Winter Landscaping Maintenance you NEED to be doing

Winter is here… and as the temperatures continue to drop, it can be tempting to neglect your commercial or business grounds. After all, unlike your interior spaces. When winter arrives, it’s easy to hide away inside and forget all about your garden and landscaping. However, tending to your garden and winter grounds maintenance are important. Neglecting your landscaping could leave you with twice the work to do when spring arrives. So, instead of allowing your grounds to become dull and unkempt this winter. Here’s a handy guide on landscaping jobs you SHOULD be doing:

Stay ahead of those weeds.

You may think that weeds won’t grow much during winter. But in fact, they’re far more likely to creep up while you’re not looking. Weeds aren’t just unsightly. They’ll be competing with your plants for water and sunlight. So they’ll rob your plants of nutrients and can cause stunted growth. Make sure you stay one step ahead of weeds, so they don’t get out of control when spring arrives.

Don’t neglect your grounds maintenance.

Yes, we get it, gardens can look a bit lazy during winter. But that doesn’t give you the excuse to forget all about them! Leaves will fall, lawns will need mowing, and your plants won’t look pretty all year round. But by continuing to maintain your grounds through winter. You’ll reap the benefits when Spring arrives, and your property looks incredible. From raking and removing leaves. From cutting back trees to mowing lawns. There are always jobs to be done to keep your grounds looking great.

Get ahead with bigger landscaping jobs.

Winter is also a great time to get ahead with larger landscaping jobs. From taking down trees to giving your landscaping a much-needed refresh. Winter tends to be quieter for most businesses. So take advantage of the winter months and get ahead with those bigger jobs.

Protect your business from pesky pests.

Did you know rodents are the most aggravating garden pests in New Mexico? If you leave your garden untended during winter. You’re much more likely to invite rodents into your home. However, there are plenty of other animals that will invade your garden if you’re not careful. Animals may try to enter your business over winter when they’re looking for food and shelter. Stop any unwanted visitors by animal-proofing your garden. Ensure fences are reinforced and utilize hardy plants.

Finishing pruning and planting jobs.

Did you know that winter is the perfect time to prune and plant? Winter is the ideal time to prune your trees and shrubs. Cutting back your plants will help revitalize your beds come spring. By cutting away dead wood and limbs. You allow your plants to grow better and healthier than ever before. As well as pruning, did you know winter is the perfect time to plant bulbs? As the ground holds more moisture and temperatures are cooler. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your flowers ready for spring.

Book with your landscaper before Spring arrives

Landscapers don’t like winter months much either. As spring approaches, they’ll be inundated with calls from customers who ‘forgot’ they had landscaping to do. Avoid becoming a victim of the spring rush and get yourself on your landscaper’s books. Whether you’re looking for a full re-landscape of your grounds. Or simply want some help with your winter maintenance. ASAP Sands Outdoor Services is here for you. Get in touch with us today and make sure your grounds look better than ever but perform better too. All year round!