Fall Gardening Tips
Keeping your Garden Beautiful as the Seasons Change
We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful community filled with gorgeous
homes and beautiful courtyard gardens that are filled with striking colors, textures,
forms and fragrances.
As a professional and passionate award-winning Landscape Designer since 1996, I
understand how important it is to create a beautiful garden that begins with a
landscape design. When I meet with a new client on the initial Onsite
Consultation, it’s important for me to understand the vision and what’s involved in
creating and maintaining the garden.
Fall is a cooler time of year that begs the garden to wind down after the hot
summer days as the deciduous plants and perennials die back and the trees begin to
drop their leaves. Evergreen plants such as Boxwoods, Yews, Juniper, Italian
Cypress, Magnolia, Crape Myrtle, Ligustrum, Palms, Viburnum, Camellias,
Azaleas and Gardenias are some of my favorites that accent and beautify the
garden year-round.
Planting in the fall gives your trees and shrubs a head start, making them more
resilient and better able to withstand drought and heat in the future. Always pay
attention to the intended mature size and placement of plants so that as the garden
ages, it creates a cohesive and inviting garden.
Take time to stroll through your garden to assess the garden’s needs. Fall is a great
time to clean up after the summer months by trimming, pruning, weeding and
checking for diseases and pests. These simple actions make an immediate tidier
and prettier vibe. I also recommend and offer a quarterly plant-specific fertilization
treatment that keeps the plant materials healthy and beautiful.
Consider updating Planters with thrillers, fillers, and spillers by introducing vibrant
colors that add pops of color to entrances, focal point areas, as well as sprinkling
some throughout the beds.
Irrigation is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a healthy and happy
garden. Even though temperatures are cooler, it’s important to continue watering
your garden as needed. Newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials need consistent
moisture to establish their roots. Be careful not to over- or under-water, as cooler
temperatures mean that water will evaporate more slowly.
Having cooler evenings beckons us to outdoor entertaining, so be mindful by
keeping the Fire Pits, Outdoor Kitchens, Pools, and Water Features clean and
inviting.
Mulch for Protection and Nutrient Retention- Applying a layer of hardwood mulch
to your garden beds is one of the best things you can do for your plants as
temperatures begin to drop. Mulch helps to regulate soil temperature, retain
moisture, and prevent weeds.
For scheduling your Onsite Consultation, please give me a call at 704-995-7173 or
e-mail me at linda@lglandscapes.net