Texas Fall Yard Improvement Ideas

• Continue Watering and Adjust as Needed
  Fall temperatures can be hot or mild in Texas; keep watering lawns—especially cool-season grasses—until at least mid-November, then reduce frequency as needed.
• Leaf Removal and Debris Cleanup
  Frequent raking or mulching fallen leaves prevents suffocation of grass, reduces disease risk, and boosts yard appearance.
• Aerate and Overseed Lawns
  Aerate compacted soil and overseed with cool-season grass seed to promote thick, green turf the following spring, especially for high-traffic or thin areas.
• Prune Shrubs and Perennials
  Trim back overgrown shrubs and cut perennials as they go dormant to encourage healthy spring growth and maintain tidy beds.
• Mulching Beds and Trees
  Apply a fresh layer of mulch to garden beds and around trees to insulate roots, retain moisture, and suppress winter weeds.
• Bonus TipsPerform a fall irrigation system check to fix leaks and prevent winter damage.
  Plant fall flowers (like pansies or violas) for color through winter, and consider laying new sod if needed.
  Fertilize lawns with appropriate nutrients to strengthen roots before winter.

Applying these projects keeps a Texas yard healthy, attractive, and resilient despite the region’s unique fall climate patterns.