In this All American City, landscaping is an all year task. Here’s a calendar to help guide your landscaping chores in Stockton.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Start weekly mowing in April.
• Mulch: Mid-spring is the best time, but you can apply at any time of the year.
• Irrigation: Water before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m., no more than two days a week. The specific days are determined by your address (see Stockton’s current water restrictions).
• Fencing: Repair any winter damage or get a new fence before summer.
• Hardscaping: Repair or install patios, pavers, or porches so they’re ready for summer fun.
• Shrub Pruning: Prune in March. Wait to prune flowering shrubs until after they’ve bloomed.
• Planting: March is a good time to start all kinds of planting.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Mow once or twice a week. Water if possible, but if not, it’s ok to let your grass go dormant.
• Irrigation: Keep following the city’s watering restrictions. To save water, consider replacing water-intensive plants with drought-tolerant ones or hardscaping.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Keep mowing weekly through November.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake, blow, or mulch leaves, or hire a leaf removal crew. Utilize Stockton’s leaf collection service from October through December.
• Irrigation: Gradually dial back your watering.
• Landscape Lighting: Install outdoor lights before the evenings get too dark.
• Planting: Finish any planting before the first frost at the end of November.

Winter

• Lawn Care: Mow once or twice a month. Don’t mow the grass when it’s wet.
• Irrigation: Winter rains may be enough to cover your irrigation needs.
• Shrub Pruning: Start pruning in February.
• Planting: Plant shrubs, trees, and produce starting in February.

If you’d rather not deal with the mud, chilly tule fog, or summer sunburns, let a Stockton LawnStarter landscaping pro take care of your outside chores. We’ll bring your vision to life, whether you want a lush lawn, water-wise garden, or perfect patio.