Fall Clean-Up Guide for the Kern River Valley

Fall clean-up sets the stage for a healthier yard, garden, and home in the coming year. Here’s your region-specific checklist to keep things tidy, fire-safe, and ready for winter.

🍁 1. Clean Up Leaves & Debris

• Rake and remove fallen leaves

• Clear gutters and downspouts

• Clean up under trees and shrubs

• Reduce fire fuel around your property

🌿 2. Refresh Garden Beds

• Pull spent summer plants

• Add compost

• Mulch to protect roots

• Plant fall/winter crops
  

🌳 3. Trim Trees & Shrubs

Cut back:

• Dead branches

• Overgrowth near power lines

• Plants rubbing against your home

🔥 4. Fire Safety Essentials

Kern County fire season lasts late into fall.
Make sure you:

• Clear defensible space

• Remove dry brush

• Store firewood away from the house

• Check outdoor hoses
  

🧰 5. Inspect Outdoor Tools

Give your tools a tune-up:

• Oil moving parts

• Replace worn handles

• Sharpen blades

• Store properly for winter
  
  

🧤 We’ve Got the Supplies You Need

Stop by for:

• Rakes & shovels

• Leaf bags

• Mulch & soil

• Pruners & loppers

• Gutter tools

• Fall plants & seeds
  

Our team can walk you through what works best for our local climate and soil.