Fall Cleanup Tips 2024

🍁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆🍂

As the vibrant hues of New Hampshire's fall colors begin to fade, it's time to turn our attention to seasonal cleanup. With cooler temperatures on the horizon, preparing your yard for winter is essential. Here are some tips for leaf removal & composting.

𝟭. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹: 𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

The stunning fall foliage may be a delight to the eyes, but the leaves that blanket your yard can pose challenges. Here’s how to tackle them effectively:

• Raking weekly will prevent smothering your grass. Consider using a mulching mower to chop leaves into smaller pieces. This adds nutrients back into your lawn and garden beds and can help improve soil health.

𝟮. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆

Fall is a fantastic time to start or maintain a compost pile.

• Collect leaves, kitchen scraps (like vegetable peels), and other organic materials. Aim for a balanced mix of “greens” (nitrogen-rich) and “browns” (carbon-rich).

• Start with a layer of coarse materials (like small branches) for aeration, followed by alternating layers of greens and browns.

• Keep the pile moist, but not soggy! Remember to turn the pile every few weeks to aerate it. This will help speed up decomposition and keep odors at bay.

𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻

As you embark on your fall cleanup, take a moment to appreciate the breathtaking New Hampshire autumn. The vibrant leaves, crisp air, and the scent of earth after rain create a magical backdrop for your gardening tasks.