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The warm weather and sparse rains in SoCal make landscaping a four-season job. To keep your Santa Ana landscape its best, here’s the ideal timing of every yard chore.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Mow once a week.
• Planting: Start planting in March. Wait until April or May to plant tropical species.
• Shrub Pruning: Start pruning in March.
• Mulch: Apply to suppress weeds.
• Irrigation: Water more as the rain goes away. Water deeply and infrequently.
• Fencing: Install or repair your fence in early spring.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Mow at least once a week.
• Irrigation: Water no more than two days a week before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
• Shrub Pruning: Prune hedges and shrubs to maintain their shape.
• Planting: Finish planting in June or early July before the weather gets too hot.
• Mulch: Add mulch to protect plants from heat and conserve moisture.
• Fencing: Stain or paint fences.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Mow once a week.
• Leaf Cleanup: Use a rake, leaf blower, mulching mower, or leaf cleaning service.
• Irrigation: Water until it starts to rain.
• Shrub Pruning: Prune plants that are done blooming. Shape hedges and shrubs.
• Planting: Plant non-tropical shrubs and perennials in September. October is the main planting season. November is great for native plants.
• Mulch: Add mulch for frost protection.
• Hardscaping: Fall is a good time for concrete hardscaping projects and fire pit installation.
• Landscape Lighting: Keep your outdoor space usable as the nights grow longer.

Winter

• Lawn Care: Mow once or twice a month.
• Planting: If it’s not too cold or wet, you can start planting in January or February.
• Mulch: Apply mulch in January to retain moisture.
• Shrub Pruning: Prune deciduous plants in December when they’re dormant.
• Irrigation: Only water if the rain is too sparse.

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