We are fortunate to live in a climate where landscaping and planting can be a year round activity. When many of us think of landscaping our yards spring usually comes to mind as the best time of year to get started. I think that is a pretty logical assumption, and in many parts of the country this is true, but in Gainesville spring actually ranks as the second best time of year to start new landscaping projects. First place actually goes to fall!
If you are looking to spruce up your yard with some new plantings, it’s actually fall that tops the list of the best season for Gainesville, FL landscaping installations. Our seasons are a little bit different than the rest of the country, instead of winter being the harshest season for our landscapes, it’s actually summer that brings the most stressful conditions. This time of year the cooler temperatures help the plants roots to get well established and the soil is still warm enough to allow the roots to grow until the first frost hits. We are also fortunate to have mild winters in our climate so the roots can grow throughout the season. By the time the next summer arrives, new shrubs and plants will have had plenty of time to become acclimated to their new homes, giving them more resiliency to withstand heat and drought conditions that our warmer weather brings.
For the same reasons, this is also the best time of year if you are thinking about re-sodding your lawn. The decreased rainfall helps us to better control the amount of moisture your new lawn receives which can help alleviate some of the fungus issues that might affect a new lawn planted in the wet season, and the cool temperatures are much better tolerated. This gives the lawn time to establish deep roots and gives you a great chance at cultivating the lush green lawn that so many of us desire!
Remember that our fall is a very short season in Gainesville, so make sure to get started on your fall landscaping right away to give your new plants and shrubs the best start. If you are interested in a consultation for any landscaping project please give us a call to set up a free consultation at 352-378-LAWN.
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