Scottsdale is known for its desert climate, but even in the desert, your yard can become an oasis with good planning and smart choices. This calendar will help you stay ahead of the work so your yard thrives in the Valley of the Sun.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Begin mowing in May. Aerate and dethatch during the growing season.
• Planting: Plant shrubs.
• Tree Care: Plant trees. 
• Irrigation: Water deeply every three days before sunrise.
• Mulch: Spread mulch around heat-sensitive plants.
• Hardscaping: Install a new hardscape in your yard such as stone pavers or a patio.
• Landscape Lighting: Install lights in your plant beds to illuminate your yard.
• Xeriscaping: Consider changing your landscape to a xeriscape with drought-tolerant plants.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Mow regularly from May to September. 
• Irrigation: Irrigate in the mornings or evenings.
• Landscape Lighting: Maintain lights and replace lightbulbs. 
• Fencing: Repair, paint, and stain your fencing.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Continue mowing through September until warm-season grass goes dormant. 
• Tree Care: Plant trees. 
• Irrigation: Water once a week during the winter to early spring. 
• Mulch: Mulch around cold-sensitive plants to provide a blanket for them during winter.
• Leaf Cleanup: Clean up leaves as needed. 
• Hardscaping: Install hardscaping features such as a swimming pool or fire pit.
• Landscape Lighting: Install landscaping lights.

Winter

• Leaf Cleanup: Rake leaves in your yard from November to January. 
• Pruning: Trim your trees and shrubs between November and February.

In the West’s Most Western Town, your yard doesn’t have to be all tumbleweeds, cacti, and brown grass. Hire one of LawnStarter’s landscaping pros in Scottsdale to handle the dirty work, including lawn mowing, weeding, pruning, and mulching your flower beds.