The approach of fall means changing up your care plan for your plants. Fall is a transitional season that is an ideal time for preparing plants for colder winter weather, and you will also need to make some adjustments to your plant care plan when summer moves into cooler fall temperatures. One of the benefits of having regular landscaping service is that your professional landscaper can make these adjustments for you, so you can simply continue to enjoy your plants. This advice will also help you care for your plants during the fall.

Remove Signs of Summer Damage

When the temperatures begin to get more moderate, survey all of your plants to determine how well they did during the summer months. If you see weeds, dead plants, or flowers that are fading, remove them so that they can’t interfere with your healthy plants. This is also a good time to check for signs of disease on your plants’ leaves. If you notice discoloration or other damage, talk to your landscaper. He or she can remove the necessary portion of the plant and determine if other areas were affected.

Cut Back Perennials

Although a few perennials do fine in the winter, most should be trimmed back in the fall. If they aren’t cut before winter comes, they are prone to experiencing damage and fungal disease, and they will start to look faded and droopy. Cut back the flowers and the foliage, or remove them completely. Your landscaper can help you make the appropriate choice.

Add Mulch

Adding mulch will help to protect your plants during the cool winter weather. You may also need to add compost or peat moss to reintroduce nutrients to the soil. This may be done during maintenance visits from your landscaper.

At Complete Landscaping, our residential maintenance service ensures that your property always gets the attention it deserves. Schedule an appointment for landscaping in Tucson by calling (520) 323-8918.