Do you have the perfect spot in mind for a new tree

or grouping of shrubs? Maybe you lost a plant, or

some of your older shrubs need to be replaced be-

cause they’ve become overgrown. If you’re in a

newer home, chances are there are still some parts

of your master landscape plan to be installed. Or, if

you’re planning to move, your landscape may need a

facelift before you put your home up for sale.

Whatever your situation, if you want to install trees

or shrubs, fall is a great time to do it. The cooler

weather and more plentiful moisture give landscape

plants a chance to put out roots and get used to

their new home before the stress of next summer’s

heat and dryness is upon them. They’ll have an

extra growing season to become established, and

you’ll have the pleasure of seeing your new land-

scape plants bloom or leaf out next spring.

Fall is also a great time to add mulch to landscape.

Not only will mulch make your property look better,

but it will keep soil temperatures more steady

around your landscape plants. Mulch can also be ap-

plied in the winter, after the first freeze of the year.

This will help to prevent freeze/thaw cycles through-

out the colder months, which can damage plant

roots and heave new plantings out of the soil in ex-

treme cases. Mulch will also help to conserve mois-

ture in the soil throughout the winter season,

making your valuable landscape plantings less sus-

ceptible to winter stress.

As with any landscaping project, it’s always a good

idea to get professional advice and help. You’ll get

top quality results, your project will be done quickly,

and your back muscles will suffer less as well!

If you are looking to book a fall planting and mulch touch-up, give us a call today and speak to the experts at Shannon Lawn & Landscaping. We serve areas of Fairfield County, CT including Fairfield, Trumbull, Westport, Monroe, Milford, Shelton, Stratford and more!