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Winter is the best time to plan next years' landscape project for the upcoming season. Contact a Hawks Landscape designer for help.
Use your left over Christmas tree boughs to cover any remaining open ground-covers or perennial beds for the winter.
Keep your indoor plants away from cold drafty windows to avoid damage.
Plants that are susceptible to rodent damage should be protected with hardware cloth during the winter.
Keep snow from piling up around plants to deter damage from mice and rabbits. Proper snow removal helps prevent damage to your lawn and landscape beds and helps you get a jump on spring and summer projects.
If you wish to attract winter birds: woodpeckers love suet, finches and sparrows enjoy thistle seed, cardinals, blue jays and doves and many others snack on sunflower and safflower seeds.
Begin pruning of dormant trees. Oaks, elms, and maples should only be pruned in the winter months to avoid potential disease issues.
Please note: the timing of many of these tips is approximate and can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors. If you have any questions, please contact a Hawks representative at 414-258-5525.
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