Seasonal Yard & Lawn Maintenance Guide: Keep Your Outdoor Space Looking Its Best Year-Round
A beautiful yard doesn’t happen by accident—it takes regular, seasonal care to keep your lawn, plants, and outdoor spaces thriving. By staying on top of maintenance tasks throughout the year, you'll protect your investment and enjoy a healthy, picture-perfect landscape in every season.
Here’s our expert guide to what your yard needs, season by season:
Spring: Wake Your Yard Up
After a long winter, it’s time to bring your landscape back to life.
Key spring tasks:
✅ Clean up leaves, branches, and debris from garden beds and lawns
✅ Apply a pre-emergent weed control to prevent weeds before they sprout
✅ Aerate your lawn to relieve soil compaction and encourage healthy roots
✅ Apply a high-quality fertilizer to jumpstart growth
✅ Start mowing regularly—set your mower height to 2 ½ inches
✅ Begin planting new shrubs, trees, and perennials
Pro Tip: Early spring is also the perfect time to plan larger projects like patios, outdoor kitchens, and fresh landscape designs!
Summer: Maintain & Protect
Summer is all about keeping your yard healthy during the hottest months.
Key summer tasks:
✅ Water deeply, but less frequently (aim for 1 inch per week, early mornings are best)
✅ Watch for signs of drought stress and adjust watering as needed
✅ Keep mowing regularly but never remove more than 1/3 of the grass height at a time
✅ Apply weed control and spot-treat problem areas
✅ Deadhead flowers and prune as needed to encourage continuous blooms
Pro Tip: Summer is when outdoor living really happens—keep your patio and hardscape areas clean and free of debris for last-minute gatherings!
Fall: Prepare for Rest
Fall is the time to set your lawn and landscaping up for a strong comeback next spring.
Key fall tasks:
✅ Rake leaves and clear out debris to prevent mold and pests
✅ Apply a fall fertilizer to strengthen grass roots before winter
✅ Overseed thin or patchy areas of your lawn
✅ Cut your final mow of the season at 1 ½ inches
✅ Trim back perennials and clean out garden beds
✅ Plant spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils
Pro Tip: Fall is a great time to tackle hardscape installations while the weather is still cooperative.
Winter: Protect & Plan
While your yard rests, you can prep for the seasons ahead.
Key winter tasks:
✅ Avoid heavy traffic on frozen grass to prevent damage
✅ Protect sensitive plants with burlap wraps or coverings
✅ Clean and store tools, hoses, and outdoor furniture
✅ Dream and plan next year’s landscape projects!
Pro Tip: Snow can be beautiful, but heavy piles on shrubs or small trees can cause breakage—gently brush it off after storms.
Ready for Year-Round Success?
Seasonal maintenance may seem like a lot, but when you break it down into these easy steps, you’ll keep your outdoor space looking incredible from the first day of spring to the last snowfall.
Need help getting your yard on a seasonal schedule? The Vosters Landscaping team is here to help—from cleanups to full-service landscape care. Let’s make this your best year outdoors!