A landscape plan doesn’t just consider the site layout—it considers which new plantings will thrive. Many trees, shrubs, and perennials perform best when planted in cooler fall weather, giving roots time to establish before the heat of summer. By starting your landscape plan in fall, planting schedules align with optimal growing conditions. Our landscape architecture services prioritize proportion, order, and unity, ensuring every planting decision supports both beauty and function, with future growth in mind. Preparing your landscape plan in the fall also gives you time to prepare for spring installation if you're not quite ready to begin your project this year. 

Tree Protection and Replacement Planning

Fall is the best time to evaluate the condition of existing trees, and address tree replacement and preservation concerns. With leaves gone, structural health issues become more visible. Tree replacement and protection plans are designed to preserve the natural assets of a site. Beginning evaluations in the fall gives our team time to evaluate and locate specimen trees, prepare the tree protection plan, and engage an arborist for a second opinion, if necessary.

Better Conditions for Revegetation

For projects requiring revegetation, fall offers cooler temperatures and natural seed drop that support healthy growth. Our landscape architecture team often incorporates revegetation in our landscape plans using native species suited to the site’s conditions. Beginning this process in fall increases the success rate of germination and helps restore natural ecosystems effectively.

Streamlined Landscape Planning and Project Flow

Launching a landscape plan in fall often means smoother scheduling. Our landscape architecture team can progress from conceptual designs to master planning, renderings, and construction documents with fewer seasonal interruptions. Whether it’s a park, residential development, or commercial site, starting in fall gives our team the runway to refine designs and meet permitting timelines efficiently while meeting crucial spring planting schedules.

Collaborative Design for Lasting Results

At Davis Engineering & Surveying, our landscape architecture department includes a resident architect and dedicated support staff with local expertise, ensuring environmental considerations, code compliance, and design goals are all met. In landscape architecture, small details matter.  A fall landscape plan not only sets the stage for successful planting but also gives us the time to create outdoor spaces that balance beauty, function, and sustainability.

Why Fall is the Time to Get Started

Fall brings together all the right conditions for a landscape plan—optimal planting timing, strategic tree evaluation, and smooth project scheduling. Our landscape architecture services are designed to turn those seasonal advantages into lasting, functional, and visually stunning outdoor spaces. As trusted Lumpkin surveyors, we combine our engineering survey services and surveying expertise with thoughtful landscape design to help clients achieve results that are precise, sustainable, and tailored to their property’s unique character. If you’re ready to begin your fall landscape plan, our team is here to guide you from concept to completion.