Today, our experts at J&S Landscape in Longmont give you a look at why you need winter landscape maintenance. A lot of people really don’t give much thought to winter upkeep, but there are surprising advantages to winter maintenance that go way beyond lawn mowing and planting flowers.

Winter maintenance can actually save you money. Additionally, it can save you time and ensure that your landscape continues to look great come spring. Here are some ways that winter landscaping can be helpful and even important to your overall landscaping plans.

Protect Your Investment

Real estate is an investment, a major financial one. Additionally, your home is your place to get away from everything. It is important to keep your property protected and well-maintained as a means of keeping your investment safe. One way to help with this is to hire a fall and winter landscape professional. With heavy winds and snow, leaves, branches, and trees are prone to falling. A good landscape professional can keep an eye on potential trouble.

Additionally, they will take away all the leaves and debris that can accumulate in fall and winter. This will help your property to continue to look great and save you hours of work. Removing branches and leaves now can save your gutters, roof, and plumbing from additional maintenance and repair trouble.

Some people don’t realize that leaves in your gutter can allow water to back up and seep into your home. This can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. Getting the leaves and debris cleared away before it can cause a problem is a big reason why you need winter landscape maintenance.

Tree Pruning

Once fall has taken away the leaves on your trees, it is a great time to prune. Your landscape maintenance professional can better see the structure of the trees. This makes pruning much simpler. Additionally, it can be easier to access trees which may save you money. If a tree is difficult to access, it can cost you more. Frozen ground and no leaves may improve the access to some trees.

Tree pruning is a great way to keep your trees growing nicely. Over time, you can control the shape of the tree, helping it to grow in better directions. Also, pruning helps to avoid downed branches, low hanging branches (depending on the type of tree), as well as dead branches.

Easy Snow and Ice Removal

Some landscape professionals will take care of snow and ice which can be a huge help when the snow arrives and leaves everything covered in blankets of white. Why not let a landscape professional take care of the work and save you the trouble and hassle? Life is easier when your driveway and stairs have been taken care of without you having to do it before or after a long workday.

Additionally, your landscaping professional may salt the walk and drive to help keep them ice-free. It is great to not have to worry about slipping and falling on your walk to your car. Your landscape professional may also have recommendations on what sort of salt or de-icer would be best taking your landscaping into consideration. Also, there may be other skid-proof substances that may work better for you.

Winterize Your Landscaping

If you have irrigation systems, water features, or other water elements, proper winter preparation is important. Over the winter, your irrigation pipes can freeze and burst. Winterization protects your pipes by ensuring the water has been drained. Additionally, sometimes a water back-flow device may be in order to keep the water out.

Your landscape maintenance professional may have recommendations for other steps to winterize your landscaping and water features. In addition to removing water, some water features may need additional winter protection. Your landscape professional may have options for you to consider to best protect your landscaping and water elements.

If you need your landscape winterized, contact us here at J&S Landscape serving the Longmont and Boulder areas. We can make sure your yard is well-prepared for winter weather. We can also make sure that all your water features and irrigation systems are properly set for the season.

Winter Renovations

Sometimes, the best time to prepare your lawn for next year is in the winter. It is a good way to take advantage of the season and the course of nature and use it to your advantage. Early winter can be a great time to re-seed or plant which is another reason why you need winter landscape maintenance.

Early winter is also an excellent time to plant spring bulbs, hedges, and winter annuals. It can also be a good time to even out any terrain that may need it. Putting in some winter plants can help make your landscaping pop even in the midst of our dreary and gray season.

Cleanup and Mulch

Throughout the fall and winter, continued cleanup will help keep debris from causing trouble. It will also keep leaves from staining your walkway as they decompose. It is a great time to mulch and prepare beds for the next season. Mulch helps your plants maintain some warmth and nutrients in the brutal winter. Mulching can do wonders for keeping your garden looking its best.

Help with Drainage

Winter can be wet, that’s a given. All this water can make any drainage issues you have much more apparent. While it may be tempting to let the water sit, sometimes standing puddles are a sign you have a drainage issue. Your landscape professional may have options to solve your drainage problem. Your water can be channeled so that your landscaping, driveways, and sidewalks are protected.

Getting your drainage issues fixed can also ensure that your water problem doesn’t progress over the winter and it can be a good way to ensure that the drainage solution is working well. Yet another reason why you need winter landscape maintenance.

Now that you know why you need winter landscape maintenance, contact us here at J&S Landscape serving the Boulder and Longmont areas for your winter landscaping needs. We can make sure that your landscaping is ready for winter and that it is well tended to for the best results in the spring.