Landscape Maintenance Checklist

In the spring:  Remove leaves, sticks, and debris that collected throughout winter.  Prepare garden beds for the season.  Do a maintenance check on drainage systems and outdoor lighting. In the summer:  Raise mower height to at least three inches.  Mulch flower beds as soil dries out.  Apply fertilizer to lawn mid-summer, if necessary. In the fall:  Mulch around perennials and plants that need extra insulation.  Winterize sprinkler system by draining and turn off watering timer.  Clean up all leaf and plant debris from yard and garden. In the winter:  Cut grass until temperature drops below 50 degrees F.  Use winter snow fences or burlap to protect plants from wind and salt.  Lubricate hand gardening tools to prevent rust.