Winterizing Your Landscaping: Shrubs, Trees, and Garden Beds
As temperatures drop in Newmarket, Aurora, and East Gwillimbury, your lawn isn’t the only part of your yard that needs attention. Shrubs, trees, and garden beds all benefit from a bit of care before winter hits. At Qscapes Lawn Care & Landscaping, our fall services go beyond lawn cutting — we help homeowners protect their entire property so it looks its best year-round.
If you want your landscape to thrive next spring, here’s your step-by-step checklist for effective winter prep.
✅ 1. Give Everything a Final Trim
Before the first hard frost, prune back overgrown shrubs and remove dead or damaged branches. This keeps plants healthy and prevents snow damage.
Pro Tip: Pair trimming with your final lawn cutting of the season — it’s an efficient way to get your entire property clean and ready for winter.
✅ 2. Rake and Clear Debris
Fallen leaves and garden waste trap moisture and can lead to disease or rot. Rake up debris from around trees and beds, and have it removed or mulched by a professional lawn service.
Pro Tip: Qscapes Lawn Care & Landscaping offers complete leaf cleanup and disposal as part of our fall packages.
✅ 3. Protect Tree Trunks and Roots
Young trees are vulnerable to frost and animal damage. Add mulch around the base (but not touching the trunk) and use tree wraps to prevent cracking or chewing from rodents.
✅ 4. Mulch Garden Beds
A layer of mulch insulates roots from freezing temperatures and helps retain moisture. It also gives your garden a tidy, finished look through the winter.
Pro Tip: Use natural mulch or shredded leaves for best results — they decompose and enrich the soil for next year.
✅ 5. Final Lawn Cutting and Edge Touch-Up
A clean edge and one last mow give your landscape a polished appearance before snowfall. Keeping your grass at about 2 to 2.5 inches helps prevent snow mold and matted patches in spring.
Pro Tip: A professional lawn cutting service ensures the right height and sharp blades, protecting your grass through the dormant season.
✅ 6. Schedule a Full Fall Clean-Up
Your best results come when all these steps are completed together — trimming, cleaning, edging, and cutting. That’s why our Fall Clean-Up and Lawn Service Packages cover every area of your property, ensuring nothing gets overlooked before the snow arrives.
Get Ready for Winter with Qscapes Lawn Care & Landscaping
Our team proudly serves Newmarket, Aurora, and East Gwillimbury, providing reliable, professional lawn cutting and landscaping services for every season. From shrubs and trees to garden beds and turf, we handle the details so you can enjoy a stress-free winter and a beautiful lawn next spring.
Contact us today to schedule your winter preparation service before the ground freezes.