Snowfall is no joke in Saint Paul, so it’s important to tackle your landscaping tasks during the months when the weather permits it. Follow this seasonal landscaping plan to achieve the yard you want.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Mowing can begin in March, as long as the soil temperatures are 50 degrees and your grass is growing.
• Mulch: Add a fresh layer of mulch to your landscaping beds.
• Planting: Plant trees, shrubs, and perennials after the last frost. 
• Shrub Pruning: Prune after late May.
• Irrigation: Wait until late May to activate your sprinklers and drip lines.
• Hardscaping: Start putting in patios and walkways once the ground has fully thawed. After Mother’s Day, any late frosts should be long gone.
• Landscape Lighting: Wait until the last frost is gone and the ground is soft before installing new lighting. That way, you can easily bury the wires and secure the fixtures.
• Fencing: Wait until the temps are consistently above 50 degree before putting up your fence, especially if you need to pour concrete footers. 

Summer

• Lawn Care: Keep mowing, and make sure your grass gets enough water.
• Irrigation: Don't let your garden hose run your life. Get an irrigation plan designed and installed with zones for your lawn, garden beds, and trees.
• Landscape Lighting: This is a great time to install new systems or conduct routine maintenance on your fixtures, bulbs, lenses, and wiring.
• Fencing: Install your new fence or make repairs, paint or stain your existing fence. 

Fall

• Lawn Care: The mowing season wraps up at the end of October or early November.
• Leaf Cleanup: Blow, rake, bag your leaves, or hire a local leaf removal crew.
• Mulch: Mulch helps insulate the plant's roots for winter. 
• Planting: September is a good time to plant trees. Also, cut back perennials, and plant bulbs now so they bloom in the spring.
• Irrigation: Blow out and winterize your system before temps dip below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Hardscaping: Wrap up hardscaping projects before the first frost. 
• Landscape Lighting: Add until late September or before the ground freezes.

Winter

• Hardscaping: Use this time to plan spring landscaping and hardscaping projects.
• Shrub Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

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