Seasonal Checklist
Spring Landscape Care
- Weed mulch beds and perennial gardens.
- Cut back perennials to new growth or to 4” from ground.
- Prune broken or damaged branches
- Rake winter debris from lawn
- Top-dress beds with new mulch to give fresh appearance.
- Fertilize trees, shrubs, perennials & lawn.
- Plant seasonal color - after there's no frost risk
Summer Landscape Care
- Water as needed
- Weed mulch beds and perennial gardens.
- Deadhead perennial & annual flowers
- Trim shrubs to shape
- Fertilize only with summer safe fertilizers
- Relax & Enjoy
Fall Landscape Care
- Keep watering your lawn and shrubs throughout the fall months or until the trees lost their leaves. Plants need the moisture to help them prepare for winter.
- Rake leaves - Large amounts of leaves left on your lawn and gardens will create mildew in the spring
- Wrap tender trees or shrubs with burlap (NEVER PLASTIC) use mulch or straw to protect perennials.
- Mow lawn to 2 inches to prevent snow mold.
Winter Landscape Care
- Keep evergreens and shrubs free of heavy snow.