We're right there with you when it comes to dreaming for spring. The Northeast winter has been long, cold and hard and we're positive your front yard feels no different than we do.
Give your greens a little post-winter pick-me-up with these few landscaping tips from networx:
Aerate and dethatch you lawn. This promotes oxygen penetration and healthy growth. Reseeding or repair of turf may also be needed in bald spots.
Remove injured bark form trees. Use a sterile knife to cut off bark that has been damaged from sunscald and frost cracking. Leave the wound open and exposed to air for quick healing.
Care for plants. Other than renewing your mulch every year or two there are a few things you can do to your garden directly when the weather begins to warm. First, apply gypsum to remove excess salt from frost damage and trim brown or spongy parts from perennials.
Mend fencing and other hardscape. Nature is not the only thing that takes a beating through the harsh of winter. For help with missing posts, rust, or other fencing repair needs, give our experts at Fence Factory of CT and NY a call.
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We've seen a lot of rain this winter, but what happens if it snows? Cold months can pose harsh conditions for your wooden fence. Here's some simple tips for protecting it:
Clean out the spaces between your fence posts. When fallen debris, such as snow and leaves, becomes trapped, additional moisture will build where the wood is weaker - causing it to becoming moldy or rot.
Keep the cement footing of your fence free of debris and dirt, as well. Allowing moisture to build up at the bottom can cause soil to shift, which in turn will cause the fence to shift. Without proper care you may notice the structure of your fence is out of line come the spring.
Trim back your branches. Keeping limbs that hang over your fence short will prevent damage to your fence from falling. When snow builds up, tree bark becomes weaker and could potentially wreck the structure of your fence if it breaks off.
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While wood fencing brings a quality look to your home's exterior, it definitely can be harder to maintain than other materials. To keep your wood fencing in good condition and to ensure it can hold up through its entire life cycle with minimal repairs, turn to these few tips below:
1. Coat your wood fence with a water-repellent preservative and sealant or even an exterior stain, which typically includes a sealant as well. These products are not that expensive and will keep wood from rotting.
2. Keep bushes, vines and sprinklers off and away from your wood fencing. The weight and pressure of bushes and vines is not good for your wood fencing and the water and moisture from sprinklers will enable rotting.
3. Keep an eye on the nails, replacing ones that have popped out or adding additional ones to loose boards. Aluminum or stainless steel nails will reduce discoloration, as they don't rust.
4. Keep the surface intact. Sand down rough patches or broken wood now and again. An occasional power wash will eliminate grime and other buildup, as well.
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At Fence Factory, we can install or repair your wood fence in Connecticut's Fairfield County and New York's Westchester County. Call us today at 203.324.3654 for the fencing solutions you need. Connect with us on social media for more home improvement tips and ticks. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Twitter.
Fairfield County or Westchester County homeowner in need of cedar fencing? At Fence Factory, we manufacture our own cedar fencing with #1 grade cedar only!
Other than cedar's exceptional resistance to weather and insect damage, there a number of benefits that come with choosing cedar. Not only is cedar extremely durable, especially in comparison to other woods, it's natural oils reduce rotting.
Also, this fully bio-degradable and aesthetically pleasing wood choice is easy to install and does not require chemical treatment as post-installation maintenance. Cedar wood fencing is definitely a home design element homeowners can enjoy for years and years.
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Fence Factory Inc. is the leading supplier of fences in New York's Westchester County and Connecticut's Fairfield County. Fore more information on the services we offer, visit our website or call us at (203) 324-3654. For updates on fencing products, installations and more, connect with us on social media. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Twitter.
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