Falling, falling everywhere! Time to Clean up!

Happy November, everyone! We are moving into a cozy time of year, with holidays and lots of baking and snuggling down for the rainy season. It is also a particularly messy time of year outdoors. Storms, rain, and wind bring down the fall leaves as well as loose branches and debris. It’s time to clean it all up!

Fall leaves and debris cannot be left on the ground over the winter. It will suffocate grass, clog storm drains and create a breeding ground for harmful fungi and other slimy species. It’s best to get it all taken care of before temperatures drop too low. You can rake it up as you go, filling your yard waste bins every week.

If you have a big yard, or a particularly messy tree (or you just have better ways to spend your time), give our maintenance crew a call! We will rake and clean up your yard in no time, including cleaning out storm drains and gutters to keep the water flowing. We remove all leaves, branches and debris from the property and use leaf blowers to give it that finished look.

While you have us there, we can take a look at the health of your lawn, to see if it needs reseeding or aeration. Lawn care is not only important in the summer! Preparing it for winter is an important step to keeping grass in top condition.

It doesn’t matter the size of your yard or clean-up job! We can take care of the needs of any property, whether it is a home, school, business or municipal property. We can take care of the needs of any home and commercial property, to make sure every landscape is beautiful and maintained. We can provide you with a maintenance plan tailored to your specific needs, whether it is a one-time visit or an ongoing service.

Light up the Landscape with Autumn Blaze Maple!

We love the fall in the Pacific Northwest! The temperatures are usually mild and we can still enjoy our backyards most afternoons. The leaves are just starting to turn, making it the perfect time for evening walks around the neighborhood, to drink in the color. On your next walk, you may see one of our favorite trees for fall color: the Autumn Blaze red maple.

Height: 50 feet
Spread: 40 feet

Autumn Blaze red maple is a popular tree- and not just for its stunning fall color! It has an excellent growth habit and is tolerant of most urban conditions. It grows quickly and will provide shade and beauty to your yard for years to come. Autumn blaze has large, green lobed leaves throughout most of the year but when the temperatures cool off, they begin to turn a brilliant red until the entire tree looks aflame! This deciduous tree is wonderful to pair with other showy autumn trees. You can plant them en masse for a bright fiery grove or pair them with yellow and orange foliage like Katsura or Ginkgo.

It is popular among maple enthusiasts for its easy-going nature. Many red maples are fussy and intolerant but Autumn Blaze will often grow where other red maples will not. It will do well with a yearly pruning in the summertime but otherwise, it should give you no troubles. It grows in all types of soil, it tolerates pollution and other urban conditions, and it is not particularly susceptible to diseases and pests.

This beautiful maple works well as a focal point or can be planted in groups for a dramatic affect. You can also use it as your main shade tree or plant it on the street, for the whole neighborhood to enjoy. It should only be planted in full sunlight and prefers average watering, though is somewhat tolerant of drought and standing water.

Fall is the perfect time of year for new plantings! The soil is warm but the air is cool and trees just love it. To schedule your tree planting, contact Frontier landscaping here.

Maintaining Your Landscape: September Tips!

We still have some hot weather in September but fall is coming soon! It’s a time for transition, both in life and in the garden. As kids go back to school and the leaves start to change, we gardeners must adapt our yards to match the shift in seasons. We are here to help you with that transition, whether you need tree removal, yard maintenance and clean-up or just want a little advice! Keep reading for our September recommendations:

Watering:

We have been having some hot days lately so don’t ease up on the watering just yet! Most plants benefit from slow, deep soakings, especially during drought periods. They can become very stressed if there is not enough water, especially most trees and shrubs. The slow, deep soaks allow them to uptake more water and nutrients from the soil, increasing overall growth and health.

Fall cleanup:

While we love all the colors of autumn, those falling leaves do need to be dealt with. Additionally, many annuals die off in September and perennials die back. The leftover foliage can be gathered and put to good use! Leaves should be raked and especially kept off of the lawn, to prevent the grass from rotting. Remove any other dead plant material from the garden including spent annuals, dead foliage from perennials and dead flowers. Pile them up to use as mulch or to add to the compost pile. Depending on how big your yard is, fall cleanup can be a really big job. If you need extra help, the Frontier team can come to your aid! Contact us!

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