Ask The Expert: Gardening
October by PJ Kratohvil, Owner of Complete Solutions
T
hese cooler night time temps allow for a great start to the day if your out and about in the mornings! It’s a very exiting time of year to be in the business as everyone is getting “Fall Fever” Patio business is in FULL SWING & Landscape Teams have plenty to do!
“...FALL FEVER” PATIO BUSINESS IS IN FULL SWING & LANDSCAPE TEAMS HAVE PLENTY TO DO!
October is one of the most critical months when it comes to the exterior and landscape maintenance around your home. Here are a few things to contract out or add to your “To-do” list over the next few weeks: EXTERIOR: • Ensure windows and doors are properly sealed. Restricting unwanted airflow will keep things comfortable inside and help reduce any unwanted guests. • All exposed wood surfaces are painted or sealed to ensure as the cold weather and rain moves in and
out, things are protected and less effected by weather.
• Check out your roof to make sure no
shingles have come off during our last round of summer storms and that the gutters are clean and free of debris.
LANDSCAPES: • Cutback and prune this year’s
growth. This will not only help to
keep your beds organized but also promote new growth come spring.
• Remove, cultivate, fertilize and add new 2” layer of mulch. We lean
towards a shredded mulch vs. bark
EXTERIOR: 214.735.1363 | COMPLETESOLUTIONSDFW.COM
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