Some people neglect their landscape design in the fall because winter is on the way. However, you can tackle a few tasks during autumn to make your yard come to life when spring arrives. Scalia’s Landscape has provided lawn maintenance services to Batavia, NY, residents for 35 years and shares some helpful upkeep tips you can follow this season.

Follow These 3 Fall Landscape Design Tips

1. Finish Your Lawn Maintenance

Don’t stop mowing the yard just because the temperature no longer makes you want to jump in the pool. Grass can continue to grow until after the first frost, so keep your mower accessible until this seasonal milestone. When the first freeze is in the forecast, do your final mow and leave your lawn short for the winter.

2. Take Care of Leaves & Debris

Fall comes with the task of raking leaves. If you have a garden, consider shredding the leaves with your lawn mower to use them as mulch. Then, place the organic debris on the garden beds and around the bases of trees and shrubs to provide insulation before the snow falls. Decaying leaves can also refresh the soil in your yard to improve plant growth come spring.

3. Reseed the Grass

Many people think spring is the right time to spread grass seed, but fall is often the better choice. The ground is typically warmer in the fall, and when it rains, you have the perfect environment for grass growth. Spread seed this autumn so your lawn has a head-start before freezing temperatures move in. 

Along with weeding your garden beds and pulling up bulbs to store for the winter, the three tips above will help you get your yard ready this fall. If you don’t have time in your busy schedule to take care of these tasks, leave them up to the lawn maintenance professionals at Scalia’s Landscape. To discuss your needs, give them a call today at (585) 343-3106. Visit their website for information about their landscape design services.