🍂 The Last Minute of Autumn: Your Final Call for Fall Landscaping

The trees are bare. The wind is colder. And if you listen closely, that’s winter knocking.

In Ontario, the final days of fall offer your last realistic window to protect your home’s exterior, boost curb appeal, and prevent costly spring repairs.

If you haven’t touched your yard yet, don’t panic. There’s still time, but it’s limited.

Here are 5 essential landscaping projects you can still complete in the last-minute rush before winter locks down the soil.

✅ 1. Seal Your Driveway or Interlock Pavers

Cold nights and moisture are already creeping in. Without sealing:

• Concrete cracks will worsen
• Interlock joints will shift
• Salt and ice will erode surface colour

Apply a high-quality sealant now. It protects the integrity of your driveway and saves you hundreds in future repairs.

🧊 Ideal sealing temperature: 10°C or higher with at least 24 hours of dry weather. You're almost out of time.

✅ 2. Install a Heated Driveway or Walkway System

Yes, you can still get it done before winter if you act fast.

Fall conditions are ideal for laying:

• Electric radiant cables
• Hydronic snow-melt tubing
• Sensor-controlled heating zones

This upgrade improves safety, adds convenience, and increases your property’s value.

⚒️ Bonus tip: It’s more affordable and easier to install before the ground freezes.

✅ 3. Fix Drainage and Regrade Problem Areas

Pooling water near your home becomes a major problem when snow melts in early spring.

Before the ground hardens:

• Regrade soil slopes away from the foundation
• Add gravel trenches or French drains
• Extend downspouts at least 6 feet

🌧️ Tip: After heavy rain, walk through your yard. Wherever water pools is where you need to act.

✅ 4. Mulch Beds and Wrap Sensitive Plants

Protect your garden now so it bounces back strong next year.

• Add 2 to 3 inches of natural mulch to garden beds
• Wrap shrubs or evergreens vulnerable to windburn
• Remove annuals and clean up dead foliage

This step insulates plant roots and shields them from frost damage.

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✅ 5. Trim Trees and High Branches

Heavy snow can break weak or overhanging branches and cause serious damage.

Use this final window of the season to:

• Remove dead or leaning limbs
• Trim anything hanging over roofs or walkways
• Shape hedges for cleaner spring regrowth

✂️ A clean winter silhouette means a safer and healthier landscape next year.

📌 Final Thoughts: The Clock Is Ticking

We are truly in the last minute of autumn. You still have time to make a big impact on how your property survives winter.

Whether you’re sealing your driveway, installing a heated walkway, or solving drainage issues, these final days matter.

📣 Call to Action

Need help before winter hits?
Book a last-minute service appointment with our certified pros. Limited spots available.

🧤 Don’t let winter take over your landscape. Act now.

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