Despite the cold weather, landscaping in Lansing is a four-seasons endeavor.

We know how important it is to keep your yard looking good year-round. The following calendar will help you stay on schedule:

Spring 

• Lawn Care: Mowing season starts mid to late April after the snow and ice have dissolved. 
• Planting: Spring is the ideal time to plant perennials, trees, shrubs, and ground covers, especially Lansing native plants. 
• Mulch: Add mulch during this time to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds. 
• Irrigation: Wait until about the end of May to activate the irrigation system. 
• Hardscaping: Mid to late spring is the time to install a patio, deck, or other hardscapes. 
• Fencing: The weather is usually too cold to dig post holes, so wait until it’s consistently above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Landscape Lighting: When Jack Frost stops nipping at your nose, the ground should be soft enough to install lighting. Wait until after the last frost. 
• Shrub Pruning: The time to start pruning trees is about late May.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Mow regularly to maintain recommended or desired height. 
• Irrigation: Ensure your irrigation system is set to water early in the morning. 
• Hardscaping: Continue with hardscape projects, especially stone or concrete builds, as they withstand summer heat well.
• Fencing: Install a new fence or repair your current one.

Fall 

• Lawn Care: Mowing season ends around late October or early November. 
• Leaf Cleanup: Protect the grass from mold and rot by keeping fallen leaves raked, composted, or mulched. 
• Planting: Ideal time to plant cool-weather flowers for spring blossoming. Plant trees in early fall. 
• Mulch: Spread a layer of mulch to protect the soil from upcoming winter temperatures. 
• Irrigation: Turn off and winterize systems by the end of fall, before temperatures are less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Fencing: Install, repair, or paint or stain in the early fall.
• Hardscaping: Complete hardscaping projects before the weather drops to freezing.
• Landscape Lighting: Install lighting before the ground freezes.

Winter 

• Shrub Pruning: Get your trees and shrubs ready for healthy spring growth by pruning dormant branches.
• Hardscaping: Now is the time for planning spring projects, from installing hardscape features to your flower bed layout.

Whether you want to be tucked away indoors during the colder months, absorb the sun in the much shorter warm season, or show your Spartan spirit year-round, LawnStarter has pros in Lansing to do the landscaping chores for you.