To keep Knoxville landscaping healthy and lush, year-round TLC is a must.

Follow our landscaping calendar to keep your Rocky Top terrain in tip-top shape. Our calendar covers all landscaping corners, including gardens, patios, and shrubbery.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Mowing starts around March or April.
• Planting: Sow seeds in early to mid-spring for hearty harvests and fragrant flowers.
• Mulch: Freshen up your flora with new mulch.
• Irrigation: Spring is the perfect time to install sprinklers or drip irrigation.
• Fencing: If your fence faced a fierce winter, it likely needs repairs.
• Hardscaping: Start tinkering with tethered decks, patios, and gazebos in early spring so the project is complete before the Vols throw their first touchdown.
• Shrub Pruning: Prune late blooming shrubs by early spring and see if early bloomers need trimming in late spring.
• Landscape Lighting: Host a barbeque at night with newly installed landscaping lights.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Continue mowing and make sure your lawn gets enough water.
• Shrub Pruning: Shrubs that didn’t need pruning in spring, will likely need a trim in early summer.
• Planting: Plant broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower in late summer for a fall harvest.

Fall

• Lawn Care: The last mow typically takes place in late October or early November.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake fall foliage or hire a local leaf removal service.
• Mulch: You may need to replace or spread mulch.
• Fencing: Make sure your fence is in good condition to withstand winter weather.
• Hardscaping: Consider installing a firepit to combat cooler nights.
• Irrigation: Shut off the water and drain your system before temperatures freeze.

Winter

• Planting: Several crops can be planted indoors during late winter, then transplanted outside when the weather warms.
• Irrigation: Until the ground freezes, continue watering, but use less water than you would during the growing season.

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