Houston fall can be a see-saw! One day it’s scorching hot, the next it’s cool… sort of. But even if it doesn’t feel like fall just yet, your yard is definitely ready for a little TLC after that long, hot summer.
Getting your yard in shape will help you get your outdoor space ready for cooler weather and keep pesky mosquitoes at bay along the way, too. Just follow these yard cleanup tips from Crusader Mosquito Control—your partner for mosquito treatment in your yard and making your outdoor space enjoyable all year round!
Dealing with Leaves – Mosquito Treatment for Yard
A thick layer of leaves on your lawn can smother the grass and invite pests. Using a rake or leaf blower, get those leaves off your lawn and out of your flower beds. You can compost them, use them as mulch in your garden, or bag them up for yard waste collection.
Don’t forget to clear them out of your gutters too. Clogged gutters can lead to stagnant water and create a mosquito breeding ground. If you’re not comfortable cleaning your gutters yourself, call a professional. It’s worth it to avoid any accidents.
Lawn Care
Your lawn needs some fall prep as it starts to slow down for the winter in Houston. Fall is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. A good fall fertilizer will help your lawn green up faster and stronger next spring. You can also apply a weed control product to prevent winter weeds from sprouting up.
Keep mowing your lawn regularly, but gradually lower the mowing height as the grass grows slower. Give it one last cut before the first frost to prevent any diseases from taking hold over the winter. And if your soil is compacted, consider aerating your lawn. This helps water and nutrients reach the roots. After aerating, spread grass seed to help fill in any bare patches, and make sure to water everything well.
Flower Bed Cleanup
Fall is a good time to tidy up flower beds and shrubs. Cut back any dead or dying annuals and perennials. This helps prevent diseases and makes your garden look neater. Then, add some compost to your garden beds to enrich the soil for next year’s planting. If you have any delicate plants, give them some extra protection from the cold by piling extra mulch around them.
Mosquito-Proofing
A clean yard is a mosquito-free yard! Walk around your yard and empty any containers that might be holding water. This includes flower pots, buckets, toys, and anything else that can collect rainwater. Mosquitoes also love to hide in tall grass and overgrown shrubs, another reason for keeping your yard trimmed and tidy—it helps reduce their hiding spots.
Get Prepped with Mosquito Treatment for Your Yard
That’s it! You’ve officially mastered the fall yard cleanup. Not only will your yard look amazing, but you’ll also be setting yourself up for a beautiful spring.
Crusader Mosquito Control offers effective mosquito control solutions to keep your yard bite-free throughout the year. Contact us today for a free mosquito control quote and enjoy your outdoor space to the fullest!
