Seasonal Landscaping Tips
Keep your outdoor spaces thriving all year long with expert advice from the Bloomica team.
Spring
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your landscape after winter. Focus on soil prep, planting, and getting your irrigation system ready for the warmer months ahead.
Aerate & Overseed Your Lawn
Loosen compacted soil with a core aerator and overseed thin or bare patches. This encourages deep root growth and a thicker, healthier lawn through summer.
Prune Winter-Damaged Shrubs
Cut back any dead or frost-damaged branches once new growth appears. Avoid pruning spring-blooming shrubs until after they flower to preserve this season's blooms.
Refresh Mulch Beds
Apply 2–3 inches of fresh mulch around trees, shrubs, and garden beds. Mulch retains moisture, regulates soil temperature, and suppresses weeds as the season heats up.
Start Your Irrigation System
Inspect all sprinkler heads, drip lines, and valves before turning the system on for the season. Replace any cracked or clogged heads and adjust coverage to match new plantings.
Summer
Summer heat in the foothills and Central Valley can be intense. Smart watering habits and heat-tolerant plant choices will keep your landscape looking its best.
Water Deep & Infrequently
Water deeply 2–3 times per week rather than shallow daily watering. Deep watering encourages roots to grow downward, making plants more drought-tolerant and resilient.
Mow High in the Heat
Raise your mower blade to 3–4 inches during summer. Taller grass shades the soil, reduces moisture loss, and stays greener longer without extra watering.
Deadhead Flowers Regularly
Remove spent blooms from annuals and perennials to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season. This redirects the plant's energy from seed production back into new blooms.
Watch for Pests & Disease
Inspect plants weekly for signs of aphids, spider mites, or fungal issues. Catching problems early prevents them from spreading and keeps treatments simple and targeted.
Fall
Fall is one of the best seasons to plant and prepare your landscape. Cooler temperatures and seasonal rains give new plants a strong start before winter.
Plant Trees & Shrubs Now
Fall is ideal for planting. Cooler air reduces transplant stress while warm soil encourages root establishment before the first frost. Plants will be well-rooted and ready to thrive come spring.
Fertilize Your Lawn
Apply a slow-release fall fertilizer to replenish nutrients depleted over summer. This strengthens root systems and helps your lawn green up faster in spring.
Clean Up Garden Beds
Remove spent annuals, cut back perennials, and clear fallen leaves from beds. A tidy garden reduces overwintering spots for pests and diseases.
Winterize Your Irrigation
Drain and shut down your irrigation system before the first freeze. Blow out any remaining water from lines to prevent cracked pipes and costly repairs in spring.
Winter
Winter is a time for planning and light maintenance. Use the quieter season to prepare for a spectacular spring and protect your existing plantings from cold snaps.
Protect Sensitive Plants
Cover frost-sensitive plants with burlap or frost cloth on nights when temperatures dip below freezing. Potted plants can be moved to a sheltered area like a garage or covered patio.
Plan Your Spring Projects
Winter is the perfect time to design new garden beds, plan hardscaping projects, or research plants suited to our local climate. Contact us for a free consultation and get on the spring schedule early.
Sharpen & Service Your Tools
Clean, sharpen, and oil your garden tools during the off-season. Sharp blades make cleaner cuts that heal faster, and well-maintained equipment lasts for years.
Prune Dormant Trees
Late winter is the best time to prune most deciduous trees while they are dormant. Pruning before new growth emerges reduces stress on the tree and minimizes the risk of disease transmission.
Need a Hand This Season?
Our team is ready to help with any landscaping project, big or small, year-round.