Fall Landscaping Trends for 2024

Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home

As the long summer days begin to dwindle and families head back from the beach, it’s time to give your property a fall refresh. There’s no better time to work on your yard, as the soil is easier to shovel and heavy spring rains haven’t flooded newly planted root systems.

DiSabatino Landscaping has a few suggestions to upgrade your property:

Consider New Plants

While mums are one of fall’s prettiest and most popular plants, there are plenty of other options to try. Consider cool-season vegetables and greens such as cabbage, rainbow chard, and ornamental grasses. The deep greens and purples of these plants pair well with fall’s trademark colors. Pansies, violas and black-eyed Susan’s also add splashes of seasonal color.

Add Fire Pits or Fireplaces

Outdoor fires are one of the most iconic aspects of fall. Adding a fire pit or fireplace with comfortable seating extends outdoor entertaining all season long. They can be adapted to fit any size or layout of your backyard. Enjoy time spend outside with friends and family gathered around a cozy fire.

Eco-Friendly Options

Consider composting. It’s one of the most green and cost-effective ways to recycle your grass and leaf clippings. As the trees begin to shed, try composting them instead of dumping them. You can also mow your lawn on a higher blade setting to simply cut the leaves up, helping protect root systems and insulate grass before the cold winter months
arrive.

Swap Out Your Mulch

Natural mulch needs to be replaced yearly, but rubber mulch can last for up to ten years. It’s a different look and may not be for every homeowner, but the maintenance is easier. Rubber mulch does cost more than natural, but since it lasts longer it can actually save you money over time. It’s a nice change for younger children that’s softer on bare feet.

Tend to Overgrowth

Spring and summer are the biggest seasons for plant and shrub growth. Make sure you evaluate your home and trim back overgrown plants. Oakleaf and mophead hydrangeas are old wood varieties that should be cut back so they bloom again. Dahlias are another plant whose bulbs should be dug up and stored over winter time. Evergreens do not need to be trimmed.