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Seasonal tips

Bloomica yard & lawn care in the foothills, season by season.

Sixteen practical lawn care and yard tips for foothill homes in Angels Camp, Arnold and Valley Springs — four for every season. And when a job is bigger than a weekend, you know who to call.

Spring

Aerate & Overseed Your Lawn

Loosen compacted soil and fill in thin spots early, while spring moisture helps new seed take hold.

Prune Winter-Damaged Shrubs

Cut back dead or frost-bitten branches to healthy wood so shrubs push strong new growth.

Refresh Mulch Beds

A fresh layer of mulch locks in moisture, cools roots and keeps weeds down all season.

Start Your Irrigation System

Run each zone, check for leaks and clogged heads, and set the timer before the heat arrives.

Summer

Water Deep & Infrequently

Long, less-frequent watering grows deeper roots and wastes less water than daily sprinkles.

Mow High in the Heat

Taller grass shades its own roots, holds moisture and crowds out weeds during hot spells.

Deadhead Flowers Regularly

Snipping spent blooms keeps plants putting energy into new flowers instead of seeds.

Watch for Pests & Disease

Catch aphids, grubs and fungal spots early — small problems are cheap, infestations aren’t.

Fall

Plant Trees & Shrubs Now

Warm soil and cool air let roots establish all winter — fall-planted trees start spring ahead.

Fertilize Your Lawn

A fall feeding builds root reserves so your lawn greens up faster and thicker in spring.

Clean Up Garden Beds

Clear leaves and spent plants to remove pest shelter and give beds a clean start.

Winterize Your Irrigation

Drain lines and shut down zones before the first freeze to prevent cracked pipes.

Winter

Protect Sensitive Plants

Cover frost-tender plants on cold nights and add mulch around roots before hard freezes.

Plan Your Spring Projects

Winter is design season — plan and book early so your project is first in line for spring.

Sharpen & Service Your Tools

Clean, sharpen and oil tools and service the mower now, not the first weekend of spring.

Prune Dormant Trees

With leaves down, structure is easy to see — dormant pruning shapes trees with less stress.

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