And-Rod Construction

As the cool autumn air settles over Bruce County, it’s the signal to start preparing your yard for winter. Fall garden care is all about protecting your plants, soil, and outdoor spaces so they’re ready to shine again in spring. With a few simple steps, you can keep your yard healthy, resilient, and looking good all year long. 1. Clean Up Garden Beds Clear out dead plants, weeds, and garden debris to cut down on pests and diseases. Don’t clear everything, though. Plants like coneflowers with seed heads are a natural food source for birds. A tidier bed also makes mulching and bulb planting way easier. 2. Mulching Matters Think of mulch as a warm blanket for your garden. Add 2–3 inches around perennials, trees, and shrubs. It helps keep roots insulated, locks in moisture, and even prevents frost from pushing plants out of the ground. It also keeps weeds under control. 3. Lawn Prep Give your grass a strong start for next year. Aerate compacted soil so roots can breathe, reseed bare patche...