When it comes to landscaping, every season offers an exciting opportunity to try something new. The team at Sharp Lawn Inc. has some quick and easy tips to help you add color to your lawn and backyard this fall. Based in Lexington, KY, this landscape design and lawn care company has helped residential and commercial customers create gorgeous outdoor spaces for more than 35 years.

How to Add Fall Colors to Your Landscaping

1. Add Flowers

The simplest way to add visual appeal to a landscape design is to plant flowers. If you’re unsure what to add, then start with your favorite color! Mums and pansies are wonderful fall flowers that come in a variety of dynamic hues. Fall flowers can last through winter and sometimes into early spring bringing color to your space during the times you may need it the most!

2. Trees & Shrubs

If you prefer plants with more structure, look for trees and shrubs that can provide a pop of color. Burning bushes transition from a green foliage in the spring and summer to a vibrant red in the fall months offering color and beauty year-round. Maple trees are beautiful additions to your outdoor space in the fall. Consider an October Glory Maple, pictured to the right, whose leaves turn a red-orange color.

3. Pottery

If you’re looking for a landscaping solution that will last for many years, consider buying new pots and planters for annual flowers. Keep the scale of your current landscape design in mind when shopping for planters. Smaller pieces can enhance a front deck or doorway, while large, decorative styles are ideal for patios and lining walkways.

4. Ornaments & Furniture

Fall’s mild weather makes it a wonderful time to entertain outdoors. Adding new ornaments and furniture helps you add color and texture to the backyard while making the space more functional. Consider installing decorative light fixtures, comfortable seating, and small tables where guests can put their snacks and drinks.

5. Hardscaping

Installing a new patio or retaining wall is an effective way to upgrade your landscaping. These features make the area more useful by increasing your entertaining and planting space. Best of all, the pavers will retain their color and texture, even as the plants go dormant.

Investing in professional landscape design ensures your yard will look beautiful year-round. To learn more about how Sharp Lawn Inc. can incorporate fall’s most eye-catching colors into your landscaping, call (859) 253-6688. These highly trained designers are ready to bring your vision to life! To learn more about the company’s services, visit their website.