4 Services Your Texas Yard Needs This Fall Season
As temperatures drop and the Texas sun becomes less intense, your lawn shifts from summer growth into winter preparation. For homeowners in Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, and the surrounding areas, the fall season is the ideal window to address key lawn care needs that protect your turf, improve curb appeal, and set the stage for a lush, healthy yard next spring.
Here’s why Fall Cleanup & Leaf Removal, Weed Control & Fertilization, Tree & Shrub Trimming, and Liquid Aeration are essential right now—and how College Fund Landscaping can help.
1. Fall Cleanup & Leaf Removal
Why fall is the perfect time:
From September through November, leaves, twigs, and plant debris start piling up across North Texas lawns. Left alone, these materials can smother grass, block essential sunlight, and create a damp environment that invites lawn pests, fungal diseases, and mold. Without proper fall cleanup and leaf removal, organic debris can also compact the soil, slow turf growth, and prevent fertilizers and pre-emergent weed control from penetrating the root zone. Regular seasonal cleanups not only improve curb appeal but also prepare your lawn for winter dormancy and a vibrant, healthy comeback in spring.
Benefits for your lawn:
Prevents fungal growth and turf damage
Keeps lawns breathable and ready for winter
Improves the effectiveness of seasonal treatments like fertilization
Our process:
We blow leaves from your landscaping beds and hard surfaces, mow over or vacuum any remaining debris, and haul everything away for recycling. Our schedule ensures two visits in December, one in January, and one in February—so your yard stays leaf-free all season.
2. Weed Control & Fertilization
Why fall is the perfect time:
Cooler weather is prime for targeting stubborn weeds like clover, dandelion, and chickweed before they go dormant and spread further in the spring. It’s also a critical feeding period for your grass roots, which store nutrients to survive the winter and fuel vigorous growth when temperatures warm up. Applying fall weed control and fertilization not only eliminates existing weeds but also strengthens turf density, improves color, and enhances overall lawn health. Well-timed treatments ensure your lawn has the nutrients, moisture retention, and root strength it needs to resist pests, fight off disease, and thrive year-round.
Benefits for your lawn:
Fall pre-emergent treatments stop weeds before they sprout in spring
Fertilizer strengthens roots for better cold tolerance
A healthier, thicker lawn naturally resists weed invasion
Our approach:
We regularly apply proven weed control treatments and season-specific fertilizers that match North Texas soil conditions, ensuring your lawn enters dormancy strong and green.
3. Tree & Shrub Trimming
Why fall is the perfect time:
Late fall is ideal for pruning most ornamental trees and shrubs in North Texas. Cooler weather reduces plant stress, and trimming before winter promotes healthier, more vibrant spring growth. Professional tree and shrub trimming also removes dead or diseased branches that can harbor pests, improves air circulation, and enhances sunlight penetration for surrounding plants and turf. Regular seasonal pruning helps maintain proper shape, boosts curb appeal, and protects your landscape investment by encouraging strong, resilient growth year after year.
Benefits for your lawn & landscape:
Shapes plants for a neat, balanced look all winter
Removes dead or damaged branches that can attract pests
Improves sunlight penetration for turf and garden beds beneath
Our expertise:
Our team trims with care, following plant-specific guidelines to maintain health while enhancing appearance—keeping your landscape tidy and resilient.
4. Liquid Aeration
Why fall is the perfect time:
Liquid aeration loosens compacted soil, allowing oxygen, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone where they are most needed. Fall applications give roots better access to resources before winter dormancy, helping them store the energy required for a strong spring green-up. Choosing liquid lawn aeration also improves fertilizer absorption, reduces water runoff, and promotes deeper root development for lasting turf health. This non-invasive method covers the entire lawn evenly without leaving messy soil plugs, making it a convenient and highly effective solution for homeowners who want greener, thicker grass in the growing season ahead.
Benefits for your lawn:
Increases nutrient absorption from fall fertilization
Reduces runoff and improves drought resistance
Encourages deeper root growth for a stronger spring comeback
Why liquid instead of mechanical:
Our liquid aeration service covers your entire lawn evenly, requires no messy plugs, and can be applied without heavy equipment—making it both effective and non-disruptive.
The Bottom Line: Fall Lawn Care Pays Off in Spring
Investing in these four services during fall means less work, fewer weeds, and a greener, healthier lawn when warmer weather returns. At College Fund Landscaping, we combine proven techniques with local expertise to give your yard the exact care it needs for North Texas conditions.
Ready to prepare your lawn for winter and set it up for spring success?
Request a Quote Today and secure your spot for our fall service schedule!
