Enhancing your lawn is not only great for curb appeal but also keeps your lawn and garden healthy and lush from season to season. Whether you need a spring or fall yard cleanup, a new layer of mulch laid in your flower beds, or custom seasonal flower arrangements to adorn your hardscapes, Aspen Landscape’s team of professionals is here to help build and maintain your dream landscape.
What is a Spring/Fall Yard Cleanup?
Before scheduling a seasonal yard cleanup, it’s important to know what a cleanup entails and how those services are imperative for keeping your yard top-notch. Having a professional crew maintain your property on a regular schedule is valuable for both residential areas and commercial properties alike, and neglecting to do so can lead to long-term consequences. Spring and fall yard cleanups can include:
- Debris removal: A buildup of fallen leaves, sticks, acorns, and more left on your lawn through the cold months can cause mold and bacteria to form, not to mention the unwanted pests like snakes, rodents, and insects leaf piles can attract. Clearing away fallen leaves encourages proper air circulation and gives the grass the oxygen it needs to grow in abundance. Removing the excess gives your lawn a chance to breathe during its dormant time and come back strong in the spring.
- Pruning: The various plants, trees, and shrubs in your yard all have different pruning requirements and schedules. Aspen’s expert crew members can trim away overgrowth and get your plants prepared to flourish the following season.
- Lawn Aeration: Springtime is the perfect time to aerate your lawn, which helps oxygenate your soil, improve water absorption, and help with soil compaction.
- Reseeding or Adding Sod: If a harsh winter or heavy use leaves your lawn with bare patches, reseeding or adding more sod during a spring cleanup is a good idea to help your grass grow lush and more uniformly.
- Mowing: It’s a good idea to mow your grass one last time before the winter weather sets in. Doing so not only is aesthetically pleasing but also helps distribute vital nutrients evenly across the lawn, makes your yard easier to maintain, and gives you a headstart for the following spring.
- Protect Plants Vulnerable to Cold Weather: Not all plants are hardy enough to make it through harsh winters on their own. If you have delicate perennials, roses, and shrubs, you can keep them safe from frost by adding an extra layer of mulch or by wrapping individual plants in a protective barrier such as burlap.
Mulch
Adding mulch to your garden beds adds a lot of curb appeal to your home and serves a lot of practical purposes as well. Mulch can be spread during a spring or fall yard cleanup. A fresh layer of mulch keeps weeds at bay, helps the soil retain moisture, assists in regulating the soil temperature, and combats erosion. Laying a fresh layer of mulch during a fall yard cleanup has the added benefit of acting like a blanket for your garden beds, protecting root systems, and laying the foundation for successful spring planting. Replenishing your mulch in the Spring can rejuvenate the look and function of your garden beds, as older mulch can decompose during the winter months. Mulch can come in an array of colors and materials to match your home’s style. You can calculate how much mulch you will need on your own or get a professional estimate. The reliable crew members at Aspen can expertly edge new and existing garden beds and mulch with minimal disturbance to your property.
Seasonal Flowers
Spring and fall are the perfect times to refresh your containers with seasonal plant arrangements. Filling your front porch containers with a lively assortment of annuals, seasonal plants, and filler greenery creates eye-catching displays and is fun to change with the seasons. Aspen Landscapes employs Master Gardeners to create colorful, custom pots and decorative containers to adorn your home.
How Aspen Landscapes Can Help
Maintaining a clean yard is hard work that can be time-consuming, tedious, and difficult to do on your own. You need the proper equipment, in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of plant and tree species, and the time to get it all done. Let Aspen Landscapes’ tried and true team of Master Gardeners, landscape designers, and grounds crew manage your yard cleanups and maintenance for a pristine property you can enjoy year-round.
Contact Aspen Landscapes for an in-depth consultation and free estimate to find out more about how our yard enhancement services can benefit you and execute your vision for your property today.
