Trees and shrubs

• Prune trees to shape and up limb
• Prune roses, cut back liriope and ornamental grasses
• Fertilize trees and shrubs
• Perform Integrated Pest Management (check for insects and diseases) Treat as necessary

Lawns

• Apply pre and post emergent weed control over entire lawn area
• Monitor for insects and diseases. Treat as necessary
• Mow, trim, edge lawn as needed

Planting Beds (Greenscape)

• Cleanup debris on planted areas
• Apply pre and post emergent weed control
• Monitor for insects and diseases. Treat as necessary.
• Begin spring flower installations after last frost, typically around Mothers Day.
• Fertilize and Maintain planting beds by deadheading flowers to prolong bloom time
• Weed beds regularly

Hardscapes, irrigation systems, landscape lighting, water features

• Inspect pavers (hardscapes) for damage caused by winter weather, replace as necessary
• Turn on and inspect irrigation systems for breaks or leaks after April 15th
• Check landscape lighting for damage. Adjust focus and replace bulbs if necessary
• Reset automatic timers on lighting when daylight savings time begins
• Fill and treat water features after April 15th

Finalize design and installation plans for this year’s project
Finalize and sign maintenance contracts

Trees and Shrubs

• Prune shrubs and trees as needed. Spring blooming shrubs to be pruned before July 4th
• Perform Integrated Pest Management (check for insects and diseases) Treat if necessary

Lawns

• Apply slow- release fertilizer to turf
• Apply post emergent weed control
• Monitor for insects and diseases. Treat as necessary
• Mow, trim, edge lawn as needed

Planting Beds (Greenscape)

• Complete spring flower installation by June 15th
• Maintain planting beds by deadheading flowers, weeding, and fertilizing
• Inspect for insects and diseases. Treat as necessary.
• Apply post emergent weed control

Hardscapes, irrigation systems, landscape lighting, water features

• Periodically inspect moisture content of separate zones for proper irrigation
• Keep water features clear of debris and maintain proper water and chemical levels
• Clean and treat hardscapes
• Start thinking about next years landscape projects

Trees and Shrubs

• Fertilize trees and shrubs
• Perform Integrated Pest Management (check for insects and diseases) Treat as necessary

Lawns

• Aerate, overseed and apply slow release fertilizer
• Apply post emergent weed control
• Mow, trim, edge lawn as needed
• Remove autumn leaves from lawns as necessary

Planted Beds (Greenscape)

• Cleanup debris and weed planted areas
• Apply post emergent weed control
• Inspect for insects and diseases. Treat as necessary.
• Maintain planting beds by deadheading flowers, weeding, and fertilizing
• Install fall flowers such as mums and pansies
• Begin planting spring bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, crocus, etc.
• Divide or transplant perennials

Hardscapes, irrigation systems, landscape lighting, water features

• Turn off and winterize irrigation systems before first freeze. Typically around Nov. 15th
• Drain and winterize water features before first freeze.
• Reset timers on landscape lighting when Daylight Savings Time ends
• Inspect landscape lighting fixtures. Replace bulbs if necessary

Other

• Begin planning and designing phases for next years projects
• Finalize winter service contracts for snow removal, pruning

Trees and Shrubs

• Prune trees to shape and up limb
• Prune shrubs to allow for penetration of light and moisture
• Spray anti-desiccant per recommendation
• Apply dormant oil to shrubs to reduce problems with insects during spring and summer
• Begin mulch applications toward winters end

Lawns

• Apply lime to turf

Planting Beds (Greenscape)

• Cleanup debris and weed planted areas
• Plant spring bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, crocus, etc. by January 15th
• Begin mulch applications toward winters end