3 Reasons Your Property Needs A Spring Cleanup!

St. Louis weather can be rather unpredictable at times. It’s common to expect all 4 seasons in only a week’s worth of time. As the New Year begins to set in, so are the brisk days of winter with a few teasers of 60 degree weather that has everyone impatiently waiting for warmer days to arrive. But with warmer days comes a much needed spring cleanup!

Just as spring cleaning is a popular household chore to freshen up a hibernated home, a little outdoor TLC is also necessary for your commercial landscaping, breathing life back into your property and setting the stage for a healthy lawn!

Here are a few reasons an outdoor spring cleanup is essential for your landscape:

It’s Aesthetically Pleasing.

Spring Clean UpRemoving debris that has accumulated over the winter, such as liter, branches and leaves, will instantly give your lawn a sigh of relief. Winter winds, rain and snow can do a number on your trees. Decluttering your lawn starts with picking up scattered sticks and rounding up the leaves! While a debris-free landscape is a good start to a healthy lawn, a spring cleanup isn’t just done for the aesthetics.

It Keeps Your Turf Healthy.

Fallen leaves and dead foliage harbor fungal diseases that are a threat to your lawn. They leave behind mold and mildew, creating the perfect environment for pests to infiltrate your property. They also smother your lawn hindering fundamental sunlight and air circulation from reaching your turf. Removing accumulations of debris helps prevent leaves, fallen branches and liter from rotting on your turf and in your beds.

Safety First!

Spring Cleanup, winter debrisFor safety reasons it is ideal to remove sticks, leaves, liter and other debris off your lawn, sidewalks and other walkways. Leaves can become slippery when wet and can also mask hazardous holes that can cause trips, falls or injury. Liter can also be dangerous for any animals that may step foot on your property!

While leaves have many benefits to your lawn over the winter – like become an insulator for trees and shrub roots, keep the soil from drying out, and provide nutrients for plants, for example – they can create issues come spring time.

Don’t wait until the last minute! Now is the best time to schedule a spring cleanup for your landscape with your Bluegrass Account Manager. Count on our experts to help your property recover from winter and keep your yard looking trim and neat, giving it the attention it deserves! We serve commercial properties throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area with an extensive list of landscape services. Give us a call at 314-770-2828 or use our simple contact form to discuss your landscape needs!

 

 

References:

Beaulieu, D. (2015, January 28). Spring Cleaning for Lawns and Landscaping. Retrieved from About Home: http://landscaping.about.com/od/springyardmaintenance/a/spring_cleaning.htm

VAGLICA, S. (n.d.). Smart Spring Yard Cleanup. Retrieved from This Old House: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20352366,00.html