MONTHLY Maintenance for Trees & Shrubs
APRIL
Spring Irrigation Start-up. Activate and program sprinkler system. Make repairs or adjustments as necessary. Apply first application of fertilizer. Aerate if necessary. Begin mowing. Conduct full yard clean-up, trimming, replace dead plant material as needed. Remove all tree wrap.
MAY
Continue regular maintenance operations. Check and receive recommendations for herbicide sprays on turf and beds.
JUNE
Continue regular maintenance operations. Check and receive recommendations for the control of mountain pine beetle. Apply second application of fertilizer.
JULY
Continue regular maintenance operations. Check and receive recommendations for herbicide sprays on turf and beds. Prune Maple trees and flowering trees as needed.
AUGUST
Continue regular maintenance operations. Check and receive recommendations for herbicide sprays on turf and beds. Apply final application of fertilizer.
SEPTEMBER
Continue regular maintenance operations. Check and receive recommendations for herbicide sprays on turf and beds.
OCTOBER
Winterize irrigation system. Apply final/winter application of fertilizer. Discontinue mowing. Wrap all deciduous trees under 3” caliper especially Crabapples, HoneyLocust, Plum, and Small Ash. Conduct final yard clean-up, trimming of shrubs and leaf pick up. Begin Winter Watering Schedule as needed.