Main Line Fall Landscaping for Spring and Summer Selling tips are here! It may seem counterintuitive, but working on your Main Line garden and landscaping in the fall actually makes a lot of sense. Not only does this transitional time serve as a great opportunity to lean into the new season, but it’s also helpful to prepare your yard ahead of the cold months. Let’s go over fall landscape strategies for Spring and Summer Selling. Not sure where to start? Let our fall landscaping ideas inspire you.
1. Do Some Yard Cleanup
The transitional weeks between summer and fall are a great time to do a little yard tidying and cleanup. Tackle weeds that can quickly take over. Remove annuals past their prime: Clean up the garden by removing any annuals that are no longer flowering.Tend to your yard’s bald spots: Revive your lawn by using lawn fertilizer and overseeding to address any bare or patchy areas.
2. Don’t Deadhead Everything Just Yet
While you might be tempted to go through and deadhead your plants or remove any remnants from summer, but plants like alliums and Rudbeckia can continue to add texture and interest to your borders well into fall. Use your eye to determine what still has some life yet, and what should be trimmed back.
3. Showcase Hardy Autumnal Plants
Plenty of varieties thrive in the autumn. However, if you live in an area with especially cold winters, it’s important to select hardy plant varieties—such as Oriental poppies and peonies—and look after them more diligently. Be cautious about watering your plants too late into the season, as this can cause the roots and plant to freeze and die.
4. Try Container Plants
Potted plants not only make beautiful additions to any outdoor area, but you can transfer them indoors (“overwintering”) if it gets too cold to keep them outside. Consider fall containers that pair sturdy, hardy succulents like echeveria with pansies and violas. The succulents can then be potted and placed indoors for a wonderful display to enjoy through the winter.
5. Add Trees and Shrubs
Some trees that grow beautifully in the fall are Japanese maples, especially the cut leaf weepers, Sargent crabapples, and weeping cherries. Remember that container trees will need water and very attentive care during winter, especially if there is snow cover.
6. Mind Your Borders
Your landscape borders—the sliver of space between your grass and garden—are ripe with visual opportunity. Take advantage of the space are the right plants. Stephen Eich recommends, “Think beyond fall foliage for seasonal interest. Using unique plants, such as Callicarpa (beautyberry), adds an unexpected pop of vibrant purple to the landscape and contributes something special to perennial borders.”
These tips enhance the curb appeal of your home but also ensure your yard is in prime condition for the changing seasons. A well-maintained garden can significantly contribute to the overall appeal of your property when you’re ready to sell. Contact Kimmy Rolph real estate to discuss your home selling strategy year round.
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