Different Ways to Keep Your Property Looking Its Best Year Round

Seasonal Property Maintenance: What Homeowners Can Do to Keep Their Landscape Looking Its Best

Caring for your property can feel like a daunting task. While professional services like those provided by Landcare can take care of all your maintenance needs, it's also helpful to understand what you, as a homeowner, can do throughout the year to keep your property looking its best.

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Living in Toronto—and Canada in general—means dealing with four distinct seasons. This variety in climate can make landscape maintenance more complex than in temperate regions. Breaking tasks down by season can help simplify your approach.

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‍Spring: The Foundation for the Year

Spring is arguably the most important season for landscape preparation. What you do in the spring sets the tone for the rest of the year. Lawn care tasks such as seeding, sodding, and Nematode applications are all dependent on specific ground temperatures, making timing crucial.

Spring’s natural rainfall makes it an ideal time for establishing new grass or alternatively if not prevented, new weeds. . Addressing any bare or dead patches early by weeding, seeding and topdressing is crucial. Delaying treatment may mean those areas remain unsightly until fall. A thorough cleanup is also essential. Removing dead plant material, branches, and debris helps prevent disease and ensures plants receive the sunlight and nutrients they need to thrive.

Summer: Maintain and Enhance

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Summer is all about maintaining the work done in the spring. Regular watering, mulching, and weeding are essential for plant health. In late spring and early summer, pruning and trimming help control growth and shape plants. Deadheading—removing spent blooms—encourages new flower growth throughout the season.

For those without a green thumb, hiring a landscape professional ensures all the hard work done in the spring isn’t wasted due to neglect during the summer months.

Fall: Prepare for Next Year

Fall is similar to spring in terms of tasks, but the focus shifts to preparing your landscape for the following year. This is the ideal time to plant bulbs for spring bloom, remove annuals, and cut back perennials. Fall is also a great time to plant trees, shrubs, and other perennials, allowing them time to establish roots before the ground freezes—without the stress of summer heat.

Just like in spring, cleaning up leaves and debris is important to prevent disease and pests. The more you invest in fall maintenance, the less you'll need to fix when spring returns.

‍Winter: Protection and Organization

Winter requires less work, but it’s still important. Protect vulnerable plants with burlap or frost covers, and apply a thick layer of mulch to insulate roots and suppress early weed growth. Finally, organize and store your gardening tools. While it may seem like a small task, having your tools cleaned and ready makes spring prep much smoother.

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Maintaining a beautiful property year-round is a mix of seasonal preparation and consistent care. While hiring professionals ensures expert results, understanding what to do in each season can help you protect your investment—and enjoy a thriving outdoor space all year long.

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