What You’ll Need to Get Your Hardscape Ready for Winter

As the crisp air of fall arrives, it is time to start thinking about preparing your property for winter. While the first frost does not arrive in Las Vegas until the mid-November usually, you will want to have plenty of time to get prepared. Starting with your landscaping hardscape is a great place to begin to prepare for winter.

Wood and Composite Materials

If you have any wood or composite materials in your landscaping, then they need a good cleaning before winter arrives. Consider power washing these surfaces because if they are not clean before winter moisture arrives, then they may rot. Think about re-staining any surface that has not been stained in a couple of years. Make sure all nails and screws are tight paying special attention to any handrails.

Concrete and Stone

Fall is the perfect time to fill any cracks that have developed in concrete or stone. Like wood, concrete and stone surfaces should be washed before Old Man Winter arrives. Consider leveling any surfaces that are unlevel and building retaining walls to keep soil off concrete and stone surfaces during the winter. If there are items you do not think will make it outside during the winter, be sure to bring them inside. Make sure to winterize any water features.

Metal and Stainless Steel

If you are choosing to leave any metal grills or furniture outside during the winter, then make sure it is clean. Then, cover it so that it will be protected from the elements. As temperatures drop to near freezing, locate and turn off the water to your outside kitchen. Apply a coat of stainless steel finish to all surfaces to help protect it from the weather through the winter. If your fire pit is gas, then make sure to turn off the gas to it and give it a good cleaning.

Preparing your landscaping hardscape for winter helps protect it from damage during the winter. Landscaping services in Las Vegas may be able to help if you do not want to complete the work yourself.