Fall beauty outdoors cannot be underestimated. Foliage creates a beautiful aesthetic, but falling leaves can make keeping a neat yard a challenge. The cooler weather can feel like a relief after the heat of summer, but cold nights and warm days can create challenges in keeping plants healthy. The transition from the lush summer landscape to the rich colors of fall is beautiful, but to benefit from the beauty without the hassle of the care, you need a landscaping plan to help transform your yard with the season.
A beautiful fall landscape is all about embracing and enhancing the season’s colors. Certain trees, such as Sugar Maple, Red Oak, and Dogwood, are known for their stunning fall colors. When you have a landscaping team assisting with your design, they can help you strategically place trees, shrubs, and plants in areas where the schedules will line up to ensure a prolonged period of vibrant colors. The team can also help place each plant where it can be appreciated best and not be overwhelmed. Container gardens are an excellent way to strategically set different fall colors in the landscaping.
Hardscape elements can also enhance and transform a fall landscape. Landscape lighting along pathways can make your landscaping appreciated even as the days grow shorter. Fall foliage will pop against a hardscape design, and fall plantings can be incorporated against retaining walls, patios, or pathways. Many homeowners choose to include an outdoor fireplace or fire pit in their landscape design, allowing them to enjoy their outdoor spaces even after the weather begins to turn.
If you are not already working with a landscaping service, the first step will likely be assessing your current landscaping situation. This will include looking at the health of your lawn, flower beds, shrubs, and any other plantings. If any issues are uncovered, those can be addressed immediately. Any fall landscaping will include leaf removal. While there is some benefit to mulching the fallen leaves, too many leaves accumulating on your lawn can cause the grass or plantings underneath to suffocate, rot, or create an environment for pests to shelter. All-inclusive fall landscaping will remove the fallen leaves. After your lawn is clear, the landscaping team will aerate the soil, making it easier for your lawn to absorb nutrients. Overseeding in the fall can help your lawn fill out over the dormant season to ensure it grows lush and healthy. Any fertilization and soil amendments will also be addressed.
After the leaf removal and lawn care are complete, the next phase of all-inclusive fall landscaping is to address your perennials and shrubs. The team will handle any necessary pruning and trimming, as well as weeding and pest management. By removing the overgrown and unhealthy excess, we will get your beds looking neat and organized and prepare them for the winter. In addition, preparing your beds will allow the landscaping team to showcase the addition of beautiful fall plantings. Many plantings thrive in the fall and can add a gorgeous pop of color to an already vibrant landscape of colored foliage. Goldenrod, Aster, and Sedum are perennials that will create a tapestry of colors and textures. Fall annuals, such as mums, come in various colors to make your property beautiful during this rich season of change.
While many homeowners may expect to do their fall raking, mulching, and clean-up independently, there are many advantages to using an all-inclusive landscaping service. The most obvious advantage of using a landscaping service is that your lawn, trees, and garden beds will receive appropriate and expert care for the season. Professional landscaping teams know how to watch the weather patterns and time their services appropriately. They will generally winterize your beds before the first hard frost, time the leaf cleanup so that you won’t need multiple visits, and take care of your irrigation and hardscape winterizing so nothing is damaged. An all-inclusive landscaping service can help place the right fall annuals in the right spots in your yard to get the best color. The consistent care your landscaping will get when using an all-inclusive service will show in the health and vibrancy of your property.
Another key advantage of using an all-inclusive landscaping service is the value you receive. While a landscaping service is an investment on your part, using a crew that already has the right tools, materials, and equipment to handle everything in your yard rather than having to procure it yourself can be a significant saving. And while you are paying for a service, the value you are gaining is your time. Fall landscaping is a time-consuming process. Rather than spending the dwindling days and weekends working in your yard, you can spend them enjoying the best parts of the season with your friends and family.
Fall is a breathtaking time of year in the area, with the trees and plants showcasing their richest colors. With an all-inclusive landscaping service, you will know that your property is healthy, well cared for, and set up to thrive all year long. Contact Twin Oaks Landscape to learn more.