🍂 Top 5 Yard Cleanup Tasks for Fall in North Texas
- Elevate Outdoors
- Sep 3
- 2 min read
📍 Serving Keller & the Greater DFW Area🔍 Keywords: fall landscaping checklist, leaf cleanup TX, fall lawn prep
As temperatures cool and leaves begin to drop, fall is one of the most important — and often overlooked — seasons for lawn care. In North Texas, where summers are long and stressful on landscapes, giving your yard a proper reset in the fall can dramatically improve its health going into winter and beyond.
At Elevate Outdoors, we offer full-service fall cleanups and lawn prep services to help homeowners transition their landscapes smoothly into the dormant season. Here’s our guide to the five essential tasks your lawn needs this fall — and why they matter.
✅ 1. Leaf & Debris Removal
Fallen leaves may look picturesque, but if left untouched, they smother your grass, trap moisture, and promote fungal diseases.
🧹 What We Do:
Remove leaves from turf, beds, hardscapes, and drains
Haul away organic debris or mulch it into compost
Clear clogged gutters and downspouts (optional)
💡 Pro Tip: Wet leaves can harbor pests and mold — don’t wait for them to pile up.
✅ 2. Mow Down Before Dormancy
While grass growth slows in fall, it's crucial to keep up with mowing. Cutting your lawn too short or letting it grow too long can stress the turf as it prepares for winter.
✂️ What We Recommend:
Continue weekly mowing until first frost
Lower cutting height slightly in late October (without scalping)
Keep mower blades sharp to avoid tearing grass
💡 Healthy mowing habits in the fall reduce the risk of fungal growth and make for a quicker spring green-up.
✅ 3. Core Aeration & Topdressing
Compacted soil is common in our clay-rich North Texas lawns. Aeration breaks up that compaction, improves oxygen flow, and helps water penetrate deeper into the root zone.
🛠 Services We Offer:
Core aeration with professional-grade machines
Compost or sand topdressing to enhance soil structure
Overseeding for fescue areas or shady spots (optional)
💡 Fall is the best time for these services because it gives the lawn time to heal before dormancy.
✅ 4. Bed Maintenance & Perennial Care
Your flower beds and shrubs need just as much attention as your grass before winter arrives.
🌿 What We Do:
Remove summer annuals and deadhead perennials
Trim ornamental grasses and shrubs (if species-appropriate)
Re-edge beds for a crisp look
Refresh mulch to regulate soil temps and suppress weeds
💡 Fresh mulch also prevents soil erosion during fall and winter storms.
🍁 Why Fall Cleanup Matters in North Texas
Skipping fall maintenance can leave your lawn exposed to disease, root damage, and poor spring recovery. With Elevate Outdoors, you can rest easy knowing your entire landscape is prepped, protected, and picture-perfect for the cooler months ahead.
Get an appointment today to learn about our Annual Maintenance Plans, which will keep your yard maintained, year-round!