summer maintenance (june - august)

Trees and shrubs:
- Prune shrubs as necessary
- Inspect for insects and disease, treating as necessary
- Prune azaleas and rhododendrons after blooming, prior to July 4th

Lawns:
- Apply slow-release turf fertilizer to warm season turf (Bermuda and Zoysia)
- Apply post-emergent weed control as needed
- Mow, trim, and edge lawn areas as needed
- Inspect for insects and disease, treating as necessary
- Apply a lime application on fescue grass

Planted beds (softscapes):
- Complete spring flower installation by June 15th
- Maintain flowers regularly by deadheading, weeding, and fertilizing as necessary
- Apply post-emergent weed control as needed
- Inspect for insects and disease, treating as necessary

Hardscapes, water features, irrigation systems, and outdoor lighting:
- Maintain water features by keeping them clear of debris
- Periodically inspect moisture content of separate zones for proper irrigation
- Clean and treat hardscapes if necessary (paint, wood-treatment, etc.)
- Begin thinking about and planning for next year’s landscape projects

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