Fall is here and I don’t know about you but I’d like a few things organized before it gets too cold (and I get too lazy). I know so many of us are working from home these days so a bit of decluttering might make the day go by a bit easier.

• Get rid of clothes you no longer wear or need.  This seems like an obvious one but how many of us have a closet full of things we haven’t worn in years? If an item is damaged or stained, use it as a cleaning rag. If there’s still life in it, donate! Someone else will love it just as much as you once did.
• Once you’ve whittled down your wardrobe, it’s time to organize that closet. Put like clothes together by season with your fall/winter clothes front and center. If you don’t have a shoe rack, move your sandals and lightweight shoes to the back and put your boots and the like where you can easily reach them (or get a little shoe rack near the front door). 

• Working from home? Don’t forget to organize your work space. Have everything you need handy so you don’t have to search high and low for paper and a pen. Is your chair comfortable? Is your laptop at a comfortable level? Invest now on something both stylish and functional to make your days go smoother. 
• Check out your wood stove or fireplace. Empty any leftover ash and clean the exteriors with a commercial grade cleaner meant specifically for your stove. If you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself, call a chimney sweep to perform maintenance (yes, there are still chimney sweeps!). Order firewood now!

• Your car should be checked out now. Make sure you have your vehicle winterized by a professional. How’s the battery? Do you need snow tires? When was the last time you had the system flushed? Make an appointment with your mechanic now. Have you neglected the interior over the summer? Time to get rid of any garbage, vacuum and clean it (or better yet, take it to be professionally detailed!). Support your small businesses now.

• Get your rakes and blowers ready! The leaves will be falling soon so you’ll want to have everything ready to go if you’re going to do your own fall cleanup. Rather not deal with it yourself? Let our professional crews take care of it for you! This service is a great way to prepare your lawn and property for the winter season.

Do you have some favorite organizing tips? Share them!

Back with another blog post! Hoping you and yours are doing well during these very strange days. We’re going to take this time to fill you in on our summer and what the fabulous crews at 855-RILAWNS have been up to for the last couple months.

The mow crews continue to crush it each and every day, despite the many heat waves we have had here in Southern New England. We know we are lucky to have such dependable men working for us and would like to give a shout out to them all!

The gardening crews have been plugging away each and every day, weeding, planting and trimming at so many of your beautiful properties. The gardening promo that we ran was such a hit we extended it into August and so many new gardening customers were amazed by what the crews could do in just a few hours! 

Did you know we do deck repairs? Along with power-washing, 855-RILAWNS can repair or replace existing decking and paint it to look new. Would you like to plant some bushes or perennials around your deck? We have gardeners with great ideas to make your property look the best it can be (you’d be surprised what a little mulch and a few plants can do!)

The cooler nights mean it’s time to seed and aerate your lawn. We often forget about doing anything to the grass until spring but this really is the absolute best time to seed. If you want to have the healthiest lawn, 855-RILAWNS is the company to call. All the details of our fertilizing program may be found here.

How are your veggie gardens holding up? It certainly has been a tough year with the heat and a water ban in much of the area. When it’s time to clean up the garden, we have some previous blog posts that might help you. Would you rather have someone come in and clear it out for you? Our gardeners can make fast work of it. If you’re looking for ideas for new raised beds for next year, reach out! We would be happy to set them up for you.

Fall is only a few weeks away. Enjoy the last days of summer!