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Lawn Care & Yard Preparation for Spring Season: A Comprehensive Checklist for Homeowners

As winter's chill finally fades, homeowners everywhere are itching to get outside and prepare their yards and lawns for the warmer weather. This spring, follow our comprehensive checklist to get your outdoor space looking its best. Clean up debris, prune back overgrown bushes, fertilize your lawn, and more with guidance from the experts at Rosemont Landscaping. Discover essential spring cleaning tips by visiting Rosemont Landscaping for full-service solutions tailored to your unique needs. With proper planning and preparation, you can ensure your lawn and yard makes a beautiful first impression this spring.



Spring Clean Your Yard

To prepare for a successful growing season, start by cleaning up your lawn and yard. Remove any debris that accumulated over winter, including fallen branches, leaves, and trash. A clean lawn and yard provides a fresh canvas and ensures your lawn and garden have the best chance of thriving.


Rake Your Lawn

Use a rake to remove dead grass, leaves, and other debris from your lawn. This allows sunlight and water to reach the soil, stimulating new growth. Check for any bare or damaged spots in your lawn and make plans to reseed or patch them.


Prune Bushes and Trees

Early spring is the ideal time to prune most bushes and trees. Pruning improves their shape and structure, and it allows for better air circulation and light penetration. Be sure to remove any dead or damaged branches. Also, fertilize your bushes and trees to give them nutrients for healthy new growth.


Prepare Garden Beds

Turn over and aerate your garden soil to prepare for planting. Add compost or other organic matter to enrich the soil and improve drainage and moisture retention. Test your soil's pH and nutrient levels to determine if you need to add lime, fertilizer, or other amendments. Pull any weeds to prevent them from taking over your garden.


Now that your lawn and yard is clean and prepped, you’re ready to start planting and enjoying the warmer weather. A little effort in the spring will pay off all season long with a lush, vibrant lawn and yard. Call the professionals at Rosemont Landscaping if you need help tackling your yard and maintenance and gardening tasks. Their expertise can help you achieve the lawn and yard of your dreams.





How to Prune Trees, Shrubs and Perennials

Before new growth starts, it’s important to prune deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennials. Pruning helps shape plants, promotes growth, and improves their overall health. For the best results, follow these guidelines:


Trees

Remove any dead or crossing branches. Thin out dense foliage by pruning inner branches and small twigs. Never remove more than 25% of the tree at a time. For mature trees, have an arborist inspect and prune them.


Shrubs

Prune shrubs to improve their shape and fullness. Remove any dead or damaged branches by cutting them off at their point of origin. For overgrown shrubs, cut them back by about one-third. This may seem drastic but will stimulate new healthy growth.


Perennials

Cut perennials back to 2 to 3 inches from the ground after the first hard frost. This removes dead foliage and allows the plant to focus its energy on new spring growth. Exceptions are plants that provide winter interest such as sedum, coneflower, and asters. Leave these until spring and then cut them back.


A well-planned pruning regimen is essential for a lush, vibrant lawn and yard. If needed, contact a certified arborist to help get your lawn and yard in shape for the season. They can properly prune trees and shrubs, identify potential hazards, and offer guidance for maintaining your lawn and yard. Visit Rosemont Landscaping or more information on their landscaping services.



Lawn Care: Fertilize and Aerate


Fertilizing in the spring helps your grass recover from winter and promotes new growth. Look for a balanced, slow-release fertilizer with equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (such as 10-10-10) and apply it at the rate recommended on the packaging. For most lawns, fertilizing in April, May, and again in September will keep your grass looking lush all season long.


Aerating your lawn in the spring allows water, oxygen, and nutrients to easily reach the grass roots. Aerating, which involves puncturing small holes in the soil, helps break up compacted soil and reduces water runoff. You can rent an aerator from your local hardware store or hire a lawn service to aerate for you. For the best results, aerate when the grass is actively growing in early spring or fall. To learn more about these procedures, please check out this link.


Water your lawn within 2 days of fertilizing and aerating to help the nutrients and soil amendments soak into the root zone. The fertilizer and improved soil conditions will help your grass better withstand disease and environmental stresses.


Mowing, edging, and proper watering are also key to a healthy spring lawn. Set your mower to 2 to 3 inches for most grass types. Sharpen your mower blade for the best cut. Water your lawn 1 to 2 inches per week, and be sure to water more often in hot or dry weather.


To get your lawn and yard ready for spring, visit Rosemont Landscaping and Lawn Care's website for a free consultation on lawn mowing, fertilizing, and maintenance services. Our expert horticulturists will assess your unique lawn needs and provide a comprehensive care plan to keep your lawn and yard looking its best all season long.


Spring is the ideal time to schedule professional lawn care services to ensure your lawn and yard is prepared for the growing season. As the weather warms and days lengthen, your lawn will require attention to thrive. 


Your lawn and yard is your outdoor haven, and preparing it properly each spring ensures it stays lush, healthy, and beautiful all season long. Following this comprehensive spring yard checklist empowers you to get your lawn and yard in ideal shape. The professionals at Rosemont Landscaping stand ready to assist you - visit Rosemont Landscaping for a full range of services to create the lawn and yard of your dreams. With the right prep work and a bit of elbow grease, you'll be well on your way to lawn and yard envy from the entire neighborhood. Now get outside and make the most of the sunny spring days ahead.

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