Fall Landscaping Ideas

Despite the popular belief that summer is the prime time for landscaping, your yard requires attention every season of the year. Keeping your turf green and healthy is possible with some well-timed care before the cold weather arrives. If you’re tired of making the same mistakes that sabotage your lawn every fall, consider these landscaping ideas to turn your lawn into the envy of others next year. 

Cutting Edge Landscaping provides year-round lawn maintenance services. This fall, keep your yard beautiful with the help of our experienced team. We offer a few ideas to optimize your property’s vitality even when the cooler weather rolls around.

Install New Shrubs for Extra Appeal

Shrubs are a beautiful addition to any lawn. These small plants don’t take up too much space, yet they add immense color and texture to your property. There are a wide variety of shrubs to choose from, and our team can help you select the right kinds based on your vision. Since shrubs require regular care, you’ll want us to be there for the upkeep. 

Don’t Slack on Leaf Removal

Seeing the gorgeous colors in fall is one of the many highlights of the season. As the leaves come down, however, they can actually put your lawn at risk. Leaves block sunlight and trap moisture against the grass, leading to potentially severe damage to the lawn underneath. The trick is to regularly remove the leaves rather than letting them pile up. Our team can arrive at your property to quickly remove the leaves so your lawn can maintain optimal health. 

Keep Mowing, but to the Ideal Height

Mowing is very beneficial to your lawn since grass will continue to grow until the very first frost. Regular cuts can prevent matting and snow mold, which are possible consequences of letting it get too long. However, cutting the grass too short isn’t helpful either since it compromises your lawn’s ability to survive the cold, dry winter weather. Plus, mowing mulches the leaves, which can enhance the soil and prevent additional damage. 

If you aren’t sure how to mow to the correct height, let our professionals step in. We’re happy to lend you a hand. 

Reorganize Your Lawn

Strike a balance between hardscaping and softscaping. Fall is an opportunity to revitalize your lawn’s layout so you can maximize the space’s efficacy and comfort. For instance, you may choose to rearrange pavers and softscape features to make room for new potential. Some elements, such as pergolas, can stay in place. Focus on removing the foliage and make way for fresh features in the upcoming spring. 

Add Native Plants

Fall is one of the best times for planting, thanks to the cool, dry days. If you’re looking to add color and curb appeal, consider the power of native plants. Many types of native plants require less maintenance to care for, which minimizes your lawn care needs in the long term. As a result, you’ll have to hassle less with overgrowths, dead plants and other issues. 

Contact Our Landscaping Professionals

Custom Edge Landscaping is ready to help you make the most of your lawn this fall. There are so many ways to enhance your lawn’s health and beauty, and we can help you accomplish exactly that through our dependable landscaping services. Call us today to get started!