Before you are swept up into the Christmas tide, be sure to address any gardening and landscape issues around your property that may have been forgotten. Make a checklist this year of all your tasks and save this list and any notes for next year’s preparation. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! People using property management software find it helpful to use reminder tools for tasks such as this so they never forget.
- Blow & insulate all irrigation lines
- Fertilize over-wintering crops & trees & shrubs
- Check drainage locations for blockage
- Protect frost-sensitive plants with mulch (with all those leaves!)
- Remove dead & dangerous branches
- Plant bulbs, garlic and shallots before soil freezes
- Place mulch over next year’s landscaping/garden space
- Cut perennial herbs back to ½ original height
- Prune & support cane berries
- Prepare cold frames for winter veggies & Spring starts
- Inventory seeds & garden goods for next season
Helpful Resources: Seed Savers,Territorial Seed, Irish Eyes Garden Seeds
Janell is a member of Rentec Direct, a web-based property management software program designed to help streamline tenant criminal and credit checks and the day-to-day operations of landlords and property managers. You'll find many other useful articles like this on the Rentec Direct Blog.
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