January
Protect access
- Watch refreeze zones on walks and north-facing drives
- Inspect trees after heavy, wet snow or damaging wind
- Water young trees and evergreens on mild days when soil is workable
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A year of property care, one timely decision at a time.
Colorado Springs seasons do not follow a perfectly tidy calendar. Use this as a planning guide, then adjust for elevation, exposure, current weather, and what is actually happening on your property.
February
Prepare before spring
- Schedule tree and shrub pruning before the seasonal rush
- Check gutters, gates, and exterior hardware after winter weather
- Plan plant purchases using mature size—not nursery size
March
Wake the property carefully
- Cut back dormant ornamental grasses before new growth
- Clear winter debris without working saturated soil
- Inspect irrigation components before regular watering begins
April
Set the season up
- Tune irrigation coverage and repair obvious leaks
- Refresh bed edges and mulch after soil begins warming
- Begin mowing when turf is actively growing, not by the calendar alone
May
Establish and observe
- Plant many perennials, shrubs, and trees after evaluating exposure
- Watch for uneven sprinkler coverage and runoff
- Keep new plant roots consistently—not constantly—moist
June
Manage growth
- Raise mowing height as heat increases
- Prune spring-flowering shrubs after bloom
- Control weeds before they flower and set seed
July
Work with heat
- Water deeply in the cooler part of the day
- Avoid major pruning during extreme heat
- Check young trees and new plantings separately from established beds
August
Correct, do not overreact
- Diagnose brown turf before simply adding more water
- Deadhead or lightly shear repeat-blooming perennials
- Start discussing larger fall cleanup or planting projects
September
Use the best planting window
- Plant many trees and shrubs while roots can establish
- Reduce weeds and excessive fuels near structures
- Reserve fall cleanup and Christmas-light installation dates
October
Close out irrigation
- Blow out vulnerable irrigation systems before hard freezes
- Continue deep watering for recent plantings until the ground freezes
- Clear roof valleys, gutters, and drainage routes
November
Finish before winter
- Complete leaf cleanup without stripping useful mulch from beds
- Install custom Christmas lighting before roof surfaces become icy
- Stage snow tools and mark obstacles near drives and walks
December
Monitor and maintain
- Keep exits, walks, and service access clear
- Inspect holiday lighting after high wind or heavy snow
- Avoid piling snow onto shrubs, utility equipment, or drainage paths
Planning advantage
Seasonal service fills before the first major storm, hard freeze, leaf drop, or holiday week. If you already know you will want help, scheduling before the need becomes urgent usually creates more options.
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