
31
Jul
Spring Landscaping Tips
Comments
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