If you thought ahead, you may have scheduled landscaping maintenance through the winter months. Contrary to popular belief, you can maintain your landscape through winter. Snow removal, winter planting and lawn care and deicing are popular winter maintenances. You may also want to keep an eye on hardscape design to ensure damage didn't occur in any severe weather.
As the weather improves, the time comes to think about spring services. Your landscape maintenance team can check for and salvage plants that survived the winter. They can also remove any plants or trees that did not survive harsh winter weather. Your commercial landscape maintenance crew can also check for snow mold and handle it. It is important not to prune plants or trees too early, which may be harmful to plants during possible late season freezes.
Think of early spring as a prep time. Preparing for spring planting and care includes cleanup and maintenance of your landscaping. Some of the expected spring care includes pruning, fertilization, pest management and mulching.
If you had a particularly rough winter, you may want to assess your hardscaping. This is important not just for safety's sake, but also for the visual appeal of your hardscaping. Repairing or replacing any damaged stones or bricks can help extend the life of your hardscape design.
Scheduling spring landscaping is not just about selecting an exact date, but also about being aware of when the weather is beginning to change. This happens around a general time each year, but each season’s length may vary from year to year.
Commercial landscape professionals are well-versed in managing seasonal transitions. Scheduling spring landscaping at the right time can make a difference in the life of your landscaping.