Cooler temperatures and crisp air feel refreshing after the summer heat. The change means it’s time to update with autumn plants and flowers that add color and texture. Check out our seasonal tips, container planting ideas, as well as how to enhance your driveway’s curb appeal.

Don’t forget: Early fall is also the season to aerate and seed for a fuller and healthier lawn. This loosens the soil and allows the grass to retain water and absorb nutrients. Reach out to schedule a time. We can also create a plan for fall tree and shrub planting and get the landscape ready with cold weather plants and flowers to refresh summer pots.

September Tips

• Remove and compost spent annuals and fallen leaves.
• Check for insects and treat accordingly.
• Remove fallen leaves and debris where pests and disease can hide.
• Apply deer repellent.

Time for Hearty Perennials

When the weather turns cold and gray, colorful flowers can transform your property throughout the fall and winter. Chrysanthemums, ornamental peppers, pumpkins, and other cool-season flowers can withstand a light frost and look great on walkways, porches, window boxes and container planters. Contact us about refreshing: 203.622.6070.

Change of Season Prep

This is the time of year to prepare for the colder months. Doing theses items now will save you time, expense and help your property look great when the warmer weather arrives.

Winterize the irrigation system. Before freezing temperatures begin, shut down and drain the irrigation system. This will prevent cracked pipes and costly repairs in spring.

Refresh your landscape with berry bushes. They’re low-maintenance and planting now gives them time to establish strong root systems before winter. A few examples include scarlet firethorne, winterberry holly, juniper and blueberry.

Upgrading Your Driveway 

Landscaping around the driveway adds immediate curb appeal, but there are some other ways to take it to the next level. Including another layer of visual interest will elevate your outdoor space. Here’s a few ideas to consider:

• Brighten up your gravel driveway with low-maintenance plants that have minimal watering. It’s the perfect way to add contrast without oversaturating the gravel.

• Perk up and visually lengthen the space from the driveway to the front door with geometric driveway pavers combined with bright and colorful bushes.

• Add color and interest to a plain driveway gate with rocks, shrubs and flowering bushes. Planting bright blooms next to it creates a vibrant look.

Contact us for any landscaping needs – 203.622.6070.