Lawn and Garden Care For Fall in Texas
In Texas we don’t experience winters like many areas, our weather is pretty mild. Many grasses and plants go dormant in our cooler months but it doesn’t mean they don’t require some attention. In preparing for the chiller weather here are a few tips for readying your lawn, flower beds and landscape for the change in temperatures:
Prepare your lawn
It’s always good to start by raking up your leaves. Our oak leaves have begun falling and wreak havoc on the grass by trapping in moisture and blocking sunlight. If you didn’t aerate last year, now would be a good time to do so. It loosens up the soil and makes it easier for water, nutrients and oxygen to reach the root system. When you mow keep the height at about 3 inches while the grass continues to grow.
Garden Beds - Clean Them Out
Get rid of the dead and diseased foliage. It’s time to dig up and store delicate bulbs and tubers like tulips and dahlias. It’s also time to divide any overgrown or waning perennials. A thorough weeding is recommended coupled with cutting back plants that don’t add winter interest. Put down a thick layer of mulch and don’t forget to bring delicate pots indoors.
Don’t Forget to Care for Landscaping
Don’t get crazy with major pruning...wait for the winter months. It is time to 
remove any dead or damaged limbs from trees and scrubs. Protect the young trees from hungry critters by clearing weeds and wrapping their trunks to protect them. Everyone asks when is a good time to plant or transplant? It would be now!! Just be sure the sapling has time to establish before cooler temperatures hit.
If you want a great look for spring, begin a comprehensive cleanup now! Remember winter can be hard on your landscape so the best thing to do is address your lawn and gardens now.
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