When winter finally ends, properties of any size will all look the same: drab and grey when the snow melts. Spring is coming, and there are some key things you can do for both home and commercial gardens to welcome spring and liven up the atmosphere.
For the smaller gardens, it’s easy enough to maintain and clean up. For the expansive gardens both residential and commercial, utilizing professional spring clean-up landscaping in Hamilton makes this process a breeze.
1. Garbage Be Gone
Before winter sets in and the snow falls, we recommend cleaning up garbage and leaves and sweeping pathways. You would be surprised at what the snow can bring.
If there is a winter thaw at any time, leaves, debris, and other garbage would be attracted to this melting snow. What was once a clean garden would suddenly become home to more.
Once the snow has finally cleared, and there is no more in the forecast, get out the broom, garden garbage bags, and the shears and start to clean again. Remove all debris, dead leaves, small branches, and any litter blown in from paved areas such as walkways and patios, the garden beds, and around small bushes and trees.
It will allow the spring sun to warm the soil and encourage new growth. As well as make everything look attractive and increase curb appeal.
2. Out With The Old
Pruning trees and shrubs and removing dead heads off flowers will help to breathe new life into the sleeping plants. If any weeds are brave enough to venture up in the cooler air, remove them quickly so their root system and leaves do not take over the plants you want to thrive. Any visible new growth should be left alone.
You can also clean up flower beds, under hedges, and around trees. It is best when spring has set in to avoid disturbing hibernating animals and bugs. These can be essential to the healthy ecosystem of the garden, so waking them up too early can be harmful.
When it’s safe to do so, check the edging on the planters and beds and repair what was damaged by the snow and harsh weather that comes hand in hand with winter. If the edging shows their age, then now is the time to upgrade.
3. Turning Over New Soil
As the weather warms up and the frost has cleared, pay attention to the flower beds you need to prepare for new plants. Hand-turn the soil to ensure you can feel any large lumps requiring breaking. Carefully check the soil as you do and remove any more debris that you may find and any stubborn weeds.
It should be done by hand, as some large garden tools will miss large lumps and not break up the soil. Large gardens will benefit from machine intervention. However, tilling by hand when possible is the better option.
As you turn the soil, add in mulch. By doing so, you are placing the nutrients and minerals lost or depleted from the previous year’s plants, and through runoff in the winter to spring change over. By boosting the soil before planting, your new plants will have a better chance of growing healthy and vibrant.
4. It’s Not Just The Plants That Need Attention
While the flowers, trees, and bushes bring colour and life into the area, remember the buildings, pathways, and patios people use and see daily. Sweeping away the dirt and grime from the winter and foot traffic will help to maintain paving stones and allow you to check for damage.
Power-washing paved areas and walls is a quick way to wash away the winter blues and start to brighten the landscaping. It is a fast and efficient way to do landscaping clean-up, and it also helps clear away stubborn dirt in joints and corners that the broom cannot reach.
You can also use the power washer to clean off lighting and stationary furniture, such as benches or nooks along the walls where people sit. You can also wash figurines and other decorations to bring out their unique look and colours.
Clean the building windows that allow customers to see your business. It invites them inside to browse and shop. For residential properties, window cleaning increases the house’s curb appeal and shows that it is maintained.
5. Check Your Eavestroughs
It is an area that often gets overlooked but shouldn’t be ignored. In the fall, leaves and other debris don’t just tumble to the ground. They can gravitate towards the building’s eavestroughs. It doesn’t sound too bad if they build up. However, If you don’t clean them, they will clog the down pipes and cause flooding or water damage to the side of the property.
You should check eavestroughs regularly, as the seasons change or after a storm with heavy rains, but making sure that they are clear before winter and during the thaw is critical.
While some homeowners may find this easy enough to manage on their own (so long as they have a long ladder—and no fear of heights), others may find this task tricky or even impossible to take care of. When it comes to commercial properties, eavestrough cleaning without help can be even more difficult. However, whether you’re a homeowner or property manager, eavestrough maintenance is not a task to be overlooked.
If managing it yourself isn’t possible, JW Landscaping provides spring clean-up landscaping in Hamilton for both residential and commercial properties. We have the skills, tools and experience to tackle your eavestrough with ease.
Spring Clean-up Landscaping Hamilton: Trust JW Landscaping for All Your Landscaping Needs
Customizing your spring clean-up landscaping service in Hamilton can give you more control and options over what your property needs and could benefit from. At JW Landscaping, we offer efficient and diligent spring clean-up services for any size of residential or commercial property, bringing new life to your cold and bare land.
Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality services that meet your specific needs and preferences.
Call 905-512-6549 today and see how we can help you bring spring early to your garden, or go online for your free quote. Reach out before the winter ends so we can beautify your garden and have it stand out before the competition.
