Annual and Seasonal
Annual and Seasonal Garden & Lawn Care in Vancouver
ProWorks Home and Garden, your trusted partner for all things related to lawn and yard maintenance, landscaping, and more. Our commitment extends beyond mere garden care; we provide a total care service for both residential and commercial properties. From rubbish removal to snow clearing, fences, retaining walls, and perimeter drainage, we’ve got you covered.
Spring Landscape Maintenance
Spring is a time of renewal, and your garden deserves some attention after the winter slumber. Here’s what you need to do:
Lawn Care
- Use a spring fertilizer for lawns once the snow has melted.
- Repair any dead patches.
- Combat crabgrass with a preemergent herbicide around the time forsythia blooms in your area.
- Revive weak lawns by dethatching and aerating.
Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover
- Remove winter trunk protection and old mulch.
- Prune and clean up dead, broken, or diseased branches.
- Rake, fertilize, and groom groundcovers.
- Thoroughly water new plants after dry winters.
Garden Maintenance
- Amend soil with organic matter.
- Plant cool-season flowers and vegetables.
- Prune and plant roses.
- Divide overcrowded perennials.
- Fertilize fruit trees and berry bushes before bloom.
Hardscape Maintenance
- Clean wooden decks and protect with sealant or stain.
- Refresh gravel or mulch as needed.
- Tune and sharpen lawnmower and pruning tools.
Summer Landscape Maintenance
As the days grow warmer, your garden requires special care:
Lawn Care
- Mow regularly and leave clippings on the lawn.
- Water in the morning, soaking until the lawn receives about 1 inch a week.
Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover
- Weed around trees and add mulch.
- Regularly check for insect or disease damage.
- Trim hedges after the first new growth flush.
- Deadhead faded flowers.
Garden Maintenance
- Mulch beds as needed.
Fall Landscape Maintenance
Prepare your garden for the cooler months:
Lawn Care
- Apply pre-emergent herbicides.
- Fertilize late September to early November.
Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover
- Add mulch around trees.
- Water new shrubs and trees once a week.
- Prune spring-blooming shrubs after flowers fade.
Remember, at ProWorks Home and Garden, we’re not just about green thumbs; we’re about creating beautiful outdoor spaces that thrive year-round.