The autumn air is getting crisper, the leaves are starting to change color, and darkness falls earlier. This makes it the perfect time to create an inviting outdoor living space where you can relax and unwind on autumn evenings.
At Hyatt Landscaping, we specialize in crafting beautiful and functional outdoor living areas. With the right hardscapes and landscape design, your outdoor space can become a cozy refuge. We use materials like pavers, fire pits, lighting, and comfortable seating to transform your yard into a warm, welcoming autumn retreat.
Hardscape Elements for Autumn Evenings
The hardscapes provide the foundation and visual interest in your outdoor living area. Carefully chosen materials create ambiance while also allowing you to enjoy the space into the evening.
Pavers and Pathways
Pavers come in a variety of styles, shapes, colors, and textures. We recommend pavers with warm, earthy hues that seem to glow when lit at night. Autumn leaves scattered across the pavers add lovely pops of color too. Pathways lined and shaped with pavers guide you through the space and can be illuminated with low-voltage lighting. Meandering pathways encourage leisurely strolling through the landscape.
Seating and Gathering Areas
Create special spots for sitting, conversing, or quiet contemplation. Arrange groups of chairs or benches around a fire table, facing the home’s exterior or out toward the landscape. Choose seating with weather-resistant cushions in autumnal colors and textures like cranberry, spice, cinnamon, nutmeg and cedar. Include a variety of seating heights and styles so guests can relax into the chair that suits them best.
Scatter weatherproof throw pillows and blankets around so they can be bundled up as the night air chills. Groupings of two chairs or a bench are nice for couples. And leave open spaces for people to pull up additional chairs or seating.
Fire Features
Fire features add special ambiance and warmth to an autumn night. Flickering flames provide a gathering place after the sun goes down. Gas fire pits, fire tables, and chimineas are popular options that can be turned on with the switch or turn of a key.
Fire glass, lava rock, river rock or fire stones enhance the flames with color and texture. Just be sure to select a size and style of fire feature that fits your outdoor space appropriately. We can help you choose the right option for your yard based on traffic flow, views, seating arrangements and safety clearances.
Lighting
As days grow shorter in autumn, lighting takes on even more importance. Carefully placed lighting transforms an outdoor space from day through evening. Up-lights placed in trees or focused on architectural elements create depth. String lights overhead or line pathways to guide you. Flameless candles
Complementary Landscaping
The plants, trees, pottery and accessories you incorporate should complement the hardscapes while also enhancing the autumn vibe.
Plants and Trees
Some trees put on a show-stopping display of color in autumn. Maple, oak, dogwood, and sourwood burst into vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. Evergreens like pine and spruce provide year-round green as a backdrop.
For ornamental plants, choose those with seasonal interest like flowering kale and pansies in fall colors. Hardy mums, sedums, and ornamental grasses add texture and color too. Place them in pots that can be relocated or swapped out by season.
Pots and Accessories
Use weather-tough pots and planters to display plants and trees. Select materials like stone, concrete, metal, and weatherproof wood that gain character with age. Incorporate autumnal colors and textures with accents like throw blankets, area rugs, and pillows that can move indoors for storage during winter.
Water features like fountains and ponds add soothing sounds. And don’t forget the final fall touches – wreaths, garlands, and seasonal decorations. Corn stalks, mini pumpkins, gourds, and hay bales make perfect autumn accents.
Create Your Autumn Escape
As the heat of summer fades, autumn offers the perfect weather for gathering outdoors. Let Hyatt Landscaping create a magical landscape tailored for autumn evenings in your yard. We have over 25 years of experience designing, building and enhancing outdoor living spaces.
Schedule a consultation with us to discuss the possibilities. We’ll talk through your vision for how you want to use your outdoor space. Then we’ll develop a comprehensive plan bringing together the best hardscapes, lighting, plantings, and accessories for your needs. Soon you’ll have a cozy, inviting spot ready for crisp evenings filled with friends, food, and flickering flames.