Yard work is a year-round thing in Corpus Christi, but it doesn’t have to be daunting. Follow this landscaping schedule to stay on track and get the results you want.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Mow weekly.
• Irrigation: Deeply water your lawn two to three times a week. Always water in the morning, and pay attention to the city’s current watering restrictions.
• Planting: Plant trees and shrubs in early spring.
• Landscape Lighting: Install or upgrade landscape lights to illuminate your plant beds and walkways.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Mow bi-weekly throughout the summer.
• Irrigation: In the cool hours of the day, water your lawn about two to three times a week, in accordance with Corpus Christi’s watering restrictions.
• Mulch: Use natural mulch such as grass clippings to promote the growth of your grass.
• Landscape lighting: Make repairs and do maintenance.
• Fencing: Repairs, maintenance, painting, and staining.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Mow as needed until the growing season ends and your grass goes dormant. Mowing season usually ends around October.
• Irrigation: Decrease the amount of watering your yard as the weather cools down.
• Planting: Plant trees and shrubs.
• Fertilize: Fertilize your lawn to help it through the winter.
• Mulch: Mulch your grass with shredded leaves.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake up fallen leaves.

Winter

• Pruning: Prune trees and shrubs during the cold months when they are dormant.
• Hardscaping: Upgrade your yard with a new hardscaping feature such as an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, or patio.

Call a LawnStarter landscaping pro in Corpus Christi to handle your yard work, from mowing to pruning.