Spring is nearly here, and life comes rushing back to our local landscapes when that happens. Expect green trees and lush flowers in conjunction with chirping birds and the smell of organic growth and pollen filling the air. If you are looking at your outdoor living space and think it’s time for an update, now is the best time to start considering what and where to focus your springtime efforts.
Walk Your Property and Take Stock
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This past winter was cold, and I saw several high-accumulation snow days. This can often lead to broken branches, damaged trees, mulch decay, garden bed destruction, and many other issues you’ll only notice when walking your property. We like to head outside with our phone camera out and just walk the property line. Inspect points in the ground and take photos where things are off or have been visibly damaged through the winter. No one knows your home landscaping better than you.
Inspect Hardscaping & Patio Areas
Inspecting the grass, trees, and other areas of mulch and plantings is important. But more important is getting a careful look at all outdoor structures, including patios, outdoor kitchens, or other outdoor living zones that have been exposed to the harsh winter elements. Did ice accumulation and the “freeze/thaw” cycle that naturally occurs over the winter cause damage to any structural areas throughout the landscaping?
Spot some areas that received damage from weather over the winter? Take some photos you can share with your home landscaping design provider so they know what to tackle first. Issues like cracks and breaks in hardscaping can happen rather quickly, even in one winter season, if they are old or were subpar materials on installation. If you have noticed a series of damage to paver stones, it’s a good time to consider a full replacement.
Make an Action Plan for your Lawn
Early signs of spring are already upon us. Trees are starting their yearly growth, and there have even been flower bulbs and plant shoots coming out of the ground around the area. A lot of lawns won’t require a huge update or maintenance, but some may have lost grass, moldy mulch, or distressed plants that need to be rooted out. Much work needs to get done to bring the lawn and yard back to a good place following winter. Ask yourself: “Is this something I really want to do myself?”
Re-mulching flower beds and shrubbery can take hours and requires a lot of manual labor. For most homeowners, the areas are also too big to go out and do it in an hour or two. Hiring a company that can bring in fresh mulch and renew the soil with a crew and the proper equipment makes a lot of sense.
Looking for a Home Landscaping Company?
You don’t have to go very far to find the best local landscaping company in our area. Pro Cut Landscaping has been operating around the county and lower NY for over 30 years. Lawn work is straightforward for us and something we take pride in. When you’re happy with your home on the outside, it’s easier to manage the inside, including daily affairs with the family or pets.
Don’t go it alone this spring time and let’s tackle your Spring Landscaping together. Give us a call and see what sort of springtime specials we have on Rockland county lawn care and larger projects like outdoor structures.
Call us today and let’s discuss our action plan: