Spring Clean Up - A Landscapers Perspective
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Spring Clean Up A Landscaper’s Perspective Jeff Smith Lynden Lawn Care Inc.
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ow that we are finally through the darkest days of winter, we know the warm sunny days of spring are just around the corner. Spring is a fantastic time to start planning for a successful landscaping season. Whether you're a larger suburban condominium or innercity low rise with just a courtyard or tree well, the lawn, trees and flowers around your landscape need regular spring maintenance to stay healthy and vibrant all season long. Once the snow melts and the temperatures start to rise its time to have a look over the property for any surprises winter may have left behind. A spring meeting can be a great place to meet with board members to review the property and discuss the season ahead. This is also a good time to discuss any changes or improvements they would like to make so a plan can be put in place early. The first order of business during a spring walkaround is always to address any damage caused by winter maintenance operations. Some things you may look for: • Scraped up or damaged turf along driveways or sidewalks • Chipped or damaged curb lines • Loosened asphalt • Salt damage along hard surfaces These are all common and often unavoidable consequences of a busy winter. These items are easily repaired and when done early do not affect the curb appeal of the property later in the season. Landscapers often strive to provide a full and thorough cleanup in the fall however, this is often interrupted by early season snow or stubborn trees that retain leaves late into the winter. This makes the first order of business a thorough spring “cleaning” to remove accumulated
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