Get Your Home Ready for Fall
August is a great time to start preparing for the change in seasons. With warmer weather still here, there’s time to tackle outdoor projects, freshen up your lawn, and take care of small repairs before cooler temperatures arrive. A little preparation now can make your fall to-do list much easier to manage.
Give Your Lawn a Late-Summer Boost
Your lawn still has plenty of growing season left, making August a good time to address weeds, bare spots, and other problem areas. JB Hostetter carries a variety of lawn fertilizers and weed control products from brands including Scotts, Jonathan Green, and Green Thumb.
As summer winds down, start thinking about fall lawn care, too. Fall fertilizer can help your grass build stronger roots and store nutrients before winter. If your lawn needs more than fertilizer, you can also find grass seed, soil, mulch, and other lawn and garden supplies at JB Hostetter.
Tackle Those Landscaping Projects
August is one of the last good opportunities to finish larger outdoor projects before fall weather arrives. Whether you’re cleaning up overgrown areas, preparing garden beds, installing a fence, or improving your landscaping, having the right equipment can make the job much easier.
You don’t have to buy a tool you’ll only use once. JB Hostetter’s lawn and garden rental department offers equipment for projects big and small, including brush cutters, tillers, aerators, edgers, hedge trimmers, post hole diggers, and lawn rollers.
Planning to clean up trees or prepare firewood for the colder months? You can also rent equipment such as a pole tree trimmer, leaf blower, or log splitter.
Check Your Lawn Equipment
Your mower, trimmer, and other outdoor power equipment have worked hard all summer. Before you put them away for the season, take a few minutes to inspect them for worn or damaged parts.
Look for dull or damaged mower blades, worn belts and cables, dirty air filters, and other signs that your equipment needs attention. JB Hostetter offers lawn equipment service and repairs for push mowers, riding mowers, tractors, zero-turn mowers, line trimmers, and leaf blowers.
Regular maintenance can help keep your equipment running properly and extend its useful life. If your mower needs more than a quick cleanup, consider scheduling a lawn mower service appointment before the season ends.
Inspect Your Home for Small Repairs
You don’t have to wait for the first cold day to start preparing your home. Walk around your property and look for small repairs that could become bigger problems once the weather changes.
Check doors and windows for gaps, inspect outdoor faucets and hoses for leaks, and look over your gutters and downspouts for leaves or debris. This is also a good time to check areas around your home where caulking, hardware, or other small repairs may be needed.
If you need a specialized tool for a DIY repair, check the JB Hostetter tool rental department before purchasing equipment you may only use once. From caulk guns and drills to specialty hand tools, rentals can help you tackle projects without adding another rarely used tool to your garage.
Prepare for Fall Cleanup
Fall leaves will be here before you know it, so now is a good time to make sure you have what you need for seasonal cleanup. Check your rakes, outdoor hand tools, and lawn equipment and replace anything that is worn or missing.
For larger properties, a handheld rake may not be enough. JB Hostetter rents walk-behind and handheld leaf blowers, lawn vacuums, aerators, and other lawn cleanup equipment to help you handle bigger jobs.
Don’t Forget About Winter
Winter may still feel far away, but some preparation is easier to handle while the weather is comfortable. Take note of any exterior repairs that need to be completed, check your outdoor equipment, and make sure you have a plan for seasonal cleanup.
You can even get ahead on winter lawn preparation. Fall fertilizer is designed to help lawns prepare for the dormant season, so adding it to your seasonal checklist can help you get your yard ready before the first frost.
Get Ready for Fall at JB Hostetter
From lawn and garden supplies and outdoor power equipment to tool rentals and service and repairs, JB Hostetter has the products and services you need to tackle your late-summer projects.
Stop by JB Hostetter and get a head start on your fall to-do list while there’s still plenty of warm weather left to work.
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