As you go outside in the mornings, are you already feeling a delightful little nip in the air, a sure sign that gorgeous fall weather is either already in your area or that it is right around the corner? If so, you are probably also realizing that your summer gardening is coming to a close. Perhaps you are already thinking of what you will do for your 2019 landscaping. From doing a detailed assessment of what needs to be done to arranging for lawn maintenance, here are some ideas that might help you.

A Thorough Assessment - Think of taking the time to go over your backyard and your front yard carefully to see what needs to be done before the extreme cold hits your area. For example, perhaps you have expensive bougainvilleas that will need to be put in an area of your property that won't be affected by freezing weather. Another idea is to buy protective blankets that are designed especially to protect plants from extreme weather. Check out things like your patio furniture. Will it need to be repainted, repaired or even replaced during the winter months so that it will be ready for use when spring arrives? Think of setting a timetable for doing everything that you want to accomplish before warm weather arrives. For example, find out from your weather service when freezes traditionally occur in your area. Protect your plants before that date arrives. Mark your calendar in about February or March to buy replacement pots for those which are broken, or buy new ones that will hold things like flowering plants and succulents. 

Arrange For Lawn Maintenance - As you did your assessment, did you notice that there are brown spots in your grass? If your area has been hit by torrential rains, or if your grass has been infected by a disease, don't despair. Professionals at a lawn maintenance service will have the training and the experience to help. They'll know exactly which chemicals to use that will take care of the problem without damaging the healthy grass. Have you ever considered hiring professionals to maintain your lawn during the entire year? Even though your grass may be dormant during the winter months, or at least part of them, the maintenance company will still make sure that it is nourished and ready for springtime. During the months when your grass is flourishing, the maintenance service will keep it trimmed and beautifully edged, making it look just like the lawns you see in gardening magazines. 

Contact a lawn maintenance service like Pattie Group, Inc to learn more.