Fall cleaning is here, folks! The leaves are turning a myriad of colors, there is a crisp breeze in the air and our gardens are in need of turning. I’m here to advise you what to do first.
Outside Tips
Don’t rake your yard yet! Too early. If anything, rake the leaves into your garden or planter beds for insects and critters providing cover for the winter months. May as well rake when most of the leaves have made it to the ground!
You can definitely begin to prune shrubs after the first frost for the winter months. You need that first frost so your rose bushes are not tricked into growing again;  we want them to go dormant. Also, don’t forget that with roses, trim the longer stems to avoid bush from getting too heavy and snapping in a storm. Cross branches should also be trimmed back as well as brown canes. Once winter is gearing up for spring, let’s say January or February, that’s the perfect time to prune to 18†to 24†from the ground to stimulate growth for the spring and summer.
While you are in your yard, weed removal and control is on the list. Cut back any dead limbs and stems on plants, shrubs, trees will help the plant healthier for the spring. And, the month of October is the ideal time to plant spring bulbs.
Source: Google and Far West Landscape
Inside Tips
My first suggestion is to consider a steam cleaner. Dupray is the top brand for many professional house cleaning companies, check out Zapata’s Cleaning Services on Instagram. I am here to tell you that you will be pleasantly surprised by how clean you home can be!
If you went room by room in your home, the list would seem daunting. But it is worth noting that you will have a huge sense of accomplishment if you tackle it!
Bathrooms, Kitchen, Bedrooms, Living spaces, Kids areas, Pet Zones and believe it or not, your vehicles! Give this website a look for specifics Home Make Simple
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