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Building Raised Beds for Spring During Fall

Building Raised Beds for Spring During Fall
As Utah heads into colder months, many homeowners and landscapers assume gardening is on hold until spring. Yet fall is one of the smartest times to prepare raised beds. By starting now, soil has time to settle, organic matter can begin breaking down, and structures will be ready for planting the moment temperatures warm. A […]
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Drainage That Works: Using Rock Beds to Protect Your Landscape This Winter

Drainage That Works Using Rock Beds to Protect Your Landscape This Winter
When Utah’s seasons shift, your landscape faces one of its toughest tests: water that freezes, thaws, and moves unpredictably through the soil. Poor drainage doesn’t just leave behind puddles; it erodes planting beds, stresses roots, and undermines hardscapes. Rock beds are one of the most effective ways to manage these challenges. They combine practical water […]
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Protect Your Yard Before the Freeze: Irrigation & Drainage Prep with Soil Solutions

Protect Your Yard Before the Freeze Irrigation & Drainage Prep with Soil Solutions
As fall deepens across Utah, yard managers move from watering mode into defense mode. Winter’s freeze–thaw cycles can seriously damage lawns, root systems, and hardscapes if water is left standing or soil structure is weak. Instead of treating irrigation shut-off and drainage improvements as two separate tasks, integrating them now and coupling them with soil […]
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Fall's Final Touch: Why Mulch Is Your Yard's Best Protection

Fall's Final Touch Why Mulch Is Your Yard's Best Protection
With the first signs of fall appearing in Utah, your yard is preparing for a long, cold season ahead. While it may be tempting to leave beds and borders as they are, applying mulch now is the single most effective way to safeguard your landscape. Mulch is more than just a decorative layer—it is a […]
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Gravel Groundcovers: The Low-Water Landscaping Upgrade Utah Yards Need This Fall

Gravel Groundcovers: The Low-Water Landscaping Upgrade Utah Yards Need This Fall
As water restrictions and drought conditions continue to shape Utah’s landscaping choices, many homeowners and landscapers are seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional turf. Gravel groundcovers are emerging as one of the most practical and attractive solutions—especially in the fall, when temperatures are cooler, and long-term improvements are top of mind. With durability, minimal maintenance, and […]
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Compost Topdressing, Simplified: Utah’s Fall Shortcut to Healthier Lawns and Beds

Compost Topdressing, Simplified: Utah’s Fall Shortcut to Healthier Lawns and Beds
If your lawn and garden beds look worn down after months of heat and watering challenges, you’re not alone. As September winds down, now is the moment to restore your soil—not overhaul it. With compost topdressing, you can give your landscape what it needs most: renewed nutrition, better structure, and long-term resilience. It’s one of […]
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Don’t Let Weeds Win: How to Use Mulch as a Fall Weed Control Strategy

Don’t Let Weeds Win: How to Use Mulch as a Fall Weed Control Strategy
As the growing season slows in Utah, many gardeners turn their focus to winterizing tasks like planting cover crops, prepping soil, and finishing landscape projects. One of the most effective yet underused fall strategies is mulch application—specifically as a barrier to suppress weeds. Fall mulching doesn’t just improve appearance; it sets your garden up for […]
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Fall Planting for Spring Color: How to Prep Soil for Bulbs in Utah

Fall Planting for Spring Color How to Prep Soil for Bulbs in Utah
Utah’s long winters may seem bleak, but with a little effort this fall, your landscape can be bursting with color by spring. Planting bulbs like tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses in September or early October is the secret to achieving that early-season beauty. But it’s not just about digging holes and dropping bulbs—healthy soil makes […]
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Fall Lawn Rescue: Your End-of-Summer Guide to a Greener Utah Lawn

Fall Lawn Rescue: Your End-of-Summer Guide to a Greener Utah Lawn
As August draws to a close, Utah homeowners, gardeners, and landscapers have a prime opportunity to revitalize their lawns. After enduring the intense summer heat and often limited irrigation, many Utah lawns show signs of stress, from dry patches to thinning turf. Late summer is not the time to neglect the lawn; it is the […]
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Mulch Like You Mean It: How Late Summer Mulching Protects Your Fall Garden

Mulch Like You Mean It How Late Summer Mulching Protects Your Fall Garden
Utah’s late summer heat can dry out your soil faster than you can water it—but that doesn’t mean your garden has to suffer. If you've already done the hard work of planting or prepping your beds, mulching now gives you the protection your soil needs to carry those efforts into fall. With the right mulch […]
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