What Should You Do to Your Yard Before Winter?

Fall is a good time to look around your property and decide which outdoor projects should be completed before winter, and which ones can comfortably wait until spring.

You don't need to tackle everything.

The goal is to address the improvements that protect your property, improve drainage, prepare planting areas and make next year's landscaping easier.

Check Your Soil

If garden beds or lawn areas have settled, developed low spots or need additional soil, fall can be a good opportunity to address them while conditions remain workable.

Adams offers screened topsoil for grading and backfilling, along with Garden Mix for gardens, flower beds, planting, sodding and seeding.

Refresh Garden Beds

Adding fresh mulch can give tired garden beds a cleaner appearance while helping retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Adams offers a range of mulch options, including Hemlock, Black Beauty, Shredded Pine, Cedar and Hardwood, with bulk and bagged options available.

Look at Drainage

Walk around your property after a heavy rain.

Are there areas where water consistently collects? Has soil washed away? Have gravel or decorative stones shifted?

These are worth identifying before winter because water problems can become more difficult to address once ground conditions change.

Repair Worn Stone Areas

If a pathway or decorative stone area has become thin or uneven, topping it up may be a worthwhile fall project.

Adams carries decorative stones and aggregates in different sizes and materials, including products available in bulk, cubic-yard bags and Easy Bags depending on the product.

Don't Forget the Small Projects

Fall is also a good time to finish smaller jobs you've been putting off.

Defining a garden bed, improving a walkway, refreshing a tired area with stone or adding soil to a planting area may not seem significant individually, but completing them now can leave your property in much better shape heading into winter.

What Can Wait Until Spring?

Not every landscaping project needs to happen immediately.

Large renovations, major patio projects or projects requiring extensive excavation may be better planned carefully for spring if there isn't enough time to complete them properly before winter.

The important thing is knowing the difference between a project that benefits from being done now and one that deserves more planning.

Get Your Yard Ready

You don't need to completely transform your property before winter. A few well-chosen improvements can make a meaningful difference.

If you're unsure what materials your fall project requires, visit Adams Landscape Supply in Kitchener. Our team can help you choose the right soil, mulch, aggregate, decorative stone or other materials, and help you determine the most practical way to get them home.