🍁 1.

Embrace Seasonal Color with Fall-Friendly Plants

One of the best ways to decorate your landscape is to add plants that thrive in the cooler months and deliver vibrant autumn hues.

Top Picks for Metro Atlanta Fall Color:

Maple trees – For stunning reds and oranges.

Oakleaf hydrangeas – Their foliage turns deep burgundy.

Mums (Chrysanthemums) – Easy to grow, bold, and bright.

Pansies and violas – Great for borders and fall containers.

Ornamental kale and cabbage – Texture and color in cooler temps.

These plants not only add fall color but are also low-maintenance and well-suited to Georgia’s climate.

🎃 2.

Decorate with Pumpkins, Gourds & Natural Accents

Pumpkins aren’t just for porches.

Incorporate them into your overall landscape design for a festive, natural look.

Ideas to Try:

Cluster pumpkins and gourds around the base of trees, mailbox posts, or landscape lighting.

Use hay bales or corn stalks as rustic backdrops.

Layer in pinecones, acorns, or dried leaves for added texture.

Try a pumpkin planter — hollow out a pumpkin and use it as a seasonal flowerpot!

Opt for a mix of orange, white, and green pumpkins for a modern and sophisticated fall color scheme.

🌾 3.

Highlight Natural Textures

Incorporating texture is key to creating a visually rich fall landscape.

Use a variety of grasses, bark mulch, and stone to bring your space to life.

Pro Tip: Install decorative ornamental grasses like muhly or fountain grass — they sway beautifully in autumn breezes and require little upkeep.

Layer mulch around trees and garden beds to not only boost aesthetics but also help retain soil warmth as temperatures drop.

🔥 4.

Add Warmth with Lighting & Outdoor Features

Shorter days mean more time outdoors in the evening — if your space is well-lit.

Use warm LED landscape lighting to highlight walkways, trees, and your fall décor.

Set up a fire pit or outdoor heater to create a cozy gathering spot.

Decorate seating areas with seasonal throw pillows and lanterns for an inviting touch.

🛠️ 5.

Don’t Forget Fall Lawn Care

A well-maintained lawn sets the stage for all your fall decorations.

Here in Metro Atlanta, fall is the most important season for lawn care.

At LawnMart, we recommend:

Core aeration to relieve soil compaction.

Overseeding fescue lawns to repair summer damage.

Applying a fall fertilizer to strengthen roots before winter.

Clearing leaves regularly to prevent turf suffocation.

A healthy lawn not only looks great but helps your landscape thrive into spring.

🎨 Bring It All Together

Combining fall plants, natural textures, pumpkins, and lighting helps create a cohesive and festive look.

Whether you go rustic, elegant, or playful, decorating your landscape for fall is all about celebrating the season and making your yard welcoming.

📍 LawnMart: Your Fall Landscaping Experts in Metro Atlanta

Need help designing or maintaining your fall landscape? At LawnMart, we provide professional landscaping and lawn care services across Metro Atlanta, including seasonal cleanup, planting, and hardscape installation.

Let’s make your yard look its best this fall — naturally.