Many of us do not want to think about summer leaving the Chicago-land area for another 8 months or so, but the truth is that September is coming – and quick! Our experts at RYCO have a few informational tips for you to expedite the fall transition process and get ready for the coming cold months.
1. Prepare a compost pile for the next planting season: For many of you gardeners out there, creating your own compost pile can be a great fall project. The utilization of your own compost pile next spring can bring forth great benefits for your yard.
2. Add mulch: Autumn is not the time to pack everything up and start hibernating until next spring! Once September hits, we will still have at least 3 months without snow on the ground!
3. Late summer fire pit construction: If you want to get a fire pit done before fall is officially here – you still can! The design and construction process can still happen – allowing you to utilize and enjoy a fire pit in your yard for the entire fall and winter seasons!
4. Outdoor lighting and visuals: During the colder months, proper lighting can play a big part in helping your home’s important features get seen. There is still time to get a project like this underway and completed. Nothing looks better in the winter than a properly lit front yard.
5. Prepare the ground for next spring’s plants: Once things begin to get very cold and snow is getting closer and closer – having someone go in and prepare your garden, flower beds, and other planting areas should be a priority. Over the growing season things can get a little out of control, and a lot out of control sometimes! Making sure things are all tidied up for next spring can be a great help – and anything dug out of those areas can be added to your winter compost pile!
