As the warm days of summer begin to fade, it’s easy to shift focus away from yard work, but the transition between seasons is the perfect time to take care of a few key landscaping tasks that will set your property up for a beautiful and healthy fall. With a little attention now, you can protect your landscape and keep your yard looking its best for as long as possible.
Light Pruning Goes a Long Way
Late summer is a great time to remove any dead or damaged plant material. While heavy pruning should be saved for late winter or early spring, a quick trim can encourage continued healthy growth. Focus on clearing away dead flowers, broken branches, and overgrowth that may be blocking sunlight or airflow.
Boost Lawn Health Before Temperatures Drop
Don’t neglect your lawn just because cooler weather is approaching. Take this opportunity to overseed bare patches, address pet damage, and apply fertilizer to give your grass the nutrients it needs heading into fall. Tackling weeds now will also help prevent them from resurging in the spring.
Give Your Landscaping Tools Some TLC
With fewer weekly yard tasks ahead, now is the ideal time to service your landscaping equipment. Sharpen mower blades, clean your trimmers and pruners, and check that everything is stored properly before winter hits. A little preventive maintenance now ensures your tools are ready to go when you need them next season.
Start Planning Your Fall Landscape
If you’re looking to refresh your landscaping with new seasonal color or layout changes, late summer is the time to plan. Decide where to plant fall bulbs like tulips and daffodils, order your mulch or protective coverings, and consider any hardscaping changes you might want to implement before the first frost.
Let Professionals Handle the Transition
End-of-summer landscaping doesn’t have to be a solo job. If you’d rather enjoy the final days of warm weather without the hassle, professional landscapers can take care of fall prep for you. From leaf removal and annual plant rotation to seasonal cleanup and fresh installs, experienced landscapers can handle it all.
Better View Landscape LLC offers full-service grounds management to get your property ready for fall. Whether you’re preparing flower beds, managing turf health, or installing new seasonal features, our team has the tools and expertise to keep your yard thriving into the cooler months.
Contact us today at (410)921-1100 to schedule your seasonal landscaping service and enjoy a beautiful transition into fall.