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Beginner12 min
Seasonal Maintenance Calendar
Monthly task lists for every climate zone. Keep your landscape looking good year-round.
“A landscape doesn't maintain itself. Nature is actively trying to reclaim it. You're just renting the space between lawnmowings.”
What you'll learn
Spring tasksSummer careFall prepWinter protectionFertilizing schedule
Spring: clean up debris, prune winter damage, apply pre-emergent weed control, fertilize, mulch beds, test irrigation system. Do not fertilize until after last frost.
Fall: leaf removal, aerate and overseed lawns, apply winter fertilizer (high potassium), protect tender plants with mulch or burlap, drain irrigation lines before freeze.