Maintaining a beautiful yard year-round in Atlanta requires knowledge of the specific landscaping activities to carry out in each season. In other words, different landscaping tasks need to be done throughout the year to keep your Atlanta yard looking its best.
Spring
In the spring, the focus is on getting your yard ready for the warmer months. The recommended landscaping activities include:
Mowing your lawn regularly to keep it at a healthy height. Note that the ideal height for your lawn is 2.5-3 inches.
Weeding your garden to remove any unwanted plants. Weeds can quickly take over a garden, so keeping them under control is important.
Fertilizing your lawn and garden to give them the nutrients they need to grow. A good fertilizer will help your plants stay healthy and vibrant.
Planting flowers and shrubs to add some color to your yard. Spring is a great time to plant annuals, which will bloom all summer long.
Summer
During the summer, the focus is on keeping your yard hydrated and pest-free. Here, your should:
Water your lawn and garden deeply and regularly, especially during hot, dry weather. The rule of thumb is to water your lawn 1-2 inches weekly.
Apply a layer of mulch around your plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds: Mulch also helps to keep the soil cool and prevents it from drying out.
Monitor your yard for signs of pests and diseases, and take action to control them if necessary. Beetles and caterpillars are particularly common in Atlanta in the summertime, as are the fungi that cause powdery mildew and rust disease.
Fall
In the fall, the focus is on preparing your yard for winter. This means things like:
Mowing your lawn less often as the days get shorter. You can start mowing your lawn less often once the temperature begins to cool.
Stop fertilizing your lawn. Fertilizing your lawn in the fall can encourage it to grow new growth, which will be more susceptible to winter damage.
Raking up leaves and disposing of them properly. Leaves can smother plants and create a breeding ground for pests and diseases.
During the colder months, plant winter-hardy plants to add some color to your yard. Many winter-hardy plants will add some color to your yard during the colder months.
Winter
During the winter, the focus is protecting your plants from freezing weather ahead of spring. Some winter landscaping activities include:
Mulching your plants to help insulate their roots keeps the soil warm and prevents it from freezing.
Covering tender plants with frost cloth or burlap to help to protect them from freezing temperatures.
Watering your plants sparingly, if at all. You don't need to water your plants as often during the winter. But you should check them regularly to ensure they don't dry out.
Keep your yard looking its best all season
Atlanta has a unique year-long climate, with particularly warm summers and equally long, freezing winters. Rather than leave your landscape at the mercy of the elements, why not take steps to keep your yard looking its best all year?
The complexities and technicalities of some of the activities, though, mean that it's best to hire an expert to do it for you.
We provide a wide range of landscaping services, from mowing and weeding to planting and mulching, and can help you create the yard of your dreams, whatever the season. Get a quote today.