From Spooky to Spectacular: Professional Tips for Fall Landscaping

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, now is the time to refresh your outdoor space. The autumn can be a special time to transform your landscape from spooky to spectacular and add beauty that can carry you through the season. A well-kept garden extends an invitation to family and friends. Here are some professional tips to give your fall landscaping some serious wow factor.

Upgrading your curb appeal with seasonal colors

Autumn is all about rich hues. To make the most of this season, plant flowers and shrubs that blossom in shades of red, orange, and yellow. Chrysanthemums, pansies, and marigolds do marvelously during cool weather and add just the right splash of color to your garden. Evergreen shrubs are beautiful almost all year and contrast with fall foliage.

Apart from the cold protection, a layer of mulch protects your plants and helps retain moisture, giving your garden a neat appearance. There are a lot of colors for mulch, which means you can complement the general tone of the landscape.

Using hardscaping to create focal points

Fall is a great time to consider hardscaping elements for incorporation into your garden, including stone pathways and wooden benches as well as decorative garden statues. Such additions add beauty to the garden with a minimum need for seasonal care through fall and winter.

We recommend natural stone or rustic wood, which will perfectly fit the tones of the autumn landscape. Also, you can install a small fire pit or outdoor fireplace to add coziness and warmth to your backyard, which is just perfect for chilly fall nights.

Maintaining your lawn and garden beds

Ongoing care means that your landscape continues to look its best. Remember to take care of fallen leaves regularly. Most lawnmowers let you choose between fine chopping and leaving grass and leaves as mulch or collecting it. Remove dead branches and trim back perennials to maintain order in your garden, and place plants into dormancy for winter. Fall is a great time of year to plant spring bulbs because they can rest through winter and flower magnificently when the weather warms.

Lighting up the night

With the days getting shorter, outdoor lighting becomes more important. Consider low-voltage landscape lighting to highlight the best features of your garden and allow for safety and security. Path lights, spotlights, and string lights can all be placed in well-chosen, strategic locations to maximize the beauty of your landscape after dark.

Call a professional for the best results

Hiring a landscaping professional helps your garden find its full potential. You can find local professionals on AskHomey.com. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for more inspiration. Happy landscaping!