Prepare for New Landscape Installation in Fall

Many commercial property owners wait until early spring to start thinking about implementing a new landscape design, but fall is actually a good time to do so. It might seem counterintuitive to plant your new landscape right before cold weather blows in. However, there are many factors that make early fall the ideal time to start your new commercial landscaping project, including:

• Low humidity: Early fall tends to be less humid than spring and summer. High humidity can bring mold, fungus, and pests, which cause new plants to rot and die.
• Cool temperatures: With its mild days and cool nights, early fall temperatures are perfect for planting. In the early growing stages, plants dislike high heat and full sun.
• Good soil condition: Plants grow best in warm, dry soil. In early spring, soil is still cold and soggy from the winter snowfall, which prevents plants from rooting.
• Reduced maintenance: You won’t have to remove weeds or water often if you plant in the fall. Plants grow easily in cool, shady weather.

If you plant your new landscape during fall, you won’t have to hire a landscaper during the busy spring months, and your plants will be hardier come summer. With plenty of time to spread their roots in the winter, your fall plants will fare better during spring storms and summer heat than newly planted trees and shrubs. You might even save money on landscaping services and supplies due to lower demand in the fall.

Once you’re ready to plant your fall garden, you’ll need to decide on the trees, grasses, shrubs, and flowers that will bloom in spring. Certain plant varieties grow better in the fall, and there are some steps you can take to ensure these plants will look their best in the coming year. By avoiding common mistakes, you can ensure that you’ll end up with an appealing outdoor space when winter ends.