Landscaping Tips - Spring

Spring Landscaping Tips

Spring Landscaping Tips

Spring (March-May)

Trees and Shrubs:      
       -Prune trees as necessary-
               -Shape, thin, raise the undercarriage, and clear out dead, damaged and infected branches
       -Prune rose bushes
       -Fertilize trees and shrubs as needed
       -Spring Oil Spray
       -Inspect for insects and diseases (this is the time of year they befin to be active)
                -Check early for signs of damage
                -Treat promptly and as necessary
                -Consult an expert
       -Apply fresh mulch around trees and shrubs
Lawns:
       -Apply pre-emergent weed control over evtire lawn
       -Apply post-emergent weed control as needed
       -Fertilize lightly
       -Inspect for insects and diseases (this is the time of year they begin to be active) check early for signs of damage
               -Look for abnormalities in the lawn
               -Treat as necessary
               -Consult an expert
       -Routine Maintenance
               -Mow, trin, and adge lawn areas as needed
               -Water when needed. Both drought and over watering can create serious problems
Softscapes (Planted Beds):
       -Remove weeds, debris, etc. from planting areas
       -Apply pre-emergent weed control
       -Apply post-emergent weed control as needed
       -Inspect for insects and disease
               -Look for abnormalities in plants
               -Treat promptly and as necessary
       -After last frost begin spring flower installation of annuyals, perennials, herbs, etc.
               -Conditions for establishment become ideal as temperatures rise and rain falls
               -Usually around May 15th or later
       -Apply fresh mulch to the beds
       -Routine Maintenance
               -Dead head flowers, weed, and fertilize as necessary
Hardscapes (Water Features, Irrigation, Outdoor Lighting, Driveways, Patios, and Walks):
       -Water Features
                -Remove debris
                -Fill, treat, and open as necessary after May 1st
       -Irrigation Systems
               -Turn on and inspect after May 1st.
               -Test to make sure it is in good working condition
               -Fix any problems
       -Outdoor Lighting
               -Reset automatic timers on outdorr lighting when Daylight Savings Time begins
               -Check outdoor lighting fixtures for damage, replacing bulbs as necessary
        -Driveways, Patios, and Walks
               -Inspect for and fix any uneven surfaces
               -Consult an expert for assistance
Additional:
       -Spring clean up
       -Test soil; take meausres to adjust pH if necessary
       -Finalize design and installation plans for this year's landscaping projects
       -Finalize and sign maintenance contracts with a reputable landscape management firm