Why is Fall the Best Time for New Landscaping Projects?

Fall is the Best Time for New Landscaping Projects.

Native plants for fall planting in Saratoga, Fall is the Best Time for New Landscaping.
A new native plants installation, fall 2014.
Established native plants landscaping in Saratoga Springs, NY, Fall the Best Time for New Landscaping.
Same garden in August, 2015.

Why Fall Is the Best Time for New Landscaping Projects.

There are so many reasons—really, so many.

Let’s start with the one everyone can appreciate: it’s easy.
When new garden or landscape projects begin in the fall, we’re working with nature instead of against it. Cooler temperatures and consistent rainfall create ideal conditions for plants to settle in without stress. Roots grow strong while the plants rest, and there’s virtually no follow-up work that first year. Homeowners don’t need to weed or water, and by the second season—if native plants were chosen and there’s no drought—watering becomes unnecessary altogether.

The Catskills, New York Fall Foliage.

Another reason? Fall work just feels better.
For both homeowners and landscaping professionals, the cooler weather makes outdoor labor a pleasure instead of a challenge. No more worries about heat exhaustion, dehydration, sunburn, or mosquitoes. The air smells crisp and clean, the colors are dazzling, and the whole experience is simply more enjoyable. Spending long hours outside in the gardens becomes something to look forward to.

Joe Pye (Eutrochium purpureum) seedhead bouquet and a happy, smiling woman in autumn.
Everyone who works outside loves the autumn season best of all.

And the payoff comes quickly.
When spring arrives after a fall renovation, the plants are already established and ready to thrive. They “wake up” beautifully on their own. Maintenance is minimal—possibly just a little vernal cutting back and light weeding—and the reward is a lush, flower-filled garden that practically takes care of itself.

In short, planting gardens in the fall sets you up for effortless beauty the following year. It’s the season of smart work, calm weather, and nature doing most of the garden heavy lifting for you.

 Fall the Best Time for New Landscaping.

Yes, Fall is the Best Time for New Landscaping Projects.

So, when the question is raised, “Is fall the best time for new landscaping projects?” Above all, you can know with certainty that it is. Enjoy the autumnal time in your garden!

All things considered, Jessecology is ready, willing and able

to design + build stunning gardens in your NYS project site. Consider us above all, we’d absolutely love to work with you! Start Your Project today!