why fall is the best time to plan your landscape and hardscape project

as the air cools and the leaves start to show off their colors, i think fall is the most overlooked season for planning outdoor spaces. while everyone in naperville, aurora, plainfield, batavia, geneva, wheaton, downers grove, and lisle is busy enjoying pumpkin patches and fall festivals, i’m out here reminding folks that now is actually the perfect time to schedule a landscape design consultation. fall gives us a calm window to walk your yard together, talk through your ideas, and take all the important measurements before the snow shows up and covers everything.

once we have those measurements, winter becomes our creative season. while your yard rests, we can design and refine the details of your landscaping or hardscaping project without the rush of spring. whether you’re dreaming of a new patio, an outdoor kitchen, a cozy fire pit, or a front entry makeover, using this time to prepare means we’ll have a solid plan in place and can move quickly once spring arrives.

i love fall consultations because the landscape is in transition, and it’s easy to see how a space can change with the seasons. if you’re in the western suburbs of chicago and have been putting off your backyard design, starting now gives us the advantage of time—time to brainstorm, make adjustments, and make sure the design is exactly what you want. and trust me, come spring, you’ll be glad you aren’t waiting in line for a spot on the installation schedule.

so if you’ve been thinking about creating an outdoor sanctuary in naperville, aurora, plainfield, batavia, geneva, wheaton, downers grove, or lisle, fall is your golden opportunity. let’s sit down, dream big, and plan it all out so by the time the tulips bloom, your project is ready to come to life.