September has a way of reminding us that summer doesn’t last forever.
The days are still warm enough to work outside, but cooler evenings make it easier to think about what still needs attention before winter arrives. For homeowners across Berks and Schuylkill counties, this can be one of the best times of year to tackle outdoor projects that improve the look, function, and condition of the property.
At Keystone Landscape Supply, we help homeowners and contractors every day with the materials they need for projects large and small. From topsoil and mulch to decorative stone, pavers, wall block, and construction stone, fall is a good time to put those materials to work. Keystone has served the area since 1980 and supplies both residential and commercial customers throughout Hamburg, Kutztown, Reading, Wyomissing, Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, Tamaqua, and surrounding communities.
Is Fall a Good Time for Landscaping?
Yes. Fall can be an excellent time for landscaping because the weather is usually cooler, the ground is still workable, and many outdoor projects can be completed before freezing temperatures arrive.
The key is choosing projects that make sense for the season.
Here are seven worth considering.
1. Refresh Your Mulch
Mulch isn’t only for spring.
A fresh layer in fall can clean up tired-looking beds while helping protect soil as colder weather moves in. Keystone carries premium virgin hardwood mulch in several varieties, making it easy to freshen the look around trees, shrubs, and planting beds.
2. Add Decorative Stone
Decorative stone is a simple way to give a landscape a more finished look.
It works well around foundations, walkways, planting beds, and areas where you want something more permanent than mulch. Keystone carries decorative stone in a variety of colors and sizes and can help determine how much material a project may need.
3. Fix Low or Uneven Areas With Topsoil
Notice a low spot every time it rains?
Fall can be a good time to correct uneven areas before winter moisture and spring thaw make the problem more noticeable.
Screened topsoil can help with grading, lawn repair, garden beds, and general property improvement. Keystone also offers compost and other soil products for different outdoor uses.
4. Improve Drainage Around Your Property
Water tends to reveal problems quickly.
Should rainwater collect near your home, driveway, patio, or walkway, stone and grading materials may help improve drainage and direct water more effectively.
The right material depends on the project, which is why talking through what you’re trying to accomplish before ordering can save time and frustration.
5. Repair or Build a Walkway or Patio
A cracked walkway or unfinished patio doesn’t have to wait until spring.
Cooler fall weather can make hardscape work more comfortable, and completing the project now means it will already be ready when warmer weather returns.
Keystone carries concrete pavers, wall blocks, natural stone, and other hardscape materials for patios, walkways, and outdoor living spaces.
6. Build or Repair a Retaining Wall
Retaining walls do more than add visual interest.
They can help manage slopes, create usable areas, define beds, and improve the overall structure of a landscape.
Small repairs made now may also prevent bigger problems after another Pennsylvania winter.
7. Prepare Your Garden Beds for Spring
One of the easiest ways to get ahead is to prepare now.
Adding fresh soil or compost in the fall gives you a head start for spring planting. Clean beds, improve the soil, and take care of edging now, and you’ll have less work waiting for you when everything starts growing again.
Not Sure What Material You Need?
That’s a common question, especially when a project involves stone, mulch, soil, or pavers.
You don’t need to figure it all out before you call.
At Keystone Landscape Supply, our team can help you think through the project, choose the right material, and estimate how much you may need. Delivery is also available for many landscape materials throughout Berks and Schuylkill counties.
Fall may be getting closer, but there’s still plenty of time to improve your outdoor space.
A few smart projects now can make your property look better through fall and leave you better prepared for winter and spring.
Have a project in mind? Give Keystone Landscape Supply a call or stop by and tell us what you’re working on. We’ll help you find the materials to get it done.