AGT Landscape & Design - Berthoud, ColoradoAGT Newsletter - March 2025
Preparing Your Landscape for a Healthy Spring
As winter loosens its grip, March signals the transition into spring. Though temperatures may still fluctuate, your landscape is beginning to wake up. Now is the time to set the foundation for a healthy, thriving yard before the growing season fully kicks in.
Understanding the Pre-Spring Landscape Transition
During winter, the ground experiences freeze-thaw cycles that can lead to compacted soil, dormant plant stress, and potential damage to irrigation systems. As temperatures rise and daylight hours increase, plants begin pulling stored energy into new growth, making March a critical time to:
✔ Replenish nutrients lost over winter
✔ Clear away debris and prepare planting beds
✔ Ensure your lawn has the airflow and moisture it needs
✔ Schedule irrigation system activation for May
By taking these proactive steps, your landscape will be ready to flourish when full spring growth begins.
Common Landscaping Challenges in March & How to Address Them
❓ “My lawn looks patchy and thin after winter—how do I fix it?”
✅ Solution: Winter can cause soil compaction and lawn thinning. March is the perfect time to schedule aeration and overseeding so your lawn can breathe, absorb nutrients, and fill in weak areas before summer heat arrives.
❓ “I don’t have time to deal with winter cleanup, but I want my yard to look good.”
✅ Solution: A spring cleanup clears out leaves, branches, and debris that block sunlight and promote mold. If you’re short on time, professional cleanup services ensure your landscape gets a fresh start for spring.
❓ “I know I need my irrigation system turned on soon, but I’m not sure when or who to call.”
✅ Solution: In Colorado, irrigation systems shouldn’t be activated until May to avoid freeze damage. However, March is the time to schedule your activation appointment so you’re not left waiting when peak season arrives.
❓ “My flower beds always look overgrown with weeds by mid-spring—how do I prevent that?”
✅ Solution:Mulching now helps prevent weeds before they take over while also locking in moisture and insulating plant roots.
March Landscaping Priorities
✅ Clearing Winter Debris – Leftover leaves, branches, and thatch can block sunlight and promote mold and disease. Cleaning up now prevents these issues and allows new growth to thrive.
✅ Lawn Aeration & Overseeding – If your lawn has areas of compacted soil or thinning grass, early aeration and overseeding give seeds time to establish strong roots before the warmer months.
✅ Soil Preparation & Fertilization – Applying organic fertilizer or compost in Marchreplenishes depleted nutrients, giving your lawn and garden the fuel they need for lush spring growth.
✅ Pruning & Cutting Back Perennials – Removing dead branches and winter-damaged growth helps plants push energy into new, healthy development.
✅ Mulching & Bed Preparation – Fresh mulch locks in moisture, suppresses early weed growth, and protects emerging plants from temperature swings.
✅ Planning & Scheduling Your Irrigation Activation for May – While irrigation systems aren’t turned on until after the risk of freezing has passed, now is the time to line up your serviceso it’s ready before peak watering season starts.
Why Early Landscape Care Matters
Stronger Root Development – A well-prepped lawn and garden have deeper, more resilient roots, which means better drought resistance in summer.
Less Weed & Pest Pressure – Weeds start germinating before grass and plants. Addressing them early prevents competition for nutrients.
Preventative Care Saves Time & Money – Booking irrigation service, aeration, and cleanups before peak demand ensures your landscape gets the care it needs on time.
March is early in the season, but demand for installations and maintenance is already starting to rise. If you have a landscaping project in mind, now is the best time to reach out and get on the schedule before peak spring demand hits. Contact us now to ensure your dream yard is completed with time to enjoy!