Monthly Commercial Landscape Maintenance Calendar

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Commercial Landscape Maintenance Calendar: What to Expect Month by Month

Commercial landscapes don’t take a season off—and neither should your maintenance strategy. From winter planning and inspections to peak growing season care and fall recovery, a year-round landscape maintenance program is essential for protecting your investment, maintaining curb appeal, and ensuring your outdoor space reflects a professional image.

This commercial landscape maintenance calendar provides a realistic month-by-month view of how professional commercial landscaping services operate throughout the year for commercial properties.

Design Planning Windows

Many planting and enhancement projects require design lead time for site assessments, budgeting, approvals, and material sourcing.

Best time to contact our Design Team:

  • December–February for Spring planting projects

  • March–July for Fall planting projects

Early commercial landscape planning ensures better plant availability, smoother approvals, and more accurate budgeting for long-term commercial property landscaping goals.

January – Planning, Inspections & Winter Response

Maintenance Focus: Monitoring and site safety

January is a planning and oversight month. Crews focus on site inspections, identifying storm damage, and documenting property conditions across turf areas, landscape beds, and parking lot spaces.

This is also when landscape maintenance schedules and budgets for the upcoming year are finalized for most commercial properties.

Typical services include:

  • Site audits and reporting

  • Winter property inspections

  • Snow and ice management

This is an ideal time to evaluate overall site performance during the winter months and begin planning future enhancements.

February – Tree Health & Dormant Services

Maintenance Focus: Structural plant care

Late winter is optimal for certain tree and shrub treatments while plants are dormant. Proactive tree care services improve long-term safety and plant structure.

Typical services include:

Optional services:

  • Soil testing

  • Lime applications

  • Deep root fertilization

  • Dormant oil applications

This is also when many properties begin discussing the use of native plants for upcoming planting projects.

March – Spring Activation

Maintenance Focus: Site reset

As temperatures rise, landscapes transition out of dormancy. March is when sites are cleared of winter debris and turf and bed programs begin.

Typical services include:

  • Spring clean-up

  • Bed pre-emergent weed control

  • Initial turf fertilization

  • Shrub trimming begins

Optional services:

  • Irrigation system start-ups

  • Overseeding

  • Supplemental watering

This marks the start of active seasonal landscaping across most sites.

Spring commercial landscaping services including edging and bed maintenance

April – Growth Management Begins

Maintenance Focus: Regular service cycles

April marks the beginning of consistent weekly or biweekly maintenance visits and reflects the core of professional, high quality service delivery.

Typical services include:

  • Mowing, trimming, and weeding

  • Power edging of curbs, sidewalks, and parking lot areas

  • Post-emergent weed control

This phase supports the overall health of turf, flower beds, and landscape beds throughout the property.

May – Peak Spring Performance

Maintenance Focus: Visual impact and health

Landscapes reach peak growth and visibility. Attention shifts to plant structure, fertilization, and presentation across key entry points and amenity spaces.

Typical services include:

  • Continued mowing and bed maintenance

  • Shrub trimming

  • Plant bed fertilization

Optional services:

  • Seasonal color installations

  • Pot and planter installations

This is when many commercial properties invest in seasonal landscaping services to enhance curb appeal.

Turf management and landscape beds maintained on commercial property

June – Summer Stress Prevention

Maintenance Focus: Heat and pest management

High temperatures and humidity increase stress on turf and plants.

Typical services include:

  • Summer weed control

  • Turf inspections

  • Site audits

Consistent irrigation system maintenance during this period is critical for preventing plant stress and maintaining healthy growth across all landscaped areas.

July – Mid-Season Maintenance

Maintenance Focus: Monitoring and protection

July is about maintaining consistency and catching issues early.

Typical services include:

  • Continued mowing and trimming

  • Weed control

  • Ongoing inspections

Proactive tree care services during mid-season help identify pest, disease, or structural concerns before they become costly problems.

Tree care services and summer landscape maintenance on commercial property

August – Preparing for Fall

Maintenance Focus: Forward planning

While summer maintenance continues, this is a key month for planning fall projects.

Typical services include:

  • Routine summer maintenance

  • Inspections and reporting

This is also the ideal time to scope future landscape enhancement services and coordinate with design teams for fall planting.

September – Fall Improvement Season

Maintenance Focus: Turf recovery

Cooler temperatures make September ideal for turf renovation.

Typical services include:

  • Fall fertilizer applications

  • Leaf monitoring

  • Bed maintenance

Optional services:

  • Aeration and overseeding

  • Fall flower installations

Many properties schedule planting of native plants during this period for long-term sustainability.

Fall seasonal landscaping and planting at commercial property entrance

October – Transition Season

Maintenance Focus: Long-term health

October bridges the growing season and winter preparation.

Typical services include:

  • Shrub trimming

  • Continued turf treatments

  • Leaf cleanups

Optional services:

  • Fall bed edging

  • Fall mulch applications

  • Irrigation winterization

This time of year is critical for setting the foundation for winter success.

November – Winterization

Maintenance Focus: Protecting assets

Landscapes are prepared for dormancy and colder temperatures.

Typical services include:

  • Leaf clean-ups

  • Final mowing

  • Site audits

This ensures flower beds, turf, and hardscape areas remain safe and functional heading into winter.

Snow and ice management services for commercial properties during winter months

December – Dormancy & Readiness

Maintenance Focus: Closing the season

December is about ensuring sites are safe, clean, and ready for winter operations.

Typical services include:

  • Final inspections

  • Landscape shutdown

This is when snow and ice programs are fully activated and properties transition into winter maintenance mode.

Why a Year-Round Landscape Plan Matters

A structured landscape maintenance schedule provides:

  • Predictable budgeting

  • Fewer emergencies

  • Better asset protection

  • Stronger vendor accountability

  • Higher property value

For commercial properties, a well-managed commercial landscape maintenance calendar supports better landscape planning, ensures consistent standards, and helps maintain a professional, high quality outdoor space throughout the entire year.

Ultimately, a proactive approach to commercial landscaping services is the key to achieving long-term success in seasonal landscaping, safety, and visual performance.

Looking to build your own commercial landscape maintenance calendar?
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