Fall clean-ups in Milwaukee and Mequon are important for the well being of your landscaping and lawn care needs along with overall care of your property. With winter around the corner here are some tips for proper fall clean ups.
Fall Checklist 
1. Tuck in new bulbs, like daffodils, tulips, crocus, and hyacinth
2. Remove dead annuals and some perennials debris.
3. Remove tender bulbs such as cannas and dahlias
4. Remove debris from vegetable beds and work in a layer of
compost
5. Add mulched leaves to beds
6. Trim trees, cut out dead wood, and prune trees and shrubs to shape
7. Give lawn a final mowing and raking
8. Prep hand tools and others, such as hoes and shovels, using a wire brush. Scrape off soil,
wash off with soapy water. Wipe metal surfaces with an oiled cloth. Lubricate pruners,
sharpen blades, and spray metal with a penetrating oil to prevent rusting
9. Prep lawn equipment. Empty gas tanks of mowers, string trimmers, and edgers, and clean
10. Clean out gutters
Contact Nelson’s Landscaping Services, and we will do your fall clean-up for you!