When the snow has melted, the birds are chirping and the weather has begun to stay consistently warm, it means that spring is finally here! But even though winter is gone it has most likely left a mess behind on your lawn, meaning it’s time to do some spring yard cleaning. But why is it important to cleanup your yard this spring? Besides just making a house and lawn look more attractive, it’s going to ensure all future lawn treatments are effective and lawn maintenance is obstruction free. So, let’s get started!

Spring-cleaning a lawn involves more than just beginning to mow again, the actions you take now help strengthen your lawn against environmental stresses, pests, weeds and diseases for the seasons to come. By following these spring-cleaning tips, you can ensure your lawn is ready to efficiently utilize fertilizer applications and is on its way to a healthy and beautiful year.

Even if there is still snow on the ground, it’s time to begin thinking about spring services you can offer customers. It takes more than just one day to get the word out to your customers and train staff for upcoming lawn care additions. When the weather breaks the lawn care crew can hit the ground running, helping customers spring clean their lawns. Some tips to consider when preparing spring clean-up services:

• Advertise Early! Get the word out so potential customers know who to call when lawn care tasks need completed. Utilize mailers, social media, pamphlets, posters, e-newsletters, emails and more to help get the word out.
• Add Additional Spring Cleaning Services. Offer nontraditional services like window cleaning and clogged gutter maintenance to add to your revenue. NOTE: Be sure that your business's insurance covers workers being on ladders prior to introducing this new feature.
• Does your Client need Landscape Edging? Edging creates clean, crisp lines around flower beds, driveways and patios. If you notice that a client may need edging in their landscape, take the opportunity to offer it as a means to add visual interest to a property.
• Bring Color! That is right, adding newly planted annual flowers can immediately alter a customer’s curb appeal with a fresh look. Considering offering this as a service to free up your client’s time and to enhance their landscape.