The Chicago year, planned.

Design consultations and spring booking.

Clearing and salting as agreed for the season.

Ongoing winter service as agreed.

Spring booking secures the widest choice of dates.

Site reviews when ground is visible.

Spring cleanups begin as snow clears and ground firms.

Dormant pruning for many summer-flowering shrubs.

Spring thaw reveals where water collects.

Main spring cleanup window.

First application as turf greens up.

Bed edging and mulch refresh.

Installs begin once frost is out and ground drains.

Strong spring planting window.

Good establishment conditions with regular watering.

Finish bed refreshes.

Peak install season.

Prune spring-flowering shrubs after bloom.

Early-summer application, weather permitting.

Dry stretches suit staining and sealing.

Stain on dry, moderate days.

Installs continue; sealing on suitable days.

Mowing frequency adjusts for summer heat.

Late-summer window opens for seeding.

Stable, dry ground for excavation.

Last reliable stretch for wood finishes.

Prime window for aeration and seed.

Cooler temperatures help sod root in.

Fall application supports root growth.

Fall planting window.

Plant while soil is still workable.

Fall cleanups begin as leaves drop.

Good build conditions before freeze.

Final leaf removal and bed cutbacks.

Late-season application where appropriate.

Late installs while base can still compact.

Ask about winter availability before the first snow.

Clearing and salting as agreed.

Plan next year's landscape projects.

Reserve next season's maintenance schedule.