Fall is finally here, and if you think that means it’s time to put the away the yard care tools, think again. Fall is one of the best times of the year to get out and work in your yard. But you have to tackle the projects the right way. Read on to see exactly why and how you should tackle your fall landscaping projects in the Greensboro area.
What makes fall so great for landscape projects?
Spring is normally the time you work on your yard. Rightfully so as the weather starts to warm up and flowers and plants are able to start blooming. But the fall is great too as we come down from the more extreme temperatures of summer and being outside working is a little more enjoyable. This makes tackling those projects you just couldn’t get to so nice. Plus, you are less susceptible to surprises of spring like a heat wave or late frost that can totally kill your budding plants. In fact, fall can actually be a great time to put some plants in the ground.
We’re specifically talking about perennials, shrubs, and trees. Planting these kinds of plants in the fall will help to establish a strong root system without expending energy on growing leaves or blooming flowers. So once the calendar shifts from winter to spring again, these plants will be ready to put all their energy toward growing. Of course, planting is fun, but if you want to make it even more fun while saving some money, do it with your neighbors.
Chances are many of your neighbors will also be working on their yards this fall. Why not save some money and time by working on your yards together? Coordinate a weekend to get your projects done and split the cost of materials such as rental tools or a dumpster for yard waste. Your skilled team here at redbox+ Dumpsters of Greensboro has plenty of roll-off dumpsters for rent in a wide range of sizes to help with your landscape renovation projects.
Quick and Easy Fall Landscape Ideas
It doesn’t take a big budget project to shake up the look of your yard. Landscaping projects can be very DIY-friendly and you can typically work with what you already have. Here are some ideas for yard projects that can be done with a quick trip to the hardware store or local lawn and garden shop:
- Mulch: Take a trip to a store, buy a bag of mulch, poor that mulch in your garden bed. It’s as simple as that! You’ll have a fresh look with the added bonuses of protecting your garden from weeds and helping it retain water.
- Perennials: These kind of plants can bloom every single year. Kind of like a mystical phoenix, rising from the ashes. Okay it’s a little less mystical than that, but planting some perennials doesn’t require a green thumb to do right and will give you beautiful plants year after year.
- Edge or expand your patio: Dig a small trench around your patio. Fill in that trench with landscape stones, mulch, or pavers. This will help expand the total area of your patio or just add a new splash of color or flare.
- Native plants: Native plants are acclumated to your specific area making them easy to maintain.There are plenty of native plants here in Greensboro so go do a little research and get some seeds in the ground this fall.
- Xeriscaping: Water-use is an important thing to consider and xeriscaping projects require little to no irrigation. DIY-friendly options include gravel walkways, a dry creek bed with river rocks, or expanding the mulched area of your yard. Not only do these features look great, but they also require little maintenance and save water.
Handle Your Fall Landscape Waste
Proper landscape waste management can make or break your whole project. Let the team here at redbox+ Dumpsters of Greensboro handle the waste for you so you can focus on actually getting the yard of your dreams. Our yard waste dumpsters will fit seamlessly in your driveway or any other part of your home, and we can usually get one to your home within the same day. Book one of our dumpster rentals in the Greensboro area today!