Love Your Lawn: A Seasonal Guide to Yard Maintenance and Care

LOVE YOUR LAWN A SEASONAL GUIDE TO YARD MAINTENANCE AND CARE WINTER • Apply pine straw and mulching monthly • Cut back lower tree branches • Prune shrubs and trees after leaves have fallen • Avoid creating paths in snow over grass • Remove thick patches of ice buildup from lawn • Mow grass shorter than usual before first snow SPRING • Apply final mulch and scalp turf in March • Remove die-back in lower limbs of small trees • Spray lawn with pre-emergent herbicide • Dethatch läwn with raking ör mower attächment • Begin regular mowing, trimming, edging, & irrigation in April • Prune new growth in shrubs • Plant and fertilize annual flowers in mid to late spring • Spot spray broadleaf weeds before seeding begins • Fertilize lawn in late May SUMMER • Mow, trim, and edge lawn weekly • Water lawn thoroughly -Frequency based on temperature and dryness -Water at rate of 1 inch per hour -Soak soil 4-6 inches deep • Prune spring perennials after blooming • Check for insect infestations • Plant and fertilize garden FALL • Fertilize lawn in early fall and late fall • Aerate lawn • Gather and remove leaves regularly • Prune and shape shrubs and trees in early fall • Plant and fertilize fall annual flowers, spring bulbs, and fall vegetables Turn off and winterize irrigation system in November • Cover garden with cover crop or burlap in late fall YEAR-LONG Remove tree suckers • Fertilize, weed, and deadhead perennial flowers • Ensure lawn receives minimum of 1 inch of water every 2-3 weeks • Trim and prune plants and shrubs • Gather and remove leaves and debris from lawn • Remove vines from shrubbery READY FOR A REDESIGN? REASONS TO UPDATE LANDSCAPING Save water Improve appearance and curb appeal Reduce maintenance and cut costs and landscaping TIPS & TRICKS • Hire a professional for optimal • Fall is the best season for transplanting trees and shrubs • Check HOA guidelines before beginning a project results • Test soil for nutrients • Redesign starts with hardscaping HARDSCAPING • Foundation and anchor for landscaping • Reduces lawn maintenance • Adds aesthetic appeal and functionality Popular hardscape features: • Paved walkways • Walls and fences • Patios • Lawn ornaments and fountains • Rocks INFOGRAPHIC PROVDIED BY UNLINITED LANDSCAPING TURF MANAGEMENT INC www.unlimitedlandscapingga.com Sources: http://lawncaremania.com/lawn-watering.html http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspxPep-documentid-13108324 http://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/lawn-care/lawn-care-for-beginners/ http://lawncare.about.com/od/maintenance/u/seasonaluserpath.htm#s4 http://home.howstuffworks.com/lawn-garden/professional-landscaping/alternative-methods/hardscaping htm LOVE YOUR LAWN A SEASONAL GUIDE TO YARD MAINTENANCE AND CARE WINTER • Apply pine straw and mulching monthly • Cut back lower tree branches • Prune shrubs and trees after leaves have fallen • Avoid creating paths in snow over grass • Remove thick patches of ice buildup from lawn • Mow grass shorter than usual before first snow SPRING • Apply final mulch and scalp turf in March • Remove die-back in lower limbs of small trees • Spray lawn with pre-emergent herbicide • Dethatch läwn with raking ör mower attächment • Begin regular mowing, trimming, edging, & irrigation in April • Prune new growth in shrubs • Plant and fertilize annual flowers in mid to late spring • Spot spray broadleaf weeds before seeding begins • Fertilize lawn in late May SUMMER • Mow, trim, and edge lawn weekly • Water lawn thoroughly -Frequency based on temperature and dryness -Water at rate of 1 inch per hour -Soak soil 4-6 inches deep • Prune spring perennials after blooming • Check for insect infestations • Plant and fertilize garden FALL • Fertilize lawn in early fall and late fall • Aerate lawn • Gather and remove leaves regularly • Prune and shape shrubs and trees in early fall • Plant and fertilize fall annual flowers, spring bulbs, and fall vegetables Turn off and winterize irrigation system in November • Cover garden with cover crop or burlap in late fall YEAR-LONG Remove tree suckers • Fertilize, weed, and deadhead perennial flowers • Ensure lawn receives minimum of 1 inch of water every 2-3 weeks • Trim and prune plants and shrubs • Gather and remove leaves and debris from lawn • Remove vines from shrubbery READY FOR A REDESIGN? REASONS TO UPDATE LANDSCAPING Save water Improve appearance and curb appeal Reduce maintenance and cut costs and landscaping TIPS & TRICKS • Hire a professional for optimal • Fall is the best season for transplanting trees and shrubs • Check HOA guidelines before beginning a project results • Test soil for nutrients • Redesign starts with hardscaping HARDSCAPING • Foundation and anchor for landscaping • Reduces lawn maintenance • Adds aesthetic appeal and functionality Popular hardscape features: • Paved walkways • Walls and fences • Patios • Lawn ornaments and fountains • Rocks INFOGRAPHIC PROVDIED BY UNLINITED LANDSCAPING TURF MANAGEMENT INC www.unlimitedlandscapingga.com Sources: http://lawncaremania.com/lawn-watering.html http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspxPep-documentid-13108324 http://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/lawn-care/lawn-care-for-beginners/ http://lawncare.about.com/od/maintenance/u/seasonaluserpath.htm#s4 http://home.howstuffworks.com/lawn-garden/professional-landscaping/alternative-methods/hardscaping htm