MINT HILL, NC – As we roll into fall and the cooler air is hitting our homes and gardens, it is time to prepare for shorter days and longer nights. This is not typically a time when we look forward to seasons changing, but that makes it even more important to prepare. It takes preparation around the home and in the garden to adjust for the change in the season. It is also a good time to start to think about changes that you may want to make to the home during the cooler months and prepare ideas for the garden for next spring.
Along with changes that you want to prepare for, there is also maintenance that should be completed as we transition out of the winter months. When preparing for fall, take a proactive approach to home and garden maintenance and planning. If changes for spring are in the air, then planning now is a great way to ensure that those plans come to fruition. Around town, several companies are ready to help.
One Yard Away is a local nonprofit outdoor home care company that provides basic lawn maintenance and landscape care for community members that are in need. They focus on providing services for those impacted by unplanned illness or injuries, those serving in active military deployments, and disabled veterans. One Yard Away is currently servicing neighbors in Mecklenburg, Union, and Cabarrus counties. “I love our town and One Yard Away is here to help,” says Owner Chen Correll. “Our mission is to inspire acts of service throughout our community by involving our youth and families as volunteers while instilling a culture of servitude and love of our neighbors.”
When preparing for the fall, One Yard Away suggests you leave fallen leaves in natural sections of your yard. The leaves are a great source of nutrients for the soil and can aid in the early flowering of bulbs such as daffodils and crocuses, and they are also a great natural habitat for pollinators like butterflies and hummingbird moths. Please check them out at oneyardaway.org or give them a like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OneYardAway.
GB Electrical Services LLC is a company that provides top-of-the-line electrical services in our area. Their technicians are experienced in troubleshooting residential electrical issues. Their services include (but are not limited to) installing ceiling fans, recessed lights, smoke alarms, and all types of electrical outlets and switches. They specialize in installing whole house generators, electric car chargers, and smart home devices.
GB Electrical Services advocates that “Fall is a great time to change the batteries and push the test button on your smoke detectors to make sure they are working properly. Newer smoke detectors can come with a 10-year sealed battery. If you have this kind, you will not be able to check the battery itself; the detector will notify you when the unit needs to be replaced.” Scheduling your residential electrical repair is easy; just take a few minutes to fill out their online form or give GB Electrical Services a call today at (980) 500-2378 (BEST). For more information on their services visit their website at https://getthebestelectric.com/ or visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GetTheBestElectric.
Anna Granger at 1st Choice Properties is working with both buyers and sellers in the greater Charlotte area. She is here to serve in helping sellers and buyers with all their residential real estate needs. Granger prides her company on providing a smart and honest approach to helping clients achieve their real estate goals while always protecting them and looking out for their best interests. “Helping You Make The Right Move” is what Anna is here to help you do. Contact her today at (704) 650-5707. Visit their website for more information at www.1stchoicepropertiesinc.com and check them out at https://www.facebook.com/1stchoiceproptertiesinc.
Phil and Pam Carter, owners of Metrolina Mulch Premium Landscape Products recommend that if you are ready for a complete lawn makeover, the first thing to do is kill your existing grass with herbicide, and the time to begin that process is now! Phil says, “Although you have up until December to plant new grass seed, deaden the grass early enough to give your ground time to rid itself of the herbicide, keeping in mind those occasional hard freezes that can occur in December.” To ensure quick and healthy root system growth, most yards will need a fertile layer of topsoil and a sprinkling of wheat straw to retain moisture.
Pam added, “If you have a limited schedule due to work requirements or other time-consuming commitments, you may want to consider a reputable landscape contractor to assist you. We would be more than happy to provide referrals to anyone based on their specific needs”
For 17 years Metrolina Mulch has served the Charlotte Region, providing and delivering quality mulches, rich topsoil blends for lawns and gardens, decorative stone, construction aggregates and materials, long needle pine straw, and wheat straw. Centrally located at 3975 Hwy 24-27 East in Midland, NC, just seven miles east of Charlotte, Metrolina Mulch is open Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come see them or give them a call at (704) 888 1822, visit their website www.metrolinamulch.com to view their gallery of products and like them on Facebook to keep up with recent news and announcements.
