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 tend to be active)
• Check early for signs of damage
• Treat promptly and as necessary
• Apply fresh mulch around trees and shrubs

 

Lawns

• Apply pre-emergent weed control over entire 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
• Routine Maintenance
• Mow, trim, and edge 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 annuals, 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 outdoor 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

 

Additional

• Test soil; take measures 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