You’ve probably seen signs of fall around you already: some changing leaves, pumpkin-flavored everything and light sweaters and colorful scarves. The season starts soon, which means your front and backyard probably need some landscaping TLC. What’s needed depends on where you are; a backyard in Connecticut definitely has different needs than a backyard in Texas! Check out some fall landscaping ideas for all over the U.S.

Northeast:

Trees – Planting trees are long-term investments in your home’s landscaping and if you’re in the Northeast U.S., they can bring beautiful colors year after year, fall after fall. Ideas for colorful trees to add to your front or backyard include maples, sycamores and dogwoods. For more information and to learn how to plant a tree, head over to Better Homes and Gardens.

Perennials – Fall in the Northeast can be beautiful. It can also be very warm, or very cold. There have definitely been some Halloweens with snow! Because this season can be so unpredictable, your perennials will need to be hardy. Check out this list of 10 perennials that are able to stand up to cold falls and even colder winters.

 

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Midwest:

If you’re looking to add super bright color to your landscaping, try a Fringe Tree, which can grow to about 12 feet tall and sprouts yellow leaves in the fall. It’s tougher than dogwood, and requires very little pruning or upkeep.

For something softer, try Larch, which has colorful needles rather than leaves, or Sideoats Grama, which is a Midwest-native prairie grass that’s closer to a sandy color.

For ideas for Midwest plants that add fall color, check out Midwest Living’s advice.

Southwest:

Texas and Arizona aren’t exactly known for their fall foliage, yet if you’re looking to bring some of the colorful leaves, trees and shrubs to the Southwest, it is possible! You can find alternatives to maple trees with plants that are native to the region, such as Western Soapberry, a tree that turns yellow in the fall. You can also plant a Virginia Creeper, which is a drought-tolerant vine that can grow to be the warm fall colors of pink and deep purple. This vine would be a great idea for landscaping on or around an outdoor structure like a pergola or gazebo. For more information on fall foliage, check out this article.

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