Our winters are mild, but they're wet, and by March most yards in Clark County have a layer of leaves, branches, and moss to show for it. A thorough spring cleanup sets the lawn and beds up for the whole season.
Start with debris. Rake out leaves and storm-dropped branches from the lawn and beds. Wet leaf piles smother grass and invite slugs and disease, so it's worth getting them all.
Next, prune and cut back. Trim shrubs and hedges before the spring growth spurt, cut back last year's perennials and ornamental grasses, and remove dead or damaged branches. Watch for blackberry and ivy runners, which are much easier to pull now than in July.
Then turn to the beds. Pull weeds while the soil is soft and roots come out whole, cut a fresh edge between beds and lawn, and top up the bark dust. A new layer of bark at the right depth will hold off most weeds for the season.
Finally, look at the lawn and hard surfaces. If moss has taken over or water pools after rain, plan for aeration and overseeding in spring or early fall. Pressure wash green driveways and walkways before they get slippery, and check sprinkler heads and lines before the first hot week. If that's more than a weekend's work, our crew can handle the whole list in one visit and haul everything away.