A garden never knows when its over. ~ Paula Deitz

Sadly, in NEPA a garden is over at the end of summer.  Responsible business and homes owners do outdoor clean up each season.  There are chores for summer, winter, fall and spring that improve the fire and storm safety of your property; some chores just plain ole make your landscaping appear professionally manicured.

The end of summer at DGK meant yard work.   Our chore list included weeding, tree trimming, signpost painting, wood staining & sealing, mulching and banister painting.

the list

 We split our volunteers inside caring for our clients and outside caring for our property.  Everyone was involved and each decided which chore they would prefer.  After lunch we divided and conquered. 

 

Tree Trimming - Kathleen Glattly & Mulch -  Jim Davis



Weeding - Jeff Kyle & Sweeping - Anna Jenkins

Bush Trimming - Beth O'Malley & Denise Maleski. Still on mulch - Jim Davis

 

As a result, DGK Insurance is ready for autumn.

Back at home, I stained both decks with Thompson water seal.  Olympia seal has a better rating but I could not find it in our local stores.  Next year I will look for a greener option.  We also had our driveway sealed.  This weekend will be harvesting the garden and apple picking.  The peaches are long gone; they were yummy!  Trimming of fruit trees are scheduled for the first weekend in March. 

sealing the driveway

water proofing/sealing the deck

 

time to pick apples

freezing blueberries

 tree trimming scheduled for March

Next, we will be getting ready for colder temperatures.  Winter comes before December 21 in NEPA.