Seasonal Landscape Care: What Sonoma County Homeowners Should Do Each Fall

As summer winds down, fall is the perfect time to give your Sonoma County yard a little TLC and get it ready for the cooler months. At LandZen, our Sonoma County landscape design team knows that a little seasonal care goes a long way in keeping your outdoor spaces looking great and staying healthy all year.

Here are some simple things to focus on this fall so your yard stays happy and ready for spring.

1. Clean Up and Refresh Planting Beds

Fallen leaves, dead flowers, and overgrown plants can make your beds look messy—and they can hide pests too. Clearing them out not only tidies things up but also helps prevent disease.

Pro tip: Add a fresh layer of mulch or compost. It keeps soil moist, suppresses weeds, and makes your garden look polished.

2. Check Drainage and Irrigation

With rainy season coming, make sure water is flowing where it should. Clear storm drains and gutters, and make sure water isn’t pooling near your house or garden beds.

Also, adjust your irrigation for cooler weather: water less often, fix any leaks, and turn off timers once the rain really starts.

3. Prune Lightly

Fall’s a good time for light pruning—think trimming damaged or crossing branches on shrubs, trees, and perennials. Save the heavy pruning for winter when plants are fully dormant. Light pruning now keeps plants healthy and looking their best for spring.

4. Plan Ahead for Winter

If you’ve been thinking about adding new trees, shrubs, or flowers, fall is the time to plant. Cooler temps and moist soil help roots get established before summer’s heat hits.

Thinking about a bigger yard refresh or full redesign? Working with a Sonoma County landscape design expert now means you’ll be ready to go when planting season rolls around.

5. Protect Outdoor Features

Don’t forget patios, furniture, lights, and water features. Sweep, clean, and check everything. For fountains or irrigation valves, drain or cover them to protect from cold or frost.

Work with Sonoma County’s Landscape Design Experts

Whether it’s a seasonal cleanup, a drainage fix, or a full Sonoma County landscape design, the LandZen team is here to help. We know the local climate and how to keep your landscape thriving year-round.

Let’s get your yard ready for fall—beautiful, functional, and ready to wow.

Contact LandZen today to schedule your fall service or a design consultation.