As summer heat fades and cooler weather rolls in, fall becomes one of the best times to care for your landscape. In the Dallas–Fort Worth area, this transitional season brings relief from extreme temperatures—making it ideal for planting, pruning, and prepping your yard for winter.
Whether you're maintaining your existing landscape or planning a fall upgrade, these expert fall landscaping tips will help your outdoor space stay healthy, beautiful, and ready for the months ahead.
At Salas Outdoors, we know exactly what DFW yards need this time of year. Let’s walk through what you should focus on this fall to protect your investment and keep your landscape thriving.
Fall is the perfect time to add seasonal color to your yard. While summer flowers fade, many plants thrive in the milder fall weather of North Texas.
Consider planting:
Refreshing your beds with hardy fall plants will keep your landscape vibrant well into winter—and Salas Outdoors can help you design beds that mix seasonal beauty with long-term impact.
Fall is the best time to aerate your lawn in DFW. Over the summer, soil becomes compacted due to heat and foot traffic, which prevents water and nutrients from reaching the roots.
Why aerate and fertilize in fall?
A lush lawn next spring starts with smart fall care. Ask Salas Outdoors about seasonal turf maintenance plans.
Fall is also the ideal time to prune trees, shrubs, and perennials before they go dormant. Pruning helps prevent disease, encourages healthy spring growth, and keeps your landscape neat.
Focus on:
Proper pruning also helps reduce storm-related limb damage—a common issue during winter winds in DFW.
Fallen leaves, weeds, and spent plants can attract pests and mold. Fall is the time to clear out your beds, prep for winter, and apply a fresh layer of mulch.
Benefits of mulching in fall:
Use natural mulch like hardwood or cedar, and apply it 2–3 inches deep around trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
Thinking of adding a patio, fire pit, pergola, or retaining wall? Fall is a great time to start those projects.
Why install hardscapes in fall?
Salas Outdoors specializes in hardscape design and installation, and fall is one of the best seasons to get started without the heat delays.
Fall rains in DFW can cause flooding, erosion, and water pooling—especially in yards with poor drainage.
Take time to inspect:
Solutions may include regrading, French drains, or dry creek beds—all services Salas Outdoors offers. Fall is the perfect season to fix these issues before winter rains hit hard.
As daylight hours get shorter, your outdoor lighting becomes more important for safety, ambiance, and usability.
Consider adding or upgrading:
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Schedule your free fall consultation today, and let’s get your yard ready for cooler weather, holiday gatherings, and long-term beauty.
