Fall yard tips to start prepping your landscape for spring

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute offers the following fall yard tips.

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• Remove leaves: Mulching your leaves rather than raking and bagging is good for your lawn and the environment. As shredded leaves decompose, they feed your lawn.
• Aerate the lawn: Aerating prevents soil from becoming compacted and covered with thatch, a thick layer of roots, stems and debris that blocks water, oxygen and nutrients from reaching the soil.
• Mow at the right height: Keep cutting your grass until the first hard frost. Find the right length for your species, typically between 2 and 3 inches, to keep your grass healthy when it turns cold.
• Water wisely: If you’re not getting at least an inch of water a week, keep watering through the fall. Install watering solutions, such as smart controllers or irrigation systems, to help conserve water.

For more information, visit www.savelivinglandscapes.com. 

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