Landscape Maintenance - Aria Alfresco

Fall and Winter Watering

Water trees, shrubs, lawns and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage that affects the health of the entire plant. Keeping plants watered even in the winter is the responsibility of the homeowner in order for your limited Aria Alfresco plant warranty to remain in place.
Water one to two times per month, and only when air and soil temperatures are above 40° F with no snow cover.
At this time, you will be blowing out and turning off your automatic watering system so watering can be done manually.

Learn more about Fall and Winter watering from the CSU Extension by clicking on the link below:
http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/fall-and-winter-watering-7-211/

Fall Tips and Tasks

Aerate and fertilize your lawn in October while the grass is still green. Watering before aerating your lawn will increase the depth of the plugs for a more effective aeration. Leave the plugs to be worked back into the grass.
Fertilize and water soon after aerating your lawn.
Blow out your sprinkler systems to prevent pipes from bursting as a result of freezing temperatures. Aria Alfresco is not responsible for damage to irrigation systems due to freezing or neglect.
Your last mowing should happen some time around October, after the grass stops growing. Continue to mow after that if the temps remain warm enough for your lawn to keep growing.
Fall blooming shrubs and trees may be pruned in winter while they are dormant.
Young trees should be wrapped using tree wrap available from your local nursery.
Seed heads of perennials and ornamental grasses can be left during the winter for aesthetic reasons, or for a winter food source for some animal species. They may also be cut back if desired.
Fall bulbs can be planted in October.
Mulch around roses and other tender perennials in November.

Spring-Summer

Watch the weather forecast, and when night time temperatures are consistently above freezing for a few weeks, you can safely reactivate your automatic irrigation system. Inspect your system for proper operation, adjusting the programming for accuracy. If it’s been a wet spring, wait until it’s necessary to water before turning on your irrigation system.
You will want to keep an eye on your irrigation system all season long, to ensure it’s working properly. Aria Alfresco is not responsible for routine irrigation system maintenance.
Fertilize trees, shrubs, perennials in the Spring, and lawns in early Summer.
Prune Spring and Summer blooming shrubs after they finish blooming.

Learn more about perennial care from the CSU Extension by clicking on the link below:
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/now-is-the-time-for-perennials/

Other Things To Consider

If you have a water feature that isn’t running year round, it should be drained or covered during the winter. Pumps may be removed and stored appropriately to prevent damage.
Tender plants like herbs or geraniums, may be overwintered by placing indoors, or in a sheltered area where you can ensure they don’t freeze, and will get adequate water and sunlight.
Non-hardy bulbs like dahlias and gladiolus should be dug up and stored in a cool, dark place.
Perennial or hardy bulbs may still be planted in the fall if the ground is unfrozen and can be dug easily.
Fruit trees should be pruned while dormant in Winter. Other trees can be pruned in late winter while still dormant, just before new growth emerges.

Learn more about how and when to prune trees from the Colorado State Forest Service here:
https://csfs.colostate.edu/2018/02/20/late-winter-best-time-prune-trees-colorado/