Over the next few months we will be sharing tips and information with you regarding our community and environment as well as seasonal tips for year-round yard care. This month, we’d like to share our fall yard tips that pertain especially to the month of November:
- Harvest fallen leaves start a compost pile with fallen leaves. Mix in non-meat kitchen scraps or other “green” organic matter. Compost can be used next year to condition your soil so that it can absorb more rain water. Purchase a compost bin and attend a composting workshop hosted by your CountySolid Waste Authority, Master Gardeners, or Pennsylvania Resources Council.
- Mow last, light leaf fall with a mulching mower and leave the fragments in the lawn as mulch for grass plants.
- Fertilize late fall with a slow-release, organic fertilizer to encourage root development, which will create a healthier, more resilient lawn next year.
Download a copy of the complete flyer including tips for the entire year here: Green Guide to Clean Water for Residents.