Fall is a critical time for lawn care. As the temperatures drop and days shorten, preparing your lawn for winter becomes essential. With the right equipment rentals from your local equipment rental shop, you can transform your yard from summer-worn to winter-ready. Let's explore some essential fall lawn maintenance projects and the equipment rentals that you can find at Thompson's to tackle them.
Essential Fall Lawn Care Projects
Leaf Removal: Leaves can smother your lawn, blocking sunlight and inhibiting growth. Equipment needed: Leaf blowers, tractors with leaf-collection attachments, and articulated boom lifts for reaching high branches.
Pruning and Trimming: Remove dead or diseased branches to promote healthy growth. Equipment needed: Chain saws, pole saws, and hedge trimmers for various pruning tasks.
Tree Stump Removal: Eliminate unsightly stumps and create space for new plantings. Equipment: Stump grinders
Aeration: Improves soil drainage and nutrient absorption, fall is a good time to aerate your lawn because the soil is warm and the air is cool. Equipment needed: Aerators, which can be walk-behind or tractor-mounted.
Overseeding: Thickens your lawn and improves its resilience. Equipment needed: Spreaders, tillers, and tractors for seed preparation and distribution.
Drainage Improvement: Prevent waterlogging and protect your lawn from damage. Equipment needed: Trenchers for creating drainage ditches and drain cleaners for clearing existing lines.
Landscape Cleanup: Prepare your yard for winter by removing debris and trimming back plants. Equipment needed: Skid steers, tractors, and articulated boom lifts for heavy-duty tasks, and trimmers for smaller cleanup jobs.
Choosing To Buy or Rent the Right Equipment
Selecting the appropriate equipment is crucial for efficient and effective lawn care. Consider the size of your yard, the specific tasks you need to accomplish, and your budget when making your choices. Our friendly staff is trained to be able to help you figure out what piece of equipment would help you best for the job. When you call to make a reservation, they will be happy to answer any of your questions and help you get what you need, when you need it.
Popular Fall Equipment Rentals:
- Articulated boom lifts: Ideal for reaching high branches and trimming difficult areas.
- Scissor lifts: Useful for accessing elevated areas for pruning or maintenance.
- Trenchers: Essential for creating drainage systems.
- Trimmers: Versatile for various trimming tasks, from edging to shrub maintenance.
- Aerators: Improve soil conditions for better lawn health.
- Drain cleaners: Clear clogged drains to prevent water damage.
- Chain saws: Remove branches and trees safely.
- Stump grinders: Efficiently remove tree stumps.
- Tractors: Handle multiple tasks, including mowing, tilling, and hauling.
- Skid steers: Versatile for various landscaping and cleanup tasks.
- Tillers: Prepare soil for seeding or planting.
By renting the right equipment for your job, you can be sure to get the fall lawn maintenance projects done without the high cost of paying someone else to do it or purchasing the equipment required.
To rent the equipment that you need, call the store closest to you: 803-736-7368, press 1 for Northeast, 2 for Irmo or 3 for Lexington.