How to Prepare Your Landscape for Spring in Upstate SC

Spring arrives fast in Upstate South Carolina. By mid-March, temperatures in Greenville, Anderson, and Travelers Rest are climbing and everything starts waking up.

Schedule a Spring Clean-Up Early

Best landscaping companies book up fast in spring. Get on the schedule in late February or early March.

Assess Winter Damage

Look for broken branches, frost-damaged plants, dead spots, and erosion areas from winter rains.

Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide

Crabgrass pre-emergent should go down when soil temperatures hit about 55°F, typically in early to mid-March.

Refresh Mulch Beds

Pull back old mulch, remove weeds, edge beds cleanly, and apply a fresh 2 to 3-inch layer of new mulch.

Prune at the Right Time

Spring-blooming shrubs like azaleas should be pruned after flowering. Summer-blooming plants in late winter or early spring.

Check Your Irrigation System

Inspect heads for damage, check for leaks, and schedule your annual backflow test.

Feed Your Lawn

A spring fertilizer application gives your lawn the kickstart it needs after winter dormancy.

Call SQ. ROOTS at (864) 710-1804 for full spring clean-up and preparation services.