It’s almost fall again, and while the hardest part of caring for a lawn is behind you, there is still a great deal of work to do. These tips will stand you in good stead as you gather supplies and make plans for fall renovations, whether you are accumulating customized sandstone gravel from a reputable provider or preparing to paint your home’s exterior.
Planting for Fall
Some plants look good and stay healthy in every season. These include hydrangeas, pagoda dogwood, fothergilla, ninebarks and more. Don’t forget the ever-popular evergreen trees and bushes, including pine and holly.
Your plants should have a regular pattern, whether they are tall trees or slender, gently curving flower beds. Repeating plant shape patterns is key to giving your garden a neat, even, symmetrical look. To add variety and interest, consider using the same shape patterns with different species.
Hardscaping
Fall is a great time to think about hardscaping. You could add a retainer wall, a sidewalk, a rock formation or a fountain. Don’t forget to line your flowerbeds and tree beds with mulch, sand or customized sandstone gravel. If you are trying to balance soft landscaping with hard landscaping, functional features might be best. Consider a fountain or a koi pond.
Maintenance
Fall comes with its own stringent maintenance requirements. As beautiful as autumn leaves might be, they get dangerously slippery and deprive your grass of sunlight. You’ll need to rake, bag and dispose of them every week. If you have a pool, you’ll have to maintain its chemical balance even when not in use. This is also a good time to get caught up on any unfinished repair work, like sealing cracks in sidewalks or driveways.
