In the Dirt by Ray Greenstreet

Despite the Cold, Now Is the Time to Schedule Landscaping Work

When thinking landscaping, consider adding new beds, cleaning up old beds, fixing walkways, adding walkways. (Photo: JPL Designs)

ALEXANDRIA, VA – February is here, and even though there are still some cold days ahead, it might be time to start thinking about the upcoming spring season and what that means for your yard.

Every year in the spring, landscaping companies are flooded with service requests, and a line starts to form as crews, consultants, and designers rush to fulfill the needs of anyone and everyone who phones in with a landscaping job that needs to be addressed.

Many folks won’t even think about having work completed until it is late into the season. By then, you will have already missed out on some prime-time curb appeal and fall behind your neighborhood’s early birds. The sun will be shining and warm again before we know it! I can tell you from experience that Greenstreet Landscaping has crews working year-round and a lot more work can be done to one’s property in February and March than you might think.

For example, during this time of year, our crews start gearing up for spring cleanups. As the warmth of spring comes, it reveals the damage from the winter and the incoming growth that comes with the longer days. You don’t want to be running to cover your bases in April or May when your yard is completely overgrown and some perennials still haven’t made it from the year before (especially if your HOA is a stickler about that sort of thing).

We also start preparing for the influx of early spring hardscape installations we have every year. A hardscape is simply a man-made feature used in landscape architecture, such as stone paths, retaining walls, patios, permeable driveways, etc. Early spring is a great time to start these jobs since they take a little longer.

Having the design and installation on the books early lets you enjoy your new hardscape feature as spring starts to set in. This time of year and the upcoming weeks are also great times to get any plantings you might want done on the schedule. Nurseries are getting stock in and getting ready to get some plants in the ground. As I said, it might feel early, but spring is near.

Companies like ours are ready to talk to you, handle any job, or answer any questions. Our consultants and crews are ready to work with you to make your vision for your garden a reality.

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