Maintaining your Wichita yard is almost a four-seasons job. Don’t miss your chance to plant or revamp your outdoor space. Follow this landscaping calendar for the best results.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Mowing season starts in March or April after the last freeze.
• Planting: Plant flowers and trees in late April or early May.
• Mulch: Add, refresh, or replace mulch.
• Irrigation: Install an irrigation system.
• Hardscaping: Spring, summer, and fall are perfect for adding decks, paver walkways, patios, stone garden walls, and stamped concrete.
• Fencing: Spring is a great time to install fencing, especially after the last spring freeze.
• Landscape Lighting: Install walkway, driveway, and garden lights to make your yard shine.
• Shrub Pruning: Pruning while shrubs are still dormant is a good way to keep them free of disease and damage.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Mow weekly.
• Irrigation: Check that sprinkler heads are at the correct height.
• Fencing: Do installation, repairs, and painting or staining.
• Landscape lighting: Enjoy your summer yard with outdoor lighting.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Mowing season wraps up in late October or early November.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake leaves, or hire a local leaf removal crew.
• Planting: Plant early bloomers like daffodils in October when the ground cools.
• Mulch: Top off or replace mulch in your garden beds to overwinter bulbs.
• Irrigation: Shut off the water and drain your system in late November or ahead of winter.
• Hardscaping: Add concrete patios and other features until late October when the days are cooler.
• Landscape Lighting: Add until November or before the ground freezes.

Winter

• Shrub Pruning: Late winter or early spring.

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