Deck the Halls (and Your Yard!) Landscaping During the Holidays

It is the season that offers cheer, reunions, and festivities. Now in all the holiday buzz, outdoor areas are often forgotten. As much as we all love the holiday spirit, we also love our yards. With the holidays fast approaching, these are some of the landscaping essentials to keep in mind this time of year:

1. Holiday Cheer for Your Curb Appeal:

• Seasonal Plants: Brighten up your entry with bold poinsettias, evergreens, and colorful winter plants.
  
• Light Up Your Landscape: Drape string of twinkling lights on trees, shrubs and your walkways. Use solar lanterns or solar spotlights to highlight special features.
  
• Seasonal Wreaths & Garlands – Hang cheerful wreaths on your front door, adorn your porch railings with holiday garlands.

2. Winterize Your Lawn & Garden:

• Protect Your Plants: To provide your fragile winter plants protection from freezing temperatures and strong winds, wrap them in burlap or frost cloth.
• Water Wisely: As the ground begins to freeze, cut back on watering. However, make sure to give your plants a deep soak before the ground hardens to help them endure the winter.
• Irrigation Winterization: To prevent damage, prepare your irrigation system for winter. To protect your pipes from freezing and possible contamination, this entails winterizing the system and making sure backflow prevention is in place..

3. Holiday Safety Tips:

• Secure Decorations: Ensure that your holiday decorations are securely fastened to prevent mishaps or damage from falling objects.
• Clear Walkways: To lower the chance of slips and falls, keep your steps and pathways clear of ice and snow. For de-icing, you might want to use sand or salt.
  
• Check for Fire Hazards: Stay alert to potential fire hazards, particularly when using candles and outdoor lighting.

4. Let Us Help!

Too busy or too exhausted to do these things yourself? Our group is here to assist you! We provide a variety of landscaping services in Eugene and other Oregon cities, such as:

• Installation of Lighting: With expert lighting displays, we can turn your yard into a mystical winter paradise.
• Holiday Plant Arrangements: Our experts can design and install stunning holiday planters and arrangements to enhance your curb appeal.
  
• Winterization Services: We can help you prepare your lawn and garden for the winter months with services like aeration, overseeding, and winter plant protection.

Let us handle your holiday landscaping so you can concentrate on enjoying the festivities with your family and friends. Reach out to us today for a complimentary consultation! Graham Landscape & Design - Spreading Holiday Cheer, One Yard at a Time!