FALL 2010 DESIGN TIPS

As we move into Fall, our inclination is to put off outdoor projects that we did not get around to during the summer. That may not be the best course of action.

While spring is typically the busy planting season, planting perennials, shrubs, and trees in the Fall is actually more beneficial. It allows plants the opportunity to develop healthy root systems, while at the same time, saving you money on water compared to spring and summer plantings. Fall is typically a better time to attempt transplants for many types of vegetation, as the stress of planting wanes with the heat.

Coincidentally, Fall is also one of the best times to assess your outdoor space and plan ahead before the spring season. As the leaves fall it becomes easier to assess where additional screening may be needed. For overgrown areas, now is the best time to tackle removal of overgrowth and to plant something more aesthetically pleasing. Ask yourself, "How is the basic structure or 'bones' of your garden?" Areas that were once lush in the summer can suddenly seem lacking, but easily corrected by incorporating additional evergreens while not impacting a garden in full bloom.

Think ahead to your wants and needs for Spring and get a head start on your construction projects by allowing us to complete the design and hardscape installation during the Fall months. You'll be the first one on your block next Spring to enjoy a new landscape installation, while others will be experiencing a torn up yard during the best part of the year. Along with planning ahead, we still have the capacity in our schedule to work on your irrigation and lighting - the perfect Fall project!

We hope you are enjoying the fall and the change of seasons.
We look forward to working with you; please feel free to contact us!