Seasonal Yard Care Tips – Keep Your Landscape Thriving Year-Round
General Tips for a Healthy Yard
- Mulch Wisely – Keep mulch away from tree trunks and ornamental plants to prevent rotting.
- Smart Watering – Adjust your sprinkler system to avoid waste and ensure efficient hydration.
- Proper Mulching – Maintain healthy shrubs and trees with mulch to regulate temperature, retain moisture, suppress weeds, and enhance curb appeal.
- Prune with Precision – Make clean cuts at a slight angle, about ¼ inch from the branch, for healthy regrowth.
- Timing Matters – Prune in late spring or early autumn for the best results.
Spring – The Season of Growth
- Ideal time for planting across the country
- Warmer weather, nutrient-rich soil, and rainfall create perfect conditions for plant growth
- Treat for lawn pests like grubs
- Watch out for late frosts that can damage tender plants
- Lay warm-weather grass sod
- Check irrigation systems and sharpen gardening tools
- Plant perennials and annuals
- Prune spring-blooming shrubs after flowering
- Aerate the lawn to encourage strong root growth
- Apply pre-emergent herbicides by early May to control crabgrass
Summer – Keep It Hydrated
- Water at dawn and dusk to prevent rapid evaporation
- Know the specific watering needs of your lawn, trees, shrubs, and plants to avoid drought stress or overwatering
Fall – Prepare for Cooler Days
- Another great planting season
- Ensure adequate watering as temperatures drop
- Plant spring-blooming bulbs for a vibrant garden next year
- Prune once leaves turn and plants enter dormancy
- Protect delicate plants with burlap if frost damage has been an issue in the past
- Rake leaves promptly to maintain lawn health
Winter – Plan & Prep for Next Year
- Prune trees and shrubs to shape and strengthen them
- Apply post-emergent herbicides to keep your lawn weed-free
- Plant or transplant trees and shrubs
- Decide which branches should be removed for better tree structure
- Avoid pruning spring-blooming plants—wait until after they flower
- Enrich flower beds with soil conditioner to prepare for spring growth
Keep your landscape healthy and beautiful year-round with these essential seasonal tips.