Start Spring Strong With a March Cleanup

Start Spring Strong With a March Cleanup

March is the month when your yard begins to wake up. Days get warmer, snow melts, and new growth starts to show. This makes March the perfect time to clean up your landscape and prepare it for the season ahead. A simple cleanup now gives your yard a strong start and makes spring feel easier.

A March cleanup also helps prevent problems later. Winter debris can trap moisture and create mold. It can also attract pests as temperatures rise. Clearing these early issues keeps your yard healthy and ready for new growth.

Why March Matters

March sits right between winter and spring. Plants are still quiet, but the ground is easier to work with. This timing gives you a chance to shape beds, remove debris, and check for damage before growth speeds up.

A clean yard also helps new plants grow stronger. Fresh air reaches the soil. Sunlight hits the right spots. Your landscape looks neat long before the busy spring rush begins.

Key March Cleanup Tasks

  • Remove leaves and branches to stop mold and pests.
  • Cut back perennials to support clean spring growth.
  • Edge your beds for a crisp look that lasts into summer.
  • Refresh mulch to protect roots and boost curb appeal.
  • Inspect irrigation lines for leaks or winter damage.
  • Rake out dead grass to help your lawn breathe and green up faster.
  • Check hardscapes for shifting, cracks, or loose edges.

Each task is simple, but together they make a big impact. Your yard will look cleaner, and your plants will have the space and support they need to grow.

The Payoff When Spring Arrives

A March cleanup saves time later. When warm weather hits, your yard is ready to grow instead of playing catch‑up. You can focus on planting, decorating, and enjoying your outdoor space instead of clearing winter debris.

This early work also helps your landscape look polished sooner. Beds stay neat, plants grow stronger, and your yard feels fresh as soon as spring begins.

A Strong Start for a Better Season

A little effort in March sets the tone for the months ahead. Clean beds, healthy plants, and a tidy yard make spring more enjoyable. It also gives you a sense of progress before the busy season begins.

Want a pool by Summer? 6 Reasons to Install a Pool

Want a Pool By Summer?

6 Reasons to Install a Pool This Year

#1 Create an Outdoor Resort at Home

A pool gives you a calm place to unwind and recharge without leaving home. It becomes your own private retreat, offering quiet moments for morning coffee, evening swims, or slow weekends in the backyard.

#2 Transform Your Backyard Into a True Outdoor Living Space

A pool becomes the centerpiece for patios, seating areas, lighting, and landscaping. As a result, it ties your entire backyard together and creates a space you’ll use every day.

#3 Stay Healthy Without Having to Leave Home

Swimming is one of the best low‑impact workouts. With a pool only steps away, it’s easier to stay active, improve mobility, and enjoy exercise that feels more like fun. This makes it one of the simplest ways to stay healthy without the pressure of a gym.

#4 Bring Family & Friends Together

Pools naturally become the gathering place. Kids spend more time outside, teens have a place to bring friends, and adults get a comfortable space to relax and entertain. This creates easy, memorable moments all season long.

#5 Increase Home Value

A well‑designed pool improves your property and adds strong visual appeal. It increases resale value and helps your home stand out in the neighborhood, especially when paired with quality hardscaping and landscaping.

#6 Enjoy More Time Outside

A pool encourages you to step away from screens, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re floating, reading by the water, or hosting friends, it naturally pulls you outside more often.

March is the perfect time to begin the design and permitting process for your new pool. When you start now, you give yourself time to plan your design, secure permits, and get on the schedule before the late‑spring rush.

Pool projects include several key steps, such as design consultations, layout approvals, material selections, and city permitting. Starting in March gives you enough time to move through each step without rushing.

Beginning early also ensures everything is ready as soon as the weather warms up. When you start in March, you avoid delays, get better scheduling options, and enjoy your pool all summer instead of watching construction during the hottest months.

Planning ahead reduces stress and gives you more choices. It also helps you finish your backyard retreat right when you want it.





Cold weather doesn’t slow us down!

COLDER WEATHER, NO PROBLEM

Just because the weather changes doesn’t mean that we stop doing what we do best! In fact, many of the clients find that colder season projects have less disruption to their lives since they generally aren’t using the spaces we are sprucing. AND, their project is ready to enjoy when the warm weather comes back around again! Reach out today and let’s get started!

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT:
Harmonious Landscape

This project features a complete design overhaul of a residential backyard! An outdoor kitchen, new patio spaces, low-voltage lighting, tranquil walking paths, a custom pergola, and new landscaping plants create cohesiveness and symmetry for these homeowners to enjoy for years to come.

RETAINING WALL/WALK-OUT

This wall needed a complete overhaul. After removing and rebuilding the retaining wall, we upgraded the space with a new walk-out patio, making the spacious area more functional and attractive. Below are the before photos, progressing into the demo and completion.
Have you committed to your New Year’s resolutions? We may be able to help you get a few projects closer to meeting your 2026 goals!

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Fall is Pool & Planting season!

FEATURED PROJECT: FORT CALHOUN LANDSCAPING

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FALL POOL PROJECTS

Fall is an excellent time to start your new pool project! Reach out today and let’s discuss your space and design. The home below recently broke ground on the construction of its River Pool I30 Fiberglass design. This could be you!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween!

QUALITY construction matters!

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

The sweet taste of a low bid price is quickly replaced with the bitter taste of poor craftsmanship. These homeowners’ beautiful outdoor kitchen was a total teardown due to poor craftsmanship and materials.

AJ’s not only uses quality materials, but we also build for durability and longevity! Reach out today for your free estimate, and let’s get started on your outdoor kitchen project.

POORLY CONSTRUCTED using plywood and fir (below):

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION using galvanized studs, concrete blocks (below):

PATIO EXPERTS

POOL CONSTRUCTION

AJ’s Landscaping can provide a variety of in-ground pool styles to enhance your home’s aesthetic appeal and value. Please reach out to us today, and we can provide you with a free estimate!

Ready for back-to-school SAVINGS?!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE

School is just around the corner, and that means summer is winding down. AJ’s is offering a fall, back-to-school sale opportunity for NEW landscape projects! Take advantage of this great opportunity today!

"THE WORKS" IN BLAIR

Take a look at this comprehensive project we recently completed in Blair. From pool, fire pit, unique hardscapes, custom lighting, retaining walls and landscaping – we did it all!

DRAINAGE PROBLEMS?

More rain is headed our way after this heat wave! We’ve seen a lot of rain this summer, and if your yard is struggling we drainage issues, we have solutions for that. Please reach out today, and we can provide you with a FREE estimate.

Check out this AMAZING pool project by AJ’s!

"THE WORKS" IN BLAIR

This month, we are featuring a comprehensive project in Blair. From pool, fire pit, unique hardscapes, custom lighting, retaining walls and landscaping – we did it all! Check out our Facebook and Instagram feeds to see more!

DESIGNING CURB APPEAL

Our expert team understands that successful landscape design requires meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of your overall goals. We specialize in creating stunning landscapes that blend seamlessly with your home’s architecture and natural surroundings. Whether you’re looking for a lush garden, a serene patio area, or a custom outdoor living space, we have the skills and creativity to bring your vision to life.

TESTIMONIAL

Rain getting you down?

MAY RAIN

May rain has finally arrived! Have you noticed water building up in your yard? We solve and fix all drainage problems, including underground gutter systems, sump pump drainage systems, permeable pavements, and down-spout runoff. Before you spend tens of thousands of dollars with a basement fix-it company, talk to us. We can usually get your problem solved for a few thousand! Too good to be true? Check out some recently updated Google reviews below to see for yourself!

RAIN GARDEN PROJECT

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DRAINAGE TESTIMONIAL

Ready for Pool Season?

POOL SEASON READY

The days are getting longer and the temperatures are warming up! This is an important time to start your lawn fertilization schedule and for cleaning your landscape beds. Need mulching work done? We can help with that. We can also help with landscape maintenance throughout the season. Call today to have your landscape prepped and ready for the warmer temperatures with a level-set payment plan, then sit back and enjoy!

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