Spring Landscape Cleanup: Removing Debris and Preparing for Growth

As the days get longer and the temperature rises, spring provides the perfect opportunity to give your outdoor space a fresh start. After a long winter, your garden or commercial grounds may be covered in fallen branches, leaves and other debris. This clutter makes your outdoor space look untidy and can hinder healthy growth, attract pests, and pose safety risks. Spring cleanup is essential for setting the stage for a thriving garden and a welcoming outdoor environment. Here’s your ultimate checklist for cleaning up your property, plus how Elite Tree Services can help with professional vegetation clearance.

Spring Cleanup Checklist:

1. Remove Fallen Branches and Twigs – After winter storms and strong winds, your garden or commercial property is likely to have fallen branches and twigs scattered around. These can block pathways, damage plants and pose tripping hazards. Make sure to clear away any broken branches and smaller twigs, either by hand or using a rake, to prevent accidents and prepare the ground for new growth.
2. Clear Away Dead Leaves and Plant Debris – Throughout the colder months, leaves and other plant debris can accumulate, preventing sunlight from reaching your plants and blocking airflow. Raking up fallen leaves and other organic material helps improve drainage, reduce the risk of fungal growth, and prevent pests from making a home in the debris. Be sure to also remove any dead plants or spent flowers to clear space for fresh growth.
3. Trim Back Overgrown Shrubs and Hedges – As you inspect your garden, you may notice some shrubs and hedges that have grown too large or unruly over the winter. Pruning back these plants encourages new growth and ensures they don’t overshadow other parts of your garden. It also helps improve the overall aesthetic of your property, giving it a tidy, well-maintained appearance.
4. Clean Garden Beds and Borders – Over the winter months, garden beds can become filled with weeds, dead plants, and soil that has shifted out of place. Take time to weed and tidy up these areas. Adding fresh mulch or soil to your garden beds helps improve nutrient levels and makes your plants feel more at home when they start to grow.
5. Inspect and Clean Paths, Patios, and Driveways – Debris can build up on hard surfaces like walkways, patios, and driveways, making them slippery and unsafe. Sweep away leaves, moss, or dirt, and pressure wash surfaces to remove grime, algae, and stains. A clean pathway is not only safer but adds to the visual appeal of your outdoor space.
6. Check Trees and Plants for Damage – After winter storms, it’s important to check for any broken branches or weakened tree limbs. Pruning dead or damaged parts of trees and plants encourages healthy growth and protects your property from potential damage. If you notice large or dangerous limbs that need professional attention, don’t hesitate to call in an expert.

How Elite Tree Services Can Help with Vegetation Clearance

While spring cleaning your landscape is rewarding, it can be a time-consuming task, especially if you’re dealing with larger debris or vegetation clearance. That’s where Elite Tree Services comes in. Our team can assist with all aspects of vegetation clearance, including:

• Clearing Fallen Branches and Debris: We’ll remove damaged or fallen branches, twigs and leaves that might be difficult to clear on your own, especially from larger trees or hard-to-reach areas.
• Vegetation Removal: If you’re dealing with overgrown shrubs and hedges, our team can help clear the area efficiently, saving you time and effort.
• Tree Trimming and Pruning: Our expert arborists can safely trim back overgrown trees and shrubs, removing dead wood and ensuring healthy growth throughout the season.
• Fencing and Boundary Work: If you need to improve the boundaries of your property or need new fencing installed as part of your spring refresh, we can help with that too.

By letting our team handle your vegetation clearance and spring cleanup, you can rest assured that your garden or commercial grounds will be safe, clean and ready for a season of growth.

Contact Elite Tree Services today for professional vegetation clearance and spring cleanup services! We will also provide you with a FREE, complimentary garden tree survey while we are there.

Written by

Paul Thomas