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Late November Yard Prep
Late-November Yard Prep: Three Things Smart Homeowners Do Right Now 🍂❄️
Most people think landscaping shuts down once the water is turned off.
Late November is actually one of the best times to set your yard up for success next spring.
Here are three quick things you can do this week that make a huge difference.
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1. Refresh Your Mulch Before Winter Hits
Mulch protects plant roots from the freeze and thaw cycles we get this time of year.
Even a light top-off, about a third to a half inch, helps your soil (with a goal to maintain 3-4”)
• hold moisture
• reduce winter weeds
• shield newer plants from sudden cold snaps
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2. Cut Back Only the Right Plants
Avoid the temptation to cut everything down.
Some plants should stay standing through winter.
Leave your ornamental grasses, coneflowers, seedheads, and anything with structure.
They look great in the snow and give the crown of the plant extra protection.
Cut back only the plants that are completely finished for the season or have turned soft.
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3. Start Planning Your Xeriscape Project for Spring
Winter is the ideal time to begin shaping your yard plans.
You can look at ideas at your own pace and have everything ready when warmer weather returns.
• explore different styles
• map out a clear direction
• move forward quickly once spring arrives
If you want help creating a design, I can put together a full custom plan for your yard.
If you like doing things yourself, stay tuned. I will be sharing step-by-step design tips here in the community so you know exactly where to begin.
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