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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