Servicing Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas & Citrus Counties Facebook page opens in new window 352-683-4040 Request a Quote How to Prepare Your Outdoor Property for the Colder Weather How to Prepare Your Outdoor Property for the Colder Weather Many Florida residents have moved here from the north to enjoy the mild winters common for our state. Florida also has a number of residents who spend their winters here and relocate during the hot summer months. Although our area doesn’t experience extremely cold temperatures during the entire fall and winter season, we do have to deal with short stretches of cold weather and occasional winter freezes. It is important to prepare your property and irrigation systems before the cold weather hits. This will help to prevent any damage and the need for extensive and expensive repairs. Protect Your Landscaping In the late fall and early winter, it is important to be mindful of the weather. Be sure to move any potted plants that would not survive a frost to a warmer area of your property, perhaps a garage, or a warmer screened porch. We also advise against fertilizing your plants or landscaping before the winter. Fertilizer helps promote new growth, which cannot survive a frost or colder temperatures. Plants that cannot be moved can be covered to trap warmth before a freeze is expected. Winterize Your Irrigation System If you have an irrigation system at your home, it is important to take certain precautions before the cold weather arrives. Although we may not have prolonged cold weather, exposed pipes have the potential to burst or crack when the cold arrives. We can help prepare your irrigation system for the cold weather; however, it is possible to do it yourself. Be sure to cover any exposed pipes with insulation and tape. Now is also a great time to get your sprinkler heads inspected, adjusted, and repaired if damage has occurred over the summer. Taking added precautions now will save a headache in the spring. Clean Your Property It is important to clean your property of any debris such as leaves, sticks, and branches before the winter. Anything that covers your grass or landscaping can cause damage and even kill your grass, plants and flowers. Lingering debris is also an invitation for critters to hide and cause additional damage. Trying to figure out if you need to winterize your irrigation system or how to do it? Challenger Irrigation is at your service. Contact our office in Spring Hill, FL to schedule an appointment with one of our irrigation specialists today. Request a Quote Categories: Irrigation, Irrigation company, Weather November 15, 2021 Tags: Preparing Your Property For Winter Winterizing Your Irrigation System Post navigation PREVIOUS Previous post: Ways to Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Even in Cooler Weather Related Topics Ways to Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Even in Cooler Weather November 1, 2021 Fall Q&A to Help With Your Watering and Landscaping Needs October 18, 2021 Hurricane and Storm Recovery Tips October 4, 2021 Why It’s Important To Switch To Hand Watering September 20, 2021 Ways To Deal With Unwanted Critters September 6, 2021 Going Green – Using a Natural Approach to Caring for Your Lawn and Landscaping August 16, 2021 Recent Posts How to Prepare Your Outdoor Property for the Colder Weather November 15, 2021 Ways to Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Even in Cooler Weather November 1, 2021 Fall Q&A to Help With Your Watering and Landscaping Needs October 18, 2021 Hurricane and Storm Recovery Tips October 4, 2021 Why It’s Important To Switch To Hand Watering September 20, 2021 Ways To Deal With Unwanted Critters September 6, 2021 © 2021 Challenger Irrigation - Servicing Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas & Citrus Counties Home Contact Us