Get Your Landscape Ready for Winter in Fayetteville

As November rolls around, it’s time to button up your landscape for the cooler months ahead. While Fayetteville doesn’t experience harsh winters, we do get occasional freezes—and prepping now keeps your plants, beds, and equipment in great shape until spring.

Clean Up and Cut Back

Pull up summer annuals, cut back spent perennials, and rake out old mulch and debris. This helps prevent pests and fungal issues from overwintering in your beds.

Refresh Mulch and Soil

Apply a fresh 2–3 inch layer of mulch to insulate roots and retain soil moisture. Bonus: it gives your landscape a clean, finished look for the holidays.

Protect Tender Plants

Fayetteville can see surprise cold snaps in late November and December. Cover delicate plants—like gardenias, hydrangeas, and citrus—with frost cloths or burlap on nights below 30°F.

Don’t Forget to Water

Keep watering evergreen shrubs and newly planted trees through fall. They still need hydration while roots are actively growing.

Winter Maintenance

Clean and sharpen your garden tools, drain hoses, and store them out of the cold. If you have irrigation systems, schedule a winterization check before freezing temps arrive.

Visit Green Side Up

We have everything you need for fall prep—mulch, fertilizers, and expert advice. Stop in, grab your supplies, and chat with our team about keeping your landscape strong all winter long.