Monthly Maintenanance Schedule

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Kitchens

Hardscapes

Landscape Design & Installation

Landscape Lighting

Paver Patios

Retaining Walls

Pools

Fireplaces/Fire Pits

Maintenance

Pergolas & Cabanas

3D Design

1 Year Maintenance Schedule (Weather Permitting)

***NOTICE: ALL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT CUSTOMERS***Please note that Landscape Solutions & Design makes every attempt possible to maintain timely completion of the contracted services. However, weather can delay services and their completion time. Landscape Solutions & Design will complete all tasks under your contract as quickly as possible following any weather delays.

January

Turf Pre-Emergence
Fertilize/Weed/Deadhead Flowers (As Needed) Pine Straw Applications
Post-Emergence Weed Control Turf & Beds

Winter – January/February

Soil Test & Pelletized Dolomitic Limestone
This application adjusts the soil pH levels in order to promote optimum conditions for grass growth and development.

February

Turf Fertilization of Fescue Turf Pre-Emergence Herbicides
Weed/Deadhead Flowers (As Needed) Final Deep Pruning
Pine Straw Applications (As Requested) Mulch Applications (As Requested)

Spring I – February/March

17-0-6 30% SCU Pre-Emergent Stonewall (Barricade)
This application provides crabgrass prevention and a balanced fertilizer for a beautiful green lawn as well as controlling broadleaf weeds.

March

Bed Pre-Emergence Herbicides Tree & Shrub Fertilization Begin Turf Mowing
Spring Start Up of Irrigation System (Where Applicable)

April

Turf Fertilizer (High Nitrogen, Slow Release) Turf Post-Emergence Herbicides
Shrub Pruning (As Needed)
Start Spring Flower Installation (As Requested) Begin Full Scale Turf Mowing & Trimming

Spring II – April/May

13-2-5 30% Pre-Emergent Dimension
This application provides crabgrass prevention and a balanced fertilizer for a beautiful green lawn as well as controlling broadleaf weeds.

May

Turf Mowing
Fertilize/Weed/Deadhead Flowers (As Needed) Turf Edging
Turf Post-Emergence Weed Control (As Needed) Turf and Bed Trimming
Fertilize Any Turf Exhibiting Poor “Green Up” (Ironite)

June

Turf Fertilization (Slow Release) Turf Mowing
Turf Post-Emergence Weed Control (As Needed) Turf Edging
Bed Trimming

Summer – June/July

15-3-7 30% SCU 50% Organic 1.5% Iron or 5-0-20 10% Iron
This application is primarily for irrigated turf or other turf that is not under stress. The iron in this application will green up the grass and will help with Summer stress.

July

Turf Mowing Turf Edging
Bed Trimming and Weeding

August

Turf Fertilization (Light) Turf Mowing
Bed Edging and Weeding Turf Edging
Trim Shrubs
Remove Tree Suckers (Water Spouts) Check Trees and Shrubs for Insects

September

Turf Mowing
Turf Edging and Trimming
Turf Post-Emergence Weed Control (Spot Treatments) Bed Edging
Lime Turf
Aerate/Overseed Fescue Areas (As Needed) Wheat Straw Thin Areas
Fertilize All Turf with High Potassium Fertilizer

Fall I – September/October

18-24-12 Seed Starter Fertility
This application is timed to coincide with Fall Aeration and Seeding. It will provide nutrients to help grass recover from the Summer months in addition to promoting seed germination.

October

Begin Leaf Removal
Fall Annual Flowers Planted (As Requested) Turf Mowing
Turf Edging
Finish Fall Turf High Potassium Fertilization
Shut Down Irrigation System (Where Applicable) Install Winter Flowers (As Requested)

November

Spot Mowing Leaf Removal Turf Edging
Apply Winter Fertilizer Trim Trees
Crape Myrtle Pruning Fertilize the Winter Flowers Raise Tree Canopies

Fall II – November 1 to December 31

20-1-5 25% SCU 50% Organic 1.5% Iron or 28-0-3
This application provides the turf with a full # of nitrogen going into Winter to help the turf maintain its color and to green up quicker in the Spring.

December

Completion of Leaf Removal Clean Gutters
Turf Edging
Blowing of All Paved Areas and Debris Removal (Total Clean-up) Tree Sucker Removal (Water Spouts)
Liriope Cut Back
Pampas Grass and Cat Tails Trimming Rose Bush Pruning
Remove Dead Limbs from Small Trees