10 Reasons The Spring Cleanup Is So Important

The Standard Lawn & Landscape • January 17, 2025

As we escape the clutches of winter and transition into spring, signs of life are everywhere. The spring cleanup is a very important part of transitioning your dormant yard to a vibrant and thriving environment. Spring cleanup involves:

A rake is sitting on top of a pile of leaves.

Removing debris such as dead leaves, branches, and plants that accumulated over the winter months. This allows water, sun, and nutrients to get to the roots, promotes air circulation, and provides more space for growth.



Trimming excessive and dead growth from shrubs, plants, and trees. This is particularly important for growth right by your house.

Weed control starts early on. Manual removal of weeds along with administration of a preemergent will set you up for success as the season progresses.


The first grass mow will remove excessive growth from last year and winter which promotes new growth. Make sure to use newly sharpened blades to get a clean cut that won’t tear the grass!

A yellow lawn mower is sitting on top of a lush green lawn.
A large rock is sitting on the side of a brick walkway in a garden.

Edging around hardscapes and walkways accentuates the beauty of your landscaping.



Pruning and shaping trees and shrubs is ideally done prior to demanding growth.

Irrigation activation and checkup. During brutal winter months, sprinkler heads can break, pipes can crack, and heads become clogged. When your system is activated, it is a great time to run each program and make sure all heads are adjusted and flowing smoothly.



This is a great time to install mulch. Asides from the visual appeal, this will help with weed control, retaining soil moisture, and soil health.

A close up of a sprinkler in a garden with flowers in the background.

What to look for in a spring cleaning package?


  1. Garden and lawn bed maintenance
  2. Leaf removal
  3. Weed control
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