The weather plays an important part in the cycle of life. In fact, it determines in large part what animals do. For example, in the spring, when the grass begins to green, animals birth their young because there will be plenty of food for them to eat during the spring, summer, and early fall. In the summer, the days are long, so animals spend their time eating and building up a layer of fat to not only keep them warm in the winter, but also for them to survive off when food becomes scarce. In the fall and winter, when the days are short and cold, animals hunker down for a good part of the day, only using energy to scrounge for food. This cycle is repeated year after year, for perpetuity.
The weather and the seasons also dictate a lot of humans’ activities as well, perhaps none as pronounced as farming. For example, in the spring, crops are planted since the days are getting longer and the threat of a freeze that can kill young plants is over. Crops are cared for all summer long, and when they are ripe in the fall, they are harvested to make their way to a table near you. It just wouldn’t make sense to try and plant crops in the middle of winter when the ground is frozen and there is not enough sunlight for the plants to grow.
Now, while landscaping is not quite as seasonally-dependent as animal life and farming, there are definitely landscaping projects that are best undertaken in the fall due to the weather.
Wagner Used Equipment offers heavy equipment rental for your landscaping needs, as well as for your construction projects, mining and forestry use, agricultural needs, and much more. Our dealers are located throughout Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas to better serve you. We are a full-service heavy equipment Cat dealer, offering you maintenance, service, and parts all from our stores.
In addition, you can now browse our used equipment online, make payments, request service, order Cat parts, and more. We have over 235 field service technicians ready to service your Cat equipment should it need it. With our conveniently-located Cat Parts Stores, you can have the part you need that day, rather than have to wait. We also offer fluid systems analysis so you can gauge the health of your Cat heavy equipment, and through our partner, SITECH Rocky Mountain, you can get a full machine control system rental as well. Below, we’ll go over the best landscaping projects for fall. Contact one of our Caterpillar dealers today!
BEST LANDSCAPING PROJECTS FOR FALL
Planting
While there are great crops to plant in the fall (winter wheat is an example), we're talking about planting trees, shrubs, and other foliage. Fall is one of the best times to plant because the temperatures are cooler and it rains more, adding much-needed moisture to plants that are trying to establish their roots. These weather conditions also help to lessen the shock and stress of being transplanted. Plants are more likely to survive because they are entering or they are in dormancy, meaning they aren't expending energy creating food during photosynthesis. This gives them the best chance of adjusting before the dog days of summer hit. In addition, landscapers are heading into their slow season, so you should have no problem scheduling a fall planting for your home or office.
Wagner Equipment Co rents heavy equipment all year long, no matter the season. We have all of the machinery you would need for your fall landscaping project. Call us today!
Lawn Care
While taking care of your lawn is a year-round necessity in many places, fall is the perfect time to shore up your lawn in preparation for the harsh winter months ahead. With fall's increased moisture content, you can plant or replace sod or grass. Fall is the time that your lawn grows the most, so it's important to ensure it has the nutrients it needs before winter dormancy hits. Great fall lawn care projects include fertilizing, aerating, thatching, and overseeding. Wagner Used Equipment recommends that you don't forget to rake your lawn. Leaves can lie on your grass during the winter and suffocate it, killing it off and making it hard to come back in the spring. Mowing one final time is also recommended if your grass is too high.
Pruning
Fall is a great time to prune most trees because they are entering dormancy. However, you do need to be careful because some trees, such as elm or camperdown, you could harm if you prune them in the fall. Also, you should not take pruning to the next level and chop off an exorbitant amount of the tree. This could leave them vulnerable to the cold if too many of their branches are exposed to the elements. However, trimming dead branches is always a good idea so they don't fall on your home during a winter storm. A great arborist or tree trimming company can offer great advice on which trees to prune in the fall and when. For the most part, arborists recommend that you prune after the leaves have fallen so late October or November so that you can see the tree's structure and if there are any problem areas that need to go.
If you're looking for the best used or rental heavy duty or hand duty, Wagner Used Equipment is the place to go. Our Cat dealers located in Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas offer the rest rentals through our Cat Rental Store, as well as smaller hand tools for your everyday projects. From jackhammers to shovels and more, we offer a wide selection so you can be sure you have everything you need for your fall landscaping projects. Contact a Cat dealer near you today!
Garden Preparation
Odds are, your garden is done yielding its scrumptious wares. However, your work continues as you prepare the ground for the next growing season in the spring. One of the best things to do in the fall is invest in weed control. You should kill the weeds before they enter dormancy, or they will just reappear in the spring to cause you trouble. You will then want to lay down your raked leaves or mulch to provide a layer of insulation to the ground and protect your dormant plants and younger trees. Decaying leaves add much-needed nutrients to the ground and is a great way to keep them out of your local landfill.
Plant Bulbs
Many people love the flowers that emerge from bulbs, such as daffodils, tulips, lilies, gladiolus, alliums, and snowdrops. In fact, these flowering plants must be planted in the fall if you want spring flowers because the bulbs themselves need the cooler temperatures to signal them to flower. Wagner Used Equipment reminds you to plant your bulbs before the ground freezes so they can develop strong roots, usually between September to November. You'll want to water them well and throw mulch over them in order to prevent weeds from taking root. Then when the spring hits, your garden and yard will be graced with dazzling colors of the rainbow, a great first sign of the warm weather to come.
CHOOSE WAGNER USED EQUIPMENT TODAY
Wagner Used Equipment has over 40 years of experience of offering new, used, and rental heavy equipment to our customers in Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas. We abide by our values of teamwork, excellence, accountability, safety, integrity, and communication, which guide us in our customer service goals. We want to go above and beyond with you every time and meet your needs with our products and services so that your landscaping project and other heavy equipment jobs run smoothly. After all, sitting in a backhoe digging for eight hours a day is hard work. Caterpillar has gone above and beyond in not only making the best heavy equipment that will get the job done, but will also be comfortable for the operator as well. With our machine control systems, you can get the work done faster, leading to more money in your pocket at the end of the day and fewer hours behind the wheel per se.
With any type of machinery, they wear down, parts break, and errant storms can take their toll. Regular maintenance is crucial for heavy machinery. If you are investing in heavy equipment rental, Wagner ensures that it is in top-notch shape for your use. If you are investing in used heavy equipment, we provide all of the maintenance records for you. If you own heavy Cat equipment, we provide expert field service technicians as well as Cat parts so you can get your heavy equipment up and running again. With our fluid systems analysis, you can see the health of your machine, and with our Wagner Training Institute, you can learn more about the maintenance of heavy equipment.
When you need heavy equipment rental for your landscaping projects in Colorado, New Mexico, or west Texas, call Wagner Used Equipment today!