Landscaping in Akron will keep you busy in your yard nearly year-round.

Follow this calendar for common landscaping projects in the City of Invention to keep your yard looking great while improving it.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Start mowing your lawn in April.
• Planting: Plant flower beds between late April and mid-October.
• Mulch: Add, refresh, or replace mulch.
• Irrigation: Install an irrigation system or start watering your lawn.
• Hardscaping: Spring, summer, and fall are perfect for adding decks, paver walkways, patios, stone garden walls, and concrete.
• Shrub Pruning: Prune shrubs immediately after they bloom in late spring.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Mow and water your lawn regularly.
• Irrigation: This is peak season for your system.
• Fencing: Paint and stain your fence.
• Landscape Lighting: Install and maintain your lighting.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Mowing season wraps up in October or November, whenever the grass stops growing.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake leaves, mulch or blow them, or hire a local leaf removal service.
• Planting: Plant bulbs now to bloom next year. Note: Area nurseries tend to close down over the winter months.
• Mulch: Spread or replace mulch in the late fall to protect plant roots from freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions.
• Irrigation: Shut off the water and drain your system around October to November before the temperature drops below freezing at night.
• Hardscaping: Add concrete patios and other features until early October (or before it’s below 40 degrees). 
• Landscape Lighting: Add until late September or before the ground freezes.

Winter

• Irrigation: Water less frequently, but still continue with a consistent watering schedule.
• Shrub Pruning: Late winter or early spring.

Whether you need shrub pruning, flower bed planting, lawn care, or anything in between, LawnStarter’s Akron landscaping pros are just a few clicks away.