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Your local hub for DIY inspiration, project know-how, and community stories from Lake Isabella True Value & Builders Mart.

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fall cleaning up

Fall Clean-Up Guide for the Kern River Valley

November 17, 20251 min read

fall leaves cleaning

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.


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Call us at (760) 379-5697 

© Copyright 2025. Lake Isabella True Value. Lake Isabella True Value Hardware. All rights reserved.