Huntington Beach’s warm summers and rainy winters make four seasons of lawn care necessary.

Follow our seasonal lawn care schedule for Huntington Beach to create a stunning Southern California coastal retreat in your yard..

Spring

• Lawn Care: Mow when grass reaches 3 inches or more in spring, usually around April.
• Irrigation: Prep and maintain your sprinkler system or set up a new water-efficient one.
• Mulching: To retain moisture and keep common California weeds out, apply a fresh layer of mulch to garden beds
• Planting: Incorporate California native grasses, succulents, and drought-tolerant plants.
• Fertilizing: Apply fertilizer in the spring to stimulate growth and prep your grass for the summer heat.
• Shrub Pruning: Shape and prune shrubs to encourage growth and salt tolerance.
• Landscape lighting: Add new lighting or maintain current fixtures.
• Fencing: Replace or repair winter-damaged fencing, or install a new one with coastal-tolerant materials.
• Hardscaping: Spring through fall is the ideal time for projects like patios, decks, paver walkways, or garden walls.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Continue your grass-cutting routine but let it grow a bit taller to save water and protect roots.
• Reseed: If necessary, bare spots in lawns can be overseeded in the summer.
• Irrigation: To ensure healthy roots, use a deep, infrequent watering schedule and abide by Hunting Beach water conservation requirements.
• Pruning: Remove salt-damaged growth and lightly trim to shape.
• Fencing: Protect fencing from salt air with sealant, paint, or replacing with costal-tolerant materials.
• Hardscapes: Ensure your deck, patio, and walkways are maintained or add new elements.
• Landscape lighting: Improve security and enjoy summer evenings by installing, upgrading, or maintaining your outdoor lights.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Typically you’ll continue your mowing routine until November.
• Leaf Cleanup: Remove fallen leaves, or hire a local leaf removal crew.
• Planting: Add colorful winter annuals, spring bulbs, or cool-season veggies to your gardens.
• Irrigation: Adjust the watering schedule for cool temperatures, and winterize before the first frost around December 10th. 
• Mulch: Touch up mulch, if needed, to protect roots during winter.
• Fencing: Complete fencing projects before the winter rains arrive.
• Landscape Lighting: Install security lighting for the early sunsets or repair damaged lights.
• Hardscaping: Build a pergola or fire pit to enjoy winter evenings.

Winter

• Lawn care: Mow as needed. Grass growth typically slows from November to February.
• Planting: Trees or shrubs with bare roots are best planted in January or February.
• Pruning: When dormant, trim deciduous trees, shrubs, and rose bushes.
• Planning: Design and budget spring landscaping projects like xeriscaping or installing a water feature.

From routine lawn care to complete landscape makeovers, our reliable and affordable Hunting Beach landscaping pros do it all.