Work, by season

A yard needs different things in March than in November. Here is the work grouped the way the year runs. Ask about any of it, or about something not listed.

Spring

March to May: everything wakes up.

Pine straw & mulchFresh cover on beds to hold moisture and keep weeds down.
Bed cleanup & edgingClearing winter debris and cutting clean bed lines.
First mowingStarting the cut as warm-season grass greens up.

Summer

June to August: growth at full speed.

Regular mowing & edgingKeeping the lawn even through peak growing weeks.
Hedge & shrub trimmingShaping shrubs so they stay tidy and clear of walks and windows.
Weeding bedsPulling what comes up between plantings.

Fall

September to November: the busy turnover.

Leaf cleanupClearing lawns, beds and hard surfaces once the leaves drop.
Fescue seedingThe usual window for cool-season lawns.
Pine straw top-upRefreshing beds before winter.

Winter

December to February: plan and plant.

Tree & shrub plantingCool months give new roots time to settle before summer heat.
Final leaf pickupClearing what came down late.
Planning new bedsTalking through layout before spring.

Planted bed of hydrangeas and hostas along a stone retaining wall, with low junipers in front — Hydrangeas and hostas layered in front of a stone wall.Stock photo — not an actual job by this company

Not sure what to ask for?

Describe the yard on the phone and we'll sort out the list together.

Where the property is in or around Stone Mountain
Which parts bother you most: lawn, beds, shrubs or leaves
Whether you want a one-time cleanup or regular upkeep
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