Fall is one of the best times of year to be outside. With the cooling temperatures and the changing leaves, you don’t want to miss your yard this fall!

There are plenty of yard projects for the fall such as raking, fertilizing, and planting bulbs for spring. However, fall isn’t only for yard work; there are plenty of ways to have fun in your yard too!

Build a patio in your yard

A patio is an excellent way to make the most of your yard. There are many different materials to use and styles to choose. A patio is a chance to get creative and build a space you’ll love.

• An added living space
• Give your kitchen a break (grill out!)
• Low maintenance
• Perfect for entertaining
• Consider incorporating woods and metals
• Add pallet furniture for a more rustic feel
• Include pops of color with your seat cushions
• Hang a string of lights for a relaxed ambience 

Install a firepit or outdoor fireplace in your yard this fall

Firepits can be used all year long. Because they provide warmth, you can gather around your firepit or outdoor fireplace on cool fall nights or even into the cold winter months. 

Firepits also increase your home’s value because they are highly desirable, and they give your backyard (or front yard) a wow-factor. It’s almost as if you are adding an extra room to your home because you have one more place to hang out with family and friends. Why stay cooped up inside when you have a firepit in your yard?

Add a retaining wall to your yard this fall

Retaining walls are a great way to add dimension to your yard. They also serve a functional purpose: reducing erosion. Retaining walls are especially helpful for sloped yards and are good to keep in mind for snow and snow melt.

• Increases the amount of usable land in your yard
• Protects against water saturation
• Improves drainage 
• Adds visuals interest to your landscaping
• Boosts curb appeal
• Use other landscaping elements in conjunction with the retaining wall (i.e. flowers and bushes)

Call Great Goats Landscaping today!

We’re a local landscaping company that loves to collaborate with homeowners to create a one-of-a-kind landscaping design. We’d love to help you with your landscaping this fall. Give us a call!

Although fall is nearing, it is not too late to start (or finish!) landscaping projects. There are several things you can do to add to your landscaping in September. There are also ways you can prepare for the upcoming cooler months. 

Install a firepit or outdoor fireplace

Firepits offer a cozy space to spend quality time with your family and enjoy the fresh air all year long. While firepits are often associated with summer nights, they are perfect for fall and winter because they provide warmth. The cool night air can be just as enjoyable as the warm, summer evenings!

Firepits also increase your home’s value because they are highly desirable, and they give your backyard (or front yard) a wow-factor. It’s almost as if you are adding an extra room to your home because you have one more place to hang out with family and friends. Why stay cooped up inside when you have a firepit in your yard?

Plant bulbs in your landscaping in September

Fall is a great time to look for deals on bulbs and scrubs. The demand is not as high in the fall so prices will be low or discounted. Many bulbs – tulip, crocus, daffodil, hyacinth, anemone and iris – are cold tolerant and can easily spend the winter underground.

Continue to maintain your lawn 

Grass continues to grow up until the first frost so keep mowing it to it’s ideal height (3 inches). If your grass is too long, it will mat and be vulnerable to fungi like snow mold. 

Raking is an important part of lawn maintenance in the fall. Too many wet, soggy leaves can smother the grass and plants, making it difficult for them to receive oxygen. However, fallen leaves can provide excellent nutrients for your grass. Instead of raking the leaves, chop them up with your mower and turn it into a soil-enhancing mulch.

Many people neglect watering in September because they believe the growing season is over. It’s essential you continue to water through the fall (up until the first frost) to keep the grass roots well hydrated, giving them all the success they need to survive the winter and be ready to come back strong in the spring!

Enjoy your landscaping in September!

Summer isn’t quite over yet! There are still plenty of warm days to spend time outside and enjoy the yard and landscaping you have. Soak up the final warm days before you have to start your fall clean-up.

Call Great Goats Landscaping

We’re a local landscaping company that loves to collaborate with homeowners to create a one-of-a-kind landscaping design. We’d love to help you with your landscaping in September. Give us a call!

While landscaping is often associated with spring and summer, there are still plenty of things to do with your landscaping in the fall. 

Do prep for spring

Fall is a perfect time to plant trees, scrubs, and flowers because the soil is still warm from the summer, which is excellent for root development. Planting in the fall allows your plants to have time to prepare for the growing season in spring.

In the fall, plants aren’t stressed by the heat. If you wait to transplant in the spring, your plants will have to devote more energy to acclimating and surviving, rather than blooming and thriving.

Do plant bulbs in your fall landscaping

Fall is a great time to look for deals on bulbs and scrubs. The demand is not as high in the fall so prices will be low or discounted. Many bulbs – tulip, crocus, daffodil, hyacinth, anemone and iris – are cold tolerant and can easily spend the winter underground. 

Don’t forget about curb appeal

When preparing your landscaping for the cooler months, you don’t want to end up with a blank slate. You can still have pristine landscaping in fall! 

Do maintain your landscaping in the fall

It’s important to maintain your yard through the fall months. Keep leaves from suffocating your grass and plants, and make sure all the weeds are pulled out. Fall is also a great time to freshen up the mulch around your trees and flower beds. 

Do continue to enjoy your yard in the fall

Planting and preparing for spring are not the only things you can do in the fall. You should continue to enjoy your yard and landscaping! Install a firepit or outdoor fireplace for the cool, fall evenings. Or, sit on your patio and breathe in the crisp air while watching your landscaping change color. Fall is one of the best times to be outside!

Call Great Goats Landscaping today!

Great Goats Landscaping is a small, local business that loves collaborating with homeowners to create a one-of-a-kind landscaping design. We offer a variety of services, and we’d love to help you get your landscaping ready for fall. Give us a call today!