Your Huntsville yard can be healthy and lush year-round with the right TLC. This landscaping calendar covers all the corners of your property, including lawns, gardens, patios, and shrubbery.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Mow when the grass starts growing, typically around mid-March.
• Shrubs: Do a soil test and fertilize shrubs if necessary, except camellias and azaleas.
• Planting: Plant varieties that bloom early.
• Mulch: Add mulch to plants in late March.
• Irrigation: Test your irrigation system.
• Hardscaping: Plan and install hardscapes like stone walkways and patios.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Continue to mow regularly and water the grass.
• Irrigation: Early morning watering is best.
• Fencing: Time to make repairs and paint or stain.
• Landscape lighting: Add lighting to beautify and make your property more secure.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Mowing season ends when you first see frost on the ground, typically in November.
• Planting: Ideal weather for planting shrubs and trees.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake, blow, or mulch leaves. Follow guidelines to have your yard waste collected by the city.
• Mulch: Refresh mulch if necessary to protect plants in the winter.
• Irrigation: Good time to install an irrigation system.
• Aeration and Overseeding: Aerate the lawn and overseed cool-season grasses.

Winter

• Lawn Care: Reduce mowing frequency and stop mowing when you see frost on the ground.
• Fencing: Install fences when the winter weather is warmer.
• Pruning: Prune trees and shrubs to shape them for spring growth.

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