{"id":5887,"date":"2023-01-07T03:31:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T08:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=5887"},"modified":"2023-01-08T20:58:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T01:58:49","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-seasonal-landscape-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/07\/the-ultimate-guide-to-seasonal-landscape-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Landscape Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5887\" class=\"elementor elementor-5887\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e72cbe3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e72cbe3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae9f98f\" data-id=\"ae9f98f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbeecb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbeecb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"article-subheading_2-0\" class=\"comp type--dog article-subheading\">Break down your seasonal landscaping maintenance by the time of year, lawn-care schedule, and type of plant or hardscape for an easy to-do list.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6ca70d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6ca70d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure id=\"figure-article_1-0\" class=\"comp right-rail__offset type--mouse figure-square figure-article mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\"><div class=\"primary-image__media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/oWcyRYNGfHyDn49oPoFHPdB5EzI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/102131918-9bea48b67ac14bc2b76e4ef5f1618bfd.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/qBuoO2A2GmscmL_F0biJ2R2GZVU=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/102131918-9bea48b67ac14bc2b76e4ef5f1618bfd.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Front Yard\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><div id=\"article-content_1-0\" class=\"comp article-content mntl-block\"><div id=\"bhg-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp structured-content js-extended-commerce__section bhg-sc-page mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150, 3550, 3950]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\"><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Just as your yard has four distinct seasons of growth and rest, it has four distinct seasons of landscape maintenance. What you have to do depends on the time of year and the type of tree or plant. Here are checklists for seasonal lawn care; trees, shrubs, and groundcovers; flower and kitchen gardens; and hardscape elements to make the work easy to tackle no matter the time of year.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-1\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><span id=\"toc-spring-landscape-maintenance\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Spring Landscape Maintenance<\/span><\/h2><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-3\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-square figure-low-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-1\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/kvZC4eOfmlkNQaJplonIwEaAIak=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/SIP939672-a9b451b32a0a4df782df67f2609feb81.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/IWMldZTGROkqxiIzIYNR_kMadSo=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/SIP939672-a9b451b32a0a4df782df67f2609feb81.jpg 750w\" alt=\"SIP939672\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/kvZC4eOfmlkNQaJplonIwEaAIak=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/SIP939672-a9b451b32a0a4df782df67f2609feb81.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/IWMldZTGROkqxiIzIYNR_kMadSo=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/SIP939672-a9b451b32a0a4df782df67f2609feb81.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-4\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Spring Lawn Care<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-5\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-6\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Use a spring fertilizer for lawns once snow has melted.<\/li><li>Repair dead patches.<\/li><li>If crabgrass is problematic, treat with a preemergent herbicide around the time forsythia blooms in your area.<\/li><li>Revive weak lawns by dethatching and aerating.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-7\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><div id=\"mntl-native-fluid_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-native-fluid mntl-native\" data-right-rail-index=\"2\"><div id=\"mntl-native__adunit_2-0\" class=\"comp scads-to-load mntl-native__adunit mntl-gpt-dynamic-adunit mntl-gpt-adunit gpt native dynamic js-immediate-ad\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-8\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Spring Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-9\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-10\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Remove winter trunk protection and old mulch, and remulch at the base of trees and shrubs.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/trees-shrubs-vines\/care\/what-to-prune-when\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Prune and clean up<\/a>\u00a0dead, broken, or diseased branches.<\/li><li>Prune summer-flowering shrubs.<\/li><li>Rake, fertilize, and groom groundcovers.<\/li><li>After dry winters, thoroughly water new plants.<\/li><li>Remove any dead shrubs or groundcovers.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-11\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-12\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Spring Garden Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-13\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-14\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Amend soil with organic matter.<\/li><li>Plant cool-season flowers and vegetables.<\/li><li>Remove old mulch and refresh.<\/li><li>Prune and plant roses.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/flowers\/perennials\/dividing-perennials\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Divide overcrowded perennials<\/a>.<\/li><li>Plant fruit trees and berry bushes; fertilize several weeks before bloom with a fruit-tree plant food.<\/li><li>Prune vines growing over arbors and trellises.<\/li><li>Cut back spring bulb foliage as it yellows.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-15\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-16\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Spring Hardscape Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-17\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-18\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/home-improvement\/deck\/building\/how-to-refinish-your-deck\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Clean wooden decks; protect with sealant or stain as needed.<\/a><\/li><li>Move furniture out of storage; clean and repaint as needed.<\/li><li>Repair cracks in paved areas.<\/li><li>Lubricate latches and hinges.<\/li><li>Refresh gravel or mulch as needed.<\/li><li>Replace wiring or bulbs on outdoor fixtures.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/yard\/lawn-care\/sharpen-a-power-mower-blade\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">Tune and sharpen lawn mower and pruning tools.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-19\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><span id=\"toc-summer-landscape-maintenance\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-20\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Summer Landscape Maintenance<\/span><\/h2><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-21\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-square figure-low-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-2\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/rr3JHf4JVlxpLsJJOjbo3xF0-YY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/100168077-fc85963203914adf9a9e43a6c5a45428.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/8Fjw4ZbxqwEyDzPOusqRDhauKH4=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/100168077-fc85963203914adf9a9e43a6c5a45428.jpg 750w\" alt=\"gardening, shears, trimming hedge\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/rr3JHf4JVlxpLsJJOjbo3xF0-YY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/100168077-fc85963203914adf9a9e43a6c5a45428.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/8Fjw4ZbxqwEyDzPOusqRDhauKH4=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/100168077-fc85963203914adf9a9e43a6c5a45428.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-22\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Summer Lawn Care<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-23\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-24\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Mow regularly and as needed. Leave the clippings on the lawn, and remove only one-third of the grass height at one time.<\/li><li>As summer progresses, raise the mowing height; taller grass holds up to heat and drought better.<\/li><li>Alternate your mowing pattern to avoid creating strips or ruts.<\/li><li>Water in the morning as needed; soak until the lawn receives about 1 inch a week.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-25\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-26\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Summer Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-27\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-28\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Weed as needed around trees; add mulch, keeping material 1\u20132 inches away from tree trunks.<\/li><li>Regularly check for insect or disease damage.<\/li><li>Water new shrubs and trees once a week, moistening soil to a depth of 1 foot.<\/li><li>Trim hedges after the first new growth flush.<\/li><li>Deadhead faded flowers.<\/li><li>Prune spring-blooming shrubs, such as lilacs, after flowers fade.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-29\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-30\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Summer Garden Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-31\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-32\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Mulch beds as needed.<\/li><li>Cut flowers and herbs in the morning; harvest vegetables as needed and fruits when ripe.<\/li><li>Prune fruit-bearing shrubs and replant strawberries after fruiting.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/pests\/insects-diseases-weeds\/stop-garden-pests\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Maintain vigilance for insects and diseases.<\/a><\/li><li>Water containers when dry.<\/li><li>Fertilize flowers and vegetables monthly.<\/li><li>Deadhead flowers for fall.<\/li><li>Train vines by tying or light pruning.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-33\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-34\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Summer Hardscape Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-35\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-36\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Clean tools after each use.<\/li><li>Clean and repair cold frames.<\/li><li>Weed between pavers in pathways; repair cracks as needed.<\/li><li>Paint or stain building exteriors as needed.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-37\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><span id=\"toc-fall-landscape-maintenance\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-38\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Fall Landscape Maintenance<\/span><\/h2><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-39\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-square figure-low-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-3\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/hNfLeB3g_R9VOsIajS82hqUOMuU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/MPC107762-5c77dff7b5fa4091a9ef9c6fcef7c6de.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/lmcW8QX1fGR8TeHjaarCdA2hAd8=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/MPC107762-5c77dff7b5fa4091a9ef9c6fcef7c6de.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Raking leaves, Rake, leaves, leaf, lawn, grass\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/hNfLeB3g_R9VOsIajS82hqUOMuU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/MPC107762-5c77dff7b5fa4091a9ef9c6fcef7c6de.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/lmcW8QX1fGR8TeHjaarCdA2hAd8=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/MPC107762-5c77dff7b5fa4091a9ef9c6fcef7c6de.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-40\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Fall Lawn Care<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-41\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-42\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Autumn lawn care is simple: Overseed new lawn or spots that need refreshing. Begin mid-October in mild-winter climates; in cold-winter climates, overseed in mid-September.<\/li><li>Use a fall grass fertilizer on your lawn.<\/li><li>Rake leaves as needed.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-43\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-44\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Fall Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-45\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-46\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Mulch and regularly water newly planted conifers.<\/li><li>Plant new additions such as oak, holly, and beautyberry.<\/li><li>Clean up rotten, fallen crops and leaves from fruit trees.<\/li><li>Rake and compost leaves.<\/li><li>Cut back rose canes to within a foot of the ground, and cover them with soil (cold climates). Wrap the canes of tender roses in burlap, lay the wrapped canes on the ground, and cover them with soil or mulch.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-47\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-48\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Fall Garden Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-49\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-50\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Cut back perennials to 6 inches above the soil.<\/li><li>Dig and store nonhardy bulbs.<\/li><li>Divide and replant overcrowded perennials.<\/li><li>Plant cool-season annuals.<\/li><li>Harvest vegetables before the first frost.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/yard\/compost\/how-to-compost\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Compost a vegetable garden.<\/a><\/li><li>Plant spring-flowering bulbs.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-51\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-52\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Fall Hardscape Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-53\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-54\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Clean tools after use.<\/li><li>Run gas engine mowers until empty or add fuel stabilizer.<\/li><li>Drain permanent water systems, pools, and ponds (in cool climates).<\/li><li>Store hoses, outdoor furniture, and tools.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-55\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><span id=\"toc-winter-landscape-maintenance\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-56\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Winter Landscape Maintenance<\/span><\/h2><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-57\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-square figure-low-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-4\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/jJv1PG2YNMTCbEeFC27ME36hinY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/100238597-82a1e36780164281a271ddfaf359162b.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/i6QrDMWutVAOV92kxcxdS5NpkEs=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/100238597-82a1e36780164281a271ddfaf359162b.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Garden Shed\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/jJv1PG2YNMTCbEeFC27ME36hinY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/100238597-82a1e36780164281a271ddfaf359162b.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/i6QrDMWutVAOV92kxcxdS5NpkEs=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/100238597-82a1e36780164281a271ddfaf359162b.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-58\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Winter Lawn Care<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-59\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-60\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>If your lawn is green in winter, lightly dose with nitrogen fertilizer in late winter.<\/li><li>For optimal winter lawn care, avoid walking on it if it is dormant or frozen, and use alternatives to salt (sand or kitty litter) as appropriate.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-61\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-62\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Winter Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-63\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-64\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>If rain and snow are lacking, water newly planted evergreens.<\/li><li>Plant bare-root roses as soon as you can.<\/li><li>Prune fruit trees in late winter; spray with dormant oil.<\/li><li>Wrap trees with tree guards to protect from rodent damage.<\/li><li>Wrap tender foundation shrubs in burlap.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-65\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-66\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Winter Garden Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-67\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-68\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Review wintering bulbs, discarding those that are soft or rotten.<\/li><li>Order seeds for spring.<\/li><li>Fertilize flowers in mild-winter regions with a fast-acting fertilizer.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-69\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-70\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Winter Hardscape Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-71\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-72\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><li>Repair broken elements such as arbors.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/yard\/tools\/garden-shed-stoage-secrets\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Organize tools in your garden shed or garage.<\/a><\/li><li>Check irrigation systems for cracks.<\/li><li>Clear decks, patios, and walkways of snow.<\/li><li>Repair stone and concrete walls as weather permits.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Break down your seasonal landscaping maintenance by the time of year, lawn-care schedule, and type of plant or hardscape for an easy to-do list. Just as your yard has four distinct seasons of growth and rest, it has four distinct seasons of landscape maintenance. What you have to do depends on the time of year and the type of tree or plant. Here are checklists for seasonal lawn care; trees, shrubs, and groundcovers; flower and kitchen gardens; and hardscape elements to make the work easy to tackle no matter the time of year. Spring Landscape Maintenance Spring Lawn Care Use a spring fertilizer for lawns once snow has melted. Repair dead patches. If crabgrass is problematic, treat with a preemergent herbicide around the time forsythia blooms in your area. Revive weak lawns by dethatching and aerating. Spring Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover Maintenance Remove winter trunk protection and old mulch, and&hellip;<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/07\/the-ultimate-guide-to-seasonal-landscape-maintenance\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5887","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-garden-care"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5887","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5887"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5887\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5887"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5887"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5887"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}