Late Spring to Summer Landscaping Tips for a Healthy, Attractive Yard

 A lush, well-maintained lawn in late spring sets the stage for a vibrant summer. At Lawn Harmony Landscaping, we understand that late spring is a pivotal time for yard care. As the season transitions into early summer, your lawn experiences rapid growth but also faces rising temperatures and weed pressure. It’s important to adjust your routine with smart seasonal landscaping tips to keep your yard healthy and attractive. One key focus is mowing: with grass growing fast now, aim to cut it about once a week (following the “one-third rule” so you never remove more than a third of the blade length). This practice keeps your turf thick and resilient. As the weather warms, raise your mower deck to about 3–4 inches – longer grass shades the soil, helping it retain moisture and resist heat stress. If life gets busy, you can always rely on a professional lawn mowing service.

Refresh Mulch and Clean Up Your Landscape Beds

After getting the lawn in shape, turn your attention to plant beds. Start with a late-spring yard cleanup: clear out any leftover leaves, twigs, and weeds from flower beds and around shrubs to give your landscape a clean slate. Next, spread a fresh layer of mulch (about 2–3 inches thick) in your flower beds and around trees and shrubs. A proper mulch installation not only makes your beds look neat, but also helps the soil retain moisture and stay cool during summer heat. Mulch acts as a natural weed barrier too, cutting down on unwanted growth. For a finishing touch, edge your garden beds to create a crisp border between the mulch and lawn, boosting curb appeal and keeping grass from creeping in.

Trim Shrubs and Tackle Weeds Proactively

Late spring is the perfect time to prune your landscaping plants. Trim overgrown shrubs and hedges to maintain their shape and keep them from encroaching on walkways or structures. Pruning now, after the season’s burst of new growth (and after spring-blooming plants have flowered), encourages healthy branching for the hotter months ahead. Weeds will also start to invade as the weather warms, so stay ahead of them. Pull any intruding weeds from your lawn and garden beds before they take hold or go to seed. Keeping grass a bit taller and well-nourished will naturally choke out many lawn weeds, while in flower beds, that fresh mulch layer greatly reduces weed sprouting. You can spot-treat any stubborn weeds now if needed. Addressing trimming and weed control now will save you headaches in summer and keep your landscape looking its best.

For professional help with your lawn and landscape maintenance this season, contact Lawn Harmony Landscaping at 614-425-9789 or email Lawnharmonyohio@gmail.com.

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