There’s a reason we’ve spilled a lot of ink the last few months on the importance of fall cleanup. We want all our Northern Arizona neighbors to have successful peak seasons for their landscaping, lawn care, and tree care. And a comprehensive cleanup is an important first step. Here’s why the experts recommend it (and why early winter is still a good time to check it off if you’re behind).
Landscape and Lawn Cleanup is like Chess
When it comes to Arizona planting and landscape care, it’s always good to think (and plan) ahead. How you tend to your landscape in its dormant months affects whether things will grow and flourish in the peak season, including:
- Tree Care: Trimming trees in late fall and winter means they will be stronger (and grow better) in the spring and summer. We include tree care when recommending lawn clean-up because improper tree trimming and pruning lead to overgrowth, which looks unappealing. Winter tree care also makes trees less likely to contract common tree diseases in the warmer months, since they have time to heal fully while they’re dormant.
- Leaf Removal: Clearing out dead and fallen leaves improves the look of your lawn right away if you prefer it to look clean and green. It also allows time for gathered and raked leaves to compost. That compost will be ready to enrich your lawn, plants, and shrubs when they need it most.
- Fertilizing: Fall fertilizing (pre-emergent application) puts what your plants and lawn need directly into the soil so that root systems can store nutrients throughout the winter months. In due time, they will emerge vibrant and beautiful, thanks to the extra boost fertilizer gives.
- Planting: Planting is a part of lawn cleanup because, without planting in the fall and winter, your garden will be sparse and bare in the spring. Keeping up with planting and watering guides for local plants and trees, as well as any seasonal fruits, veggies, or flowers you hope to grow, is well worth the effort for a bountiful harvest.
- Irrigation Checks: You don’t want to wait until growth starts in the spring to realize your irrigation system isn’t working properly. Checking it as part of winter yard clean up prevents overwatering during dormant months, and ensures proper settings and functionality are in place heading into peak usage season.
There’s No Time Like the Present
Now is also an ideal time to get landscaping project planning, scheduling, and estimates done, since it’s not the busy season for Northern Arizona landscaping companies. Hiring your landscaper in winter can help you get things scheduled at the ideal times throughout the rest of the year.
Get it All Done with One Call
Zebrascapes is ready to make your landscape prep, cleanup, and maintenance stress-free. If you’ve been looking to make your yard, landscape design, trees, or garden more beautiful, we’re here to make it happen, no matter the season. Don’t fall behind in winter cleanup and prep. Call Zebrascapes today to get all your projects done beautifully.