We know how quickly winter is approaching. Here are a few ways to help prepare the exterior of your home for winter.
Keep your gutters clear
Winterize your water systems
Wash your exterior before it gets too cold
Cover or store outdoor furniture
FALL YARD CARE
Remove weeds from grass and beds. Some weeds like dandelions, buttercups, and clover produce flowers -- they still need to be removed. Here are some photos of common Pacific Northwest weeds.
Have any plants died from the summer heat? Remove them now.
Rake your leaves throughout the fall to help ensure leaves aren't blowing into a neighbor's yard. Run your lawn mower over one of the last leaf dumps; the shredded leaves will turn to compost, which will help feed your lawn.
Edge and mow until growing season is over. This includes the parking strip.
Treat yard with winterizing fertilizer.
Fall is a good time to prune mature trees. This includes any "sprouts" that have grown at the base of the tree.
Prevent potential issues from wind by checking to see if any tree branches are too close to your home and cut (or hire someone to cut) them back now.
Close the valve of all exterior faucets and cover your spigots before the first frost.
RECOMMENDED SERVICE PROVIDERS
Looking to hire a professional for your house projects and/or maintenance? Check out the Service Provider List on the portal by clicking on Shared Documents. If you have recently used a company that you would recommend to neighbors, email their info to us, and we'll add them to the list!