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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.
Rake and remove fallen leaves
Clear gutters and downspouts
Clean up under trees and shrubs
Reduce fire fuel around your property
Pull spent summer plants
Add compost
Mulch to protect roots
Plant fall/winter crops
Cut back:
Dead branches
Overgrowth near power lines
Plants rubbing against your home
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
Give your tools a tune-up:
Oil moving parts
Replace worn handles
Sharpen blades
Store properly for winter
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.
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