What do Landscapers do for Spring Cleanup?
Spring has arrived in Colorado Springs and Denver which means it’s time to work off that winter weight by getting some projects started.
One of the first boxes that many homeowners check first is getting their yard spruced up after the cold and ice of winter. Let’s face it, spring cleanup is a big chore which means most homeowners hire a landscaping crew for their expertise and full scale of services to bring your yard back.
If you’re paying a landscaper to polish things up; what do landscapers do for spring cleanup? Let’s learn the normal chores that get knocked out first and other options you have for making the most of your yard this spring and summer.
What Landscapers Do for Spring Cleanup
- Debris Removal - Spring cleanup starts with a basic debris removal. A crew will walk the yard to remove branches, trash, and any other debris that accumulated during the winter.
- First Mow – Once your yard is pushing up new green grass it's time for the first mow. Depending on your yard some precautions might be taken during the first mow like setting the mower deck higher than normal. A professional landscape company will know the proper height for first mow.
- Edging – Mowing makes a lawn look great, but edging defines borders and gives your yard that professional touch.
- Blowing- After everything is done your landscaper will blow off your property including leftover winter debris.
- Dethatch – If your lawn is choked with dead grass and plant matter you could use a healthy dethatch to start the growing season. A landscaper uses a dethatcher to comb out dead grass, allowing better access for moisture and nutrients.
- Fertilizing – During springtime plants are pushing up new growth and are very hungry – feed them! Spring is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn and other plants.
- Pruning – Large-scale pruning doesn’t take place until later in the season but there is some pruning that can be performed in spring, depending on the plant. Your landscaper might just trim off dead or dying growth to set the plant up for a healthy spring.
- Aeration – Landscapers uses an aerator to poke hundreds of holes in your lawn. Aeration breaks up compact dirt and allows nutrients and moisture to get deeper into the soil.
What Else Can You Do in Spring?
A professional landscaper will start your lawn with the above chores, but spring is also the best time for a significant upgrade or project. What can you do in spring?
Upgrades
With the sun out and snow over spring is the time to upgrade. There are several different landscape upgrades spring is perfect for including:
- Adding hardscapes/Xeriscape
- Modifying lawn size
- Adding seasonal gardens
- Adding new trees and perennial plants
- Cutting in new beds
- Adding Water feature or Pond
- Adding vegetable beds
- Remove and replace poor performing plants
Start Your Custom Landscaping Project
The shifting rainy and sunny days of Colorado’s spring is the perfect time to start your custom landscape project to take your Denver or Colorado Springs home to the next level. A custom landscaping project ranges from a few new plants to an entire property redesign depending on your budget and end goals.
You can start the planning portions of the project in early spring and have your new yard installed and finished before summer gets into full swing. The extra moisture from spring rains helps establish new plants and will have your new yard ready to show off by the time summer arrives.
If you’re considering a custom landscaping project, it’s important to get started before summer lines fill up. You can call JS Enterprises today to discuss any projects, maintenance, or to get a team member out to your property for an evaluation. We’ve been working in Colorado Springs long enough to know what plants work best and how to get the most out of them. JS Enterprises will also work with your budget and goals to craft the best possible custom landscaping project for your Denver or Colorado Springs home.
Getting the Most from Your Yard in Spring
Spring is the time to whip your yard in shape before parties and other summer fun gets here. There’s a lot involved in the spring cleanup but if you’re ready to turn your bland yard into a landscaped paradise it’s time to step up from general maintenance to a custom project or upgrade.
Whether you need help cleaning things up after the winter or are ready to make your neighbors green with envy, call JS Enterprises today. We’ve got the local knowledge and years of service to get the most out of your yard.