A Seasonal Landscaping Checklist for New Jersey Homeowners
New Jersey’s four real seasons each ask something different of your yard. Here is the essential checklist per season — the minimum that keeps a Bergen County property looking sharp year-round.
Spring (Mar–May)
- Cleanup: debris, branches, perennial cutback
- Edge beds; refresh mulch once soil warms
- Prune summer-blooming shrubs; hold spring bloomers until after bloom
- First mow high; start regular mowing rhythm
Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Mow weekly at 3.5–4 inches; water deeply when dry
- Shape hedges after the spring flush hardens
- Deadhead flowers; watch for pests and disease
- Spot-weed beds before weeds seed
Fall (Sep–Nov)
- Leaf cleanup in passes — don’t let leaves mat
- Final mow slightly lower; winterize equipment
- Plant spring bulbs; touch up mulch lightly
- Confirm snow removal terms before December
Winter (Dec–Feb)
- Keep walkways and drive clear (or let your snow route handle it)
- Brush heavy snow off evergreens gently
- Plan spring projects — contractors book early
- Sharpen tools and service the mower
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