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Winter Landscaping and Hardscaping: Preparing Your Property for a Blooming Spring Winter might seem like the off-season for landscaping and hardscaping, but it’s actually the perfect time to take steps that will set your property up for success when spring arrives. At Fanelli Landscape Supply, we’re here to guide you through the colder months with tips, tools, and materials to maintain and improve your outdoor spaces. Let’s explore how you can care for your landscape and hardscape during winter while planning for a stunning spring transformation.                 Winter Landscaping: Care and Preparation Even...

As we welcome December, it's time to embrace the season's beauty while preparing your landscape for winter's challenges and holiday charm. Whether you're decorating for the holidays or prepping for spring success, Fanelli Landscape Supply has everything you need. Winterizing Your Landscape Protect Your Plants: Add a layer of mulch around your plants and shrubs to insulate roots from freezing temperatures. Mulch not only protects but also retains moisture in the soil. Prune Strategically: Winter is an ideal time to prune deciduous trees and shrubs while they're dormant. Remove dead or damaged branches to encourage healthy growth in spring. Wrap...

Preparing Your Landscape for Winter: Essential Tips and Tricks As winter approaches, preparing your landscape is key to protecting your plants, trees, and hardscapes from cold weather damage. Follow these essential tips to keep your landscape looking its best, even through the coldest months, and ensure a beautiful start to spring. 1. Final Lawn Care: Give Your Grass a Winter Boost Mow and Fertilize: Give your lawn one last mow at a slightly lower height to prevent mold growth. Apply a winterizing fertilizer rich in potassium to strengthen roots and enhance resilience through the cold. Aerate the Soil: Aerating your...

Fall is the perfect time to give your yard the attention it needs to thrive through winter and burst into life in spring. October's cool, crisp days make it ideal for preparing both landscaping and hardscaping before the ground freezes. Here are some essential tips to help you get started! 1. Landscaping Maintenance: Leaf Cleanup: Regularly raking leaves or using a leaf blower keeps lawns healthy by preventing mold growth and smothering. Fall Planting: Take advantage of the cooler temperatures to plant trees, shrubs, and bulbs. The soil is still warm enough for roots to establish before winter. Mulching: Applying...

 As summer gives way to cooler temperatures and rich autumn colors, it's the perfect time to enhance your outdoor spaces. Whether you're looking to refresh your garden or add new hardscape elements, September offers an ideal window for outdoor projects. Let’s explore some landscaping and hardscaping ideas to make the most of the fall season. 1. Fall Planting for a Vibrant Landscape: Seasonal Color with Perennials: Plant fall-blooming perennials like asters, mums, and sedums to add bursts of color. These plants not only thrive in cooler weather but also provide beautiful textures and hues. Tree and Shrub Planting: Fall is...