18th Oct
Planning Now for the Winter Ahead
The benefits of a fall yard clean-up
As our New England foliage begins to take on the colors of autumn, we once again turn our attention to preparing our properties for the winter ahead. While beautiful in the trees, once on the ground leaves become unsightly and can create unhealthy conditions for your lawn and plantings. If left unattended, they can block the sunlight from your grass and prevent excess water from evaporating. Piles of uncollected leaves provide an ideal haven for insects to overwinter and the perfect conditions for damaging mold and fungus to develop. After these leaves have been properly removed, adding a fresh layer of mulch to your planting beds helps insulate the soil to keep it at a more consistent temperature, and provides an attractive finishing touch to your property as we await the return of warm weather.
Preventive property care
Once the leaves have fallen from the trees, it’s the ideal time to have our team clean and inspect the gutters and downspouts around your home. Keeping these waterways clear and free-flowing decreases the threat of blockages and ice dams that can potentially damage your roof, or create leaks which may result in mold or mildew in your attic or ceilings. We will also inspect the trees on your property and address any evidence of diseased, damaged or unsafe limbs and branches, which could become a danger with the added weight of snow and ice. This proactive approach can help alleviate future issues resulting from the stresses of winter weather.
Call Gerbert & Sons at (203) 324-3817 to prepare your property for the upcoming change of seasons.
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