With the weather warming up, and the plants beginning to bloom, now is the best time of year to undertake a number of maintenance tasks, to keep your garden and grounds looking their best. But what are the important grounds maintenance tasks for this time of year? And what will a professional grounds maintenance team do?
What are the important grounds maintenance tasks for this time of year?
There are a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks that are incredibly important at this time of year. These include:
- Mowing and lawn care
- Weed control
- Planting and border care
- Hard surface maintenance
Mowing and lawn care
First of all, mowing is an absolute priority. With the longer days and more regular rainfall, grass grows very quickly at this time of year. As such, regular cutting is essential to keep your lawn tidy and well organised. More than this, regular mowing encourages stronger, healthier growth. The ideal is to take no more than a third off the height of the grass each time. Too short and you can stress the grass, too long and it looks untidy and can suffer from brown patches in the sun. A professional grounds keeping team knows exactly how to care for the grass at this time of year for the best possible results and long term success.
Beyond mowing, at this time of year it may also be important to consider feeding the grass. A good spring/summer fertiliser will help keep the lawn looking lush and green, boosting root growth and helping the turf recover from any winter damage. Over-seeding thin patches might also be on the to do list, depending on your grass and the location.
Weed control
Weeds should be another area of focus at this time of year. As soon as the weather warms up, they seem to pop up everywhere, in lawns, flower beds, paths and driveways. A professional grounds maintenance team will often spot treat the weeds with selective herbicides or pull them manually where they can. It’s important to stay on top of it early before weeds get too big and start setting seed, otherwise you will be battling them all summer.
Planting and border care
Spring is the perfect time for new planting. Bedding plants, shrubs and even trees can go in now, giving them a chance to establish before the really hot weather arrives. A professional grounds maintenance team will often be refreshing flower beds with colourful displays at this time of year, which not only look great but also help make your property more welcoming.
In addition, mulching is another job that grounds keepers will keep on top of. A good layer of mulch around plants and trees helps keep the soil moist, suppresses weeds and improves soil health. Plus, it will give flower beds a nice, neat finish.
Hard surface maintenance
Finally, beyond the plants and grass, professional grounds maintenance will also involve looking after paths, patios, car parks and hard courts. This time of year is perfect for pressure washing to get rid of slippery algae, repairing cracks, topping up gravel and making sure surfaces are safe for visitors.
For high quality grounds maintenance you can count on, get in touch with the experts today, here at Green Scenery. We are leading garden and grounds maintenance experts for both commercial and residential properties.