Maintenance to Keep Your Yard Beautiful

Even though we're still in winter, now is the time to be thinking about how you will care for your yard this spring. There are several things you can easily take care of yourself, however, it can be beneficial to have a team of professionals take on the work so you know everything is being tended to in the right way and at the right times.

A professional landscape maintenance company can help you with:

• Thinning out and trimming back overgrowth
  Taking time to thin out your shrubs and trees can help promote healthy growth, as well as shape growth to stay within your desired bounds. Trimming back overgrowth can also help promote healthy growth and prevent the proliferation of pests. Staying on top of trimming your plants is especially helpful for plant growth that takes off quickly with the first bit of sun and warmth.
  
  
• Fertilizing your lawn and planter beds
  Knowing when and where to apply fertilizer for your lawn and planter beds can make the difference between a ho-hum landscape and an eye-catching display. If you want lush greens and big, beautiful blooms, make sure your yard is receiving the proper fertilization in preparation for spring.
  
  
• Mowing your lawn to season-appropriate heights
  Lawns should be mowed almost year-round but one of the differences between a healthy and damaged lawn is making sure your grass is cut at the appropriate height for each season. A landscape maintenance professional is knowledgable in what is best for your type of grass (cool-weather vs. warm-weather varieties, etc.) and the seasonal precipitation for your area.
  
  
• Pest prevention and corrective treatments
  Identifying and properly treating pest damage right away can make the difference of a quick fix or a season-long restoration for your lawn and/or plants. Prevention is even better. Having a landscape professional with an eye for identifying damage early on as well as knowing common pests for your area can help minimize damage and expense.
  
  
• Pruning of your trees and shrubs
  If you're unsure of how and when to prune back your trees and shrubs, a landscape maintenance professional can help. One of the easiest ways to damage or stunt the growth of your plantings is by pruning too much, pruning the wrong branches, or pruning at the wrong time of year. Improper pruning can also lead to disease susceptibility and rot. Having professional care for your plants can help prevent costly and unsightly damage.
  
  
• Moss removal
  Mossy walkways or pavers combined with morning dew or a light frost can add up to a dangerous slip and fall accident waiting to happen. Your professional landscape maintenance team can help keep you safe with regular moss removal and abatement. Not only do they have the tools to manage moss more effectively, but they also have the treatments to help prevent unwanted future growth.

If all of this sounds like a lot of work, or simply more than you care to do yourself, please give us a call at 541-729-8029 or email us. Our team of maintenance experts would be happy to help you prepare your yard for spring's beauty.