Landscape Designer In Louisville

Most homeowners start prepping their yards in early to mid-fall. That includes clearing leaves, trimming shrubs, pruning trees, fertilizing the lawn, and protecting plants before the first frost. Our team can handle every part of your fall and winter landscape prep so your yard stays healthy until spring.

The best time to schedule leaf removal is late fall, after most leaves have dropped but before winter weather hits. Waiting too long can cause wet leaves to compact, smother your grass, and invite mold. Most homeowners benefit from multiple cleanups throughout the fall season to keep lawns healthy and clear.

Once temperatures drop and plants go dormant, it’s safe to prune many trees and shrubs. This includes deciduous trees like oak, maple, and birch, as well as shrubs like hydrangea, boxwood, and holly. Winter pruning encourages strong spring growth and helps prevent disease spread. However, some flowering shrubs should be pruned after blooming, not in winter — we’ll identify which is best for your yard.

Fall is the ideal time to aerate and overseed your lawn — usually between late August and early October, depending on the region. Once temperatures drop below freezing, it’s too late for grass seed to germinate properly. We use professional aeration and seeding methods to strengthen roots before winter dormancy, leading to thicker, healthier grass in spring.

Leaving a thick layer of leaves can suffocate your grass and cause mold or pest issues. A light layer can be mulched, but anything more should be removed to keep your lawn healthy. Our leaf removal service ensures your yard is clear and prepped for spring growth.