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Commercial landscaping changes through the seasons to keep a property’s landscape healthy and beautiful. We’ve created a list of things your landscape management company should be doing throughout the seasons:
Fall
As the temperatures start to go down, it’s imperative to prep your lawn for the harsh cold weather –
- Check on plants to assess problems during growing season.
- Shut down and winterize irrigation systems.
- Aerate and fertilize lawns.
- Prune plants and shrubs.
- Detail perennials by removing dead material and trimming back.
Winter
As freezing temperatures set in, irrigation systems should be winterized, pruning should be done, and lawn care should be complete –
- Ensure fall maintenance is complete.
- Provide winter watering for trees, if needed.
- Snow removal and deicing, if needed.
- Continue leaf and debris cleanup.
Spring
The beginning of spring is a crucial time for your property’s landscape. It’s time to prep for growing season –
- Thoroughly clean all the dead branches, leaves and debris from the lawn.
- Check and turn on your irrigation systems.
- Remove weeds from garden beds.
- Aerate and fertilize lawns.
- Replace plants damaged in winter.
- Remove snow and de-ice, as needed.
Summer
With growing season fully in bloom, its crucial to schedule regular maintenance visits to keep your landscaping looking great –
- Maintain, check and adjust irrigation systems.
- Prune overgrown plants and shrubs.
- Plan for tree trimming.
- Spray and remove weeds, as needed.
- Mow and edge lawns.
Let’s talk more about your property’s landscape needs and how ManageMowed can help.
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