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October 9th, 2023 by

Fall Landscaping Tasks - Ashland, OH | Haring Realty

Fall is here, and you might think it's time to abandon the garden and put your feet up while you gaze out the window at the falling leaves. Not so! There's plenty to do around the property you acquired from Ashland homes for sale, including planting, cleaning up the beds and walkways, and getting ready for colder temperatures.

Need a little guidance about what's next for your yard in the fall? Our REALTORS® are wise to the best ways to prep your yard and get it in top shape for spring.

  1. Clean up your property.
    After summer, it's time for a general cleaning. Pull up spent annuals and trim back shrubs. Do a general cleanup of landscaping beds and paths. Rake up dead leaves and twigs. If your leaves are already falling, run the lawnmower over them to mulch them and spread them in your flower beds. 

  2. Till the soil.
    After you clear out dead or dying plants, it's a good time to replenish the soil. Dig deep—about 8 to 12 inches—removing rocks as you go, then turn over the soil with a garden fork. Add compost, either store-bought or homemade, or fertilizer, then till again, spreading evenly. 

  3. Plant some fall perennials and annuals. 
    Your perennials may be fading, but this is a good time to plant other perennials. Fill in those blank spots where you may have lost plants during the summer. These perennials will send the nutrients into the roots to strengthen the plant when spring comes. In the meantime, you can also add a dash of color in empty areas by planting eye-catching annuals.

    Some of the best perennials for our area are BeeBalm, Black-eyed Susan, Blue Flag, Butterfly Weed (deer resistant!), Blue Vervain, Gayfeather, Goldenrod, Marsh Marigold, and Ox-Eye Sunflower. For beautiful fall annuals, plant Chrysanthemums, Pansies, Ornamental Peppers, Purple Fountain Grass, and Sweet Potato Vine. 

  4. Plant some trees.
    If you've been planning to add trees to your landscape, fall is the time to do it. The cooler temperatures allow the young trees to develop their roots in the ground so they will be stronger when they leaf out in the spring. Planting in the fall also strengthens the trees for summer, when they will face hot temperatures and possible drought. Cooler temperatures allow the tree to direct its energy to the roots rather than the leaves. Most homeowners will want to plant smaller species of trees, such as Japanese Maple, Dogwoods, Sargent Crabapple, Allegheny Serviceberry, Redbud, and Star Magnolia. Weeping Cherry is another good choice.

  5. Collect seeds.
    Before you deadhead your dried-up annuals and perennials, collect the seeds and save them for planting next year. Collect them by hand and label them in envelopes, or plant them in pots until next spring. Coneflowers, Marigolds, and Cosmos are good choices for harvesting seeds.

  6. Divide your plants.
    Some plants need to be divided in the fall so that they can be renewed and have more energy next year. Dividing plants can provide you with more plants for next year. Some of the best plants to divide include Hostas, Daylilies, Bee Balm, and Iris. Gently dig up the plant with a shovel, and when it's out of the ground, divide it into two or more clumps.

Our real estate staff have a wealth of tips for improving the appearance of your property. Contact us today. 

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