As fall settles into Covington, Louisiana, November brings cooler temperatures and the final stretch of lawn and landscape care before winter dormancy. This is the time to tidy things up, protect your plants, and set the stage for a beautiful spring. Here’s what to focus on this month around your yard:
1. Leaf Cleanup and Lawn Care
Fallen leaves may look pretty, but they can smother your grass if left too long. Keep your lawn healthy by raking or mulching leaves regularly. Mulching them back into the lawn can actually return nutrients to the soil. Continue mowing as needed, keeping your mower blades sharp and your grass around 2.5–3 inches tall.
2. Fertilize Before Winter
A late-season fertilizer helps strengthen your lawn’s roots before dormancy. Choose a fertilizer high in potassium and apply it early in the month while the grass is still active. This will help it bounce back stronger in spring.
3. Tidy and Prune the Landscape
Now’s the time to trim back any dead or damaged growth from perennials and shrubs. Avoid heavy pruning of spring-blooming plants like azaleas or camellias (if you have them), since that can remove next season’s buds. Instead, focus on shaping evergreen shrubs and removing spent blooms.
4. Refresh Mulch and Protect Plants
Add a fresh layer of mulch around flower beds and trees to help insulate roots from cold snaps. This also keeps weeds at bay and adds a neat, finished look to your landscape. If a freeze is in the forecast, cover tender plants with frost cloth or bring potted ones indoors.
5. Plant for Color and Structure
Fall is a great time to add cool-season flowers like pansies, violas, and ornamental kale for a splash of color through winter. It’s also an excellent planting time for trees and shrubs since the mild weather encourages strong root growth before summer heat returns.
6. Clean and Store Garden Tools
Before the busy holiday season, clean, sharpen, and oil your garden tools. Drain garden hoses and store them properly to prevent cracks or damage during cold weather.
7. Plan for Next Year
Take a few minutes to note what worked well in your landscape this year—and what didn’t. Use that information to plan improvements or new designs for spring. Whether it’s better drainage, a fresh planting layout, or upgraded beds, winter is a great time to plan ahead.
Taking care of these November tasks helps your Covington landscape stay neat, healthy, and ready for next year’s growth. If you’d like help getting your property in shape for the season, Legacy Landscape Group is here to help keep your yard looking its best year-round.
Ready to prepare your landscape for the cooler months ahead? Legacy Landscape Group offers seasonal cleanups, mulch refreshes, and maintenance services to keep your property looking great all winter long. Contact us today to schedule your fall or winter service and enjoy a stress-free transition into the next season.