Fall Landscaping Checklist for Anchorage Properties

Fall is more than raking leaves — it’s your property’s reset button. Skipping these steps now only multiplies problems in spring.

1. Trim and prune
Cut back perennials, shape hedges, and prune trees. This prevents snow load damage and keeps landscapes tidy through winter.

2. Protect shrubs
Wrap delicate evergreens and young trees with burlap or protective fencing to avoid breakage from snow and moose browsing.

3. Mulch beds
A 2–3 inch mulch layer insulates roots against deep freezes and keeps soil moisture balanced.

4. Remove annuals
Spent flowers and dead plants harbor pests. Clear them now to start fresh next season.

5. Schedule fall cleanup
Leaves left on turf can smother grass and create moldy mats by spring thaw. A thorough cleanup is non-negotiable.

👉 Fall landscaping is like tucking your property in for the long winter nap — do it right, and it wakes up looking sharp.