The early bird gets the worm
Starting your landscaping project in winter gives you more time to research plants and plan yard improvements without the rush of spring deadlines.
Winter planning lets you secure landscaping professionals before their busy season, giving you more time for design consultations and early spring installation dates.
You get first pick of seeds and plants when you order from nurseries in winter, avoiding the slim selection that comes with spring's rush.
Hiring a local landscape designing professional provides expert guidance on plant selection and design ideas, helping you create a plan you'll love before planting season arrives.
When you’re living in your jammies and sipping on bottomless mugs of cocoa, it’s hard to imagine anything green—let alone an entire landscaping project. Even if there’s still snow on the ground, it’s never too early to start your spring landscaping plans. Here’s why now is the perfect time to get the root ball rolling.
Once the holidays pass and there’s no more leftover pie to gorge on, you’re likely facing the slowest part of your whole year. ‘Tis the season for Netflix binges, crosswords, and watching the days slowly drag by.
Why not use this time to perfect your landscaping plans? Since you’re stuck inside anyway, start researching plants you’re interested in, as well as thinking about the trouble spots in your yard that you’d like to fix come spring.
Spring is the quintessential month for planting projects, which means everyone and their dog will be looking for a landscaping company.
By contacting a local landscaping pro ahead of the rush, you’ll have an easier time securing the right company for the job. They’ll also have more time to give you some landscaping ideas, with plenty of opportunity for trial and error.
Winter is the perfect time to get your ducks in a row for spring landscaping, since you’ll have the first pick of the year’s offerings. Sneak into your local garden center or dollar store as soon as they set up stock for the fullest selection of seeds.
Get your orders in with plant nurseries before they sell out. Once the snow begins to melt, buyers will rush through and you could get left with slim pickings.
Like so many lucky critters, plants hibernate during the winter—this is formally known as their dormancy period. Since they’re not actively growing, they have a much greater chance of success if you need to move them to a different spot.
When they’re in their active cycle, they have a much greater likelihood of transplant shock, which can kill them or take years to recover from.
Many landscaping companies offer exclusive discounts and promotions during their less-busy seasons. You could get a good chunk taken off landscape design services and even plants.
Get in touch with landscaping services in your area to find out whether they’re running any specials. Again, you’ll have ample time to shop around for the best deal.
The earlier you can (safely) get your springtime plants in the ground, the more time you’ll have to enjoy them. Booking early with your landscaping company will allow you to secure the earliest dates available.
If you wait until the last minute, you’ll probably get stuck waiting behind the people who thought ahead. Be one of those people.
Winter seems to last forever but once spring hits, it hits fast. You think you have time to plan your landscaping project, then all of a sudden you’re scrambling around like a squirrel looking for buried peanuts. The clock ticks and you need to make decisions fast—before the plants get sold out and the landscaping companies are booked solid.
When you start early, there’s no rush, FOMO, or urgency. After you get tired of working on that puppy-dog floor puzzle, you can resume your plans and research. Since you’ll have optimal breathing room on your schedule, you are more likely to come up with a plan you’ll absolutely love
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