.
The countdown to Halloween has begun, and many neighborhoods are preparing for annual trick-or-treat nights and handing out candy to kids dressed in costume. While safety is often and should be a priority for households choosing to participate in the festive tradition, homeowners should also consider ways to prevent possible lawn damage cause by over eager kids. As trick-or-treaters set out to visit their neighbors, even the best kids can be tempted to take shortcuts through yards to grab their treats.
Homeowners often look to plant trees to break up a monotonous landscape or to add privacy to an open backyard. There are many tree options for homeowners to plant in New Jersey. One of the most popular choices is evergreens. In addition to being an excellent option for privacy, they help prevent wind from hitting a house full force.
As homeowners prepare to spend more time indoors over the fall and winter months, many spend time sprucing it up. From festive fall and holiday decorations to indoor houseplants, there are plenty of ways to add more energy to a home. Unfortunately, adding houseplants to a home also opens the door to certain pests known as scale insects. We’ve outlined the most essential things you need to know about fall scale control below.
Rain is a common occurrence for New Jersey residents and often welcomed by those with gardens, lawns, or trees in need of water. However, too much rain can be detrimental to a homeowner's property, including their house. One element that helps protect a home and the surrounding land from too much rain are rain gutters.
When fall arrives, most homeowners stop thinking about lawn care and start preparing inside for the arrival of winter and the holiday season. Even as temperatures fall, lawns still need some attention. The steps homeowners take in getting the yard ready for fall directly impacts what it will look like when spring arrives. Before you put the tractor away for good, take a look at these fall lawn care tips that you can’t afford to ignore.