BLOG Embrace the Beauty of Autumn: Seasonal Tree and Landscape Preparations Sep 12, 2025

As the vibrant colors of autumn begin to unfurl and the days grow shorter, it is the perfect time to focus on essential tree and landscape preparations. Autumn not only transforms your surroundings into a tapestry of golds, reds, and browns, but it also offers crucial opportunities to ensure your property maintains its beauty and health throughout the colder months. At Lucky’s Tree Removal and Landscape Services, we understand the importance of seasonal maintenance and are here to guide you through these essential tasks.

To begin, one of the most critical steps is to conduct a thorough inspection of your trees. Look for any signs of disease, damage, or dead branches that might become hazardous in winter storms. Identifying and addressing these issues now is paramount in preventing property damage or harm caused by falling branches. For this reason, professional tree services are recommended to assess and take necessary actions, such as pruning or removal, ensuring that your trees remain healthy and sturdy.

Additionally, autumn is the ideal time for pruning. With the leaves off many trees, the structure of the tree is more visible, allowing for more precise cuts while reducing the risk of spreading diseases. Proper pruning promotes better growth in spring, enhances tree structure, and can even improve fruit yield for those with fruit-bearing trees. Hiring a skilled arborist from Lucky’s ensures these tasks are performed with care and expertise.

The transition into cooler weather also marks the perfect opportunity to focus on soil health. Aerating compacted soil allows for better water penetration and root growth. It’s also an excellent time to fertilize, giving your trees and shrubs the nutrients they need to withstand the winter months and emerge lush and vibrant in the spring. Our landscape services at Lucky’s include customized fertilization plans tailored to the specific needs of your landscape.

Raking leaves, while sometimes viewed as a tedious task, plays a vital role in landscape care. Leaves left to accumulate can smother grass, encouraging mold and disease. However, rather than discarding them, consider composting. Composting leaves returns essential nutrients to the soil, promoting healthy plant growth. If composting is not an option, our team can help with leaf collection and removal.

Additionally, mulching is an important step in protecting your landscape during autumn. Applying mulch around trees and garden beds helps retain moisture, insulates against temperature extremes, and reduces weed growth. It is crucial, however, to apply mulch in a way that prevents it from being piled against the trunks of trees. Our landscape experts can assist in creating an effective mulching plan that protects your plants without creating issues like rot.

Finally, autumn is a strategic time for planting new trees and shrubs. The cooler temperatures and increased rainfall help new plants establish robust root systems. Whether you want to add shade trees, ornamental varieties, or a splash of spring flowers, planning and planting now can yield impressive results in the coming months.

In conclusion, with the right preparations, autumn can be an enjoyable and productive season for enhancing your landscape. By addressing tree health, managing soil and nutrients, and protecting your plants, you ensure your property's vitality and aesthetics. The team at Lucky’s Tree Removal and Landscape Services is here to support all your tree care and landscaping needs, helping you embrace the beauty of autumn with expertise and dedication.