Hardin Brothers Landscaping

November 2021 Community Updates

The weather this November has been unseasonably warm and dry. With this unusual weather came a lengthy month of beautiful October leaves that finally began to pile up in November. Work this month has focused on maintaining clear roadways by blowing fallen piles of leaves and clearing debris from ditches. If not blown, dry leaves can easily clog up culverts, causing road debris as well as becoming potential fire hazards. If not removed on a consistent basis, debris can have a detrimental effect on road scraping during inclement weather. Additionally, wet leaves left on the roadways can turn slick in cold weather and cause traction issues while driving on the roads.

December 2021 Projects

In December, work will continue to focus on maintaining roadways that are safe and clear of debris, snow, and ice. We plan to continue blowing leaves, clearing culverts, and ditches, and spreading scraping roads thoroughly as weather permits when roadways are clear of leaves. (Roads must be clear of leaves and the ground must be warm for scraping, as cold weather causes the gravel to be too compact.) This will allow us to be fully prepared for our first snows of the year. Read on for more helpful reminders regarding winter preparation!

Winter Weather Preparation

Please remember to fill your gas and oil tanks before inclement weather arrives. Snow, ice, and cold days with little sunshine cause our gravel roadways to become wet, soft, and muddy, thus making travel more difficult. The more traffic, the worse the roads become. If possible, please avoid the use of two-wheel drive vehicles to avoid tearing up our roads or becoming stranded on steep mountain inclines. Please remind your guests to do the same. Lastly, please try to avoid major construction projects during winter months, as heavy trucks and increased traffic will further damage wintry roadways.