End-of-Summer Landscaping Ideas & Preparing for Fall with a Trusted Landscape Partner

As summer slowly gives way to crisp autumn air, your landscape has a brief but important window of opportunity. Late summer is not just about winding down — it’s a chance to refresh your outdoor space, handle essential maintenance, and lay the groundwork for a vibrant fall season. Whether you're looking to enhance curb appeal or getting your yard prepped for cooler weather enjoying evenings by the fire pit, having a trusted landscaping partner by your side can make all the difference.

Why Late Summer Landscaping Matters

Late summer is a unique transition point in the gardening and landscaping calendar. The intense heat begins to fade, making it more comfortable to work outdoors, while your soil is still warm — perfect for planting. It’s also a time when many homeowners overlook their landscapes, thinking the best of the season is behind them. That’s where a little planning and expert guidance go a long way.

Smart End-of-Summer Landscaping Ideas

Here are several thoughtful ways to improve your landscape during this transitional season:

Add Late-Blooming Color

Give your garden a second wave of color with late-summer and early-fall blooms like black-eyed Susans, sedum, asters, and ornamental grasses. These hardy plants bring texture and vibrancy into September and beyond.

Plant Perennials, Trees, and Shrubs

Fall is one of the best times to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials. The soil is still warm, which helps roots establish before winter, and you’ll enjoy stronger growth next spring.

Freshen Up Mulch and Beds

A new layer of mulch not only tidies up your beds but also protects roots and helps retain moisture heading into drier fall conditions.

Tackle a Thorough Clean-Up

Now is the time to remove dead annuals, trim back overgrown plants, and clean out garden beds. A professional landscape team can help you do this efficiently, ensuring your yard stays neat and disease-free.

Lawn Maintenance for a Healthier Spring

Aeration, overseeding, and fall fertilization are key to reviving summer-stressed lawns. Taking care of your grass now leads to a thicker, greener lawn when spring arrives.

Preparing for Fall: What a Landscape Pro Can Do

Partnering with an experienced landscaper takes the guesswork out of seasonal transitions. Here’s how a professional team can help:

• Assess your landscape’s current condition and identify areas that need attention.

• Develop a fall planting plan to maximize color and long-term health.

• Offer regular maintenance services to keep your lawn and beds in top shape.

• Suggest design enhancements like lighting, walkways, or fire pits that extend your outdoor living season into fall.

Ready to Refresh Your Landscape?

Don’t let the end of summer slip by without giving your outdoor space the attention it deserves. Whether you want a pop of late-season color, a fresh lawn strategy, or help cleaning up and prepping for fall, our team is here to help.

Let’s make your landscape thrive — now and into the next season. Contact Barrow Landscapes today to schedule your fall landscape consultation.

Barrow Landscapes’ team specializes in creating low-maintenance, high-impact landscapes with native and ornamental grasses. Whether you’re dreaming of a soft privacy wall or a modern container arrangement, we can help bring your vision to life.

Barrow Landscapes services Metamora, Germantown Hills, Peoria, East Peoria, Washington, Morton and surrounding areas. Contact Barrow Landscapes for all your landscaping needs.

Barrow Landscapes offers Hardscapes including Paver Walkways, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios to Softscapes including landscape plantings, lawn install and repair, and privacy plantings. Barrow Landscapes also offers landscape lighting and 2D and 3D landscape designs so their clients’ can visualize their dream landscapes with unparalleled clarity and confidence, making informed decisions bringing outdoor visions to life.

Call Barrow Landscapes at 309-370.6299 or visit BarrowLandscapes.com. Give us a call today or contact us to get your landscape visions started.

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