Detroit landscaping is an all-year endeavor, but this seasonal calendar will help you time these common landscaping projects in the Motor City.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Mowing starts in late April when the frost has passed and the grass is actively growing.
• Mulch: Mulch during the spring to protect new growth.
• Planting: Late May begins your window for planting trees, shrubs, and perennials.
• Shrub Pruning: You can prune beginning in late May.
• Irrigation: Hold off firing up those sprinklers and drip lines until late May after the chance of a late frost.
• Hardscaping: Roll up your sleeves and get your patio and walkway game on around late May.
• Landscape Lighting: When the last frost waves goodbye and the ground is soft, it’s time to install your lighting. You’ll be able to bury those wires in no time.
• Fencing: Hold off installing fences until the temps are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if you're mixing up some concrete for footers.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Continue mowing weekly. It not only keeps your lawn neat but is healthy for your grass.
• Irrigation: Install irrigation with sprinklers and drip hosing.
• Landscape Lighting: Summer is a great time to do routine maintenance or install a new system.
• Fencing: Make repairs to your existing fence or demo and replace it with a new vinyl fence for less maintenance.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Mowing season wraps up at the end of October or early November.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake and bag your leaves, or hire a local leaf removal crew.
• Mulch: Add mulch to insulate tender plants for the winter.
• Planting: September is a good time to plant trees. Balled and burlapped trees can settle in before the frost hits. Perennials get cut back.
• Irrigation: Winterize your sprinkler system before temps dip below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Hardscaping: Wrap up installing paver patios and stamped concrete jobs before the first frost hits.
• Landscape Lighting: Install those light fixtures and underground wiring before the ground freezes.
• Fencing: Installation, repairs, and painting/staining until late September.

Winter

• Hardscaping: Don’t let those frosty Detroit winters freeze your outdoor vibe. Get a landscape design, including hardscaping, to make your garden pop come springtime.
• Shrub Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

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