🌴 Spring Landscaping Tips Every Sarasota Homeowner Should Know

As spring rolls into Sarasota, it’s the perfect time to prep your landscape for the warm months ahead. While Florida doesn’t get the dramatic seasonal shifts of other states, spring is still a key time for revitalizing your yard, addressing damage from dry winter weather, and planning ahead for heat and rain.

Here are five smart landscaping tips to keep your yard healthy, beautiful, and low-maintenance this spring.

1. Refresh Your Mulch

Mulch isn’t just for aesthetics—it plays a crucial role in soil health, moisture retention, and weed prevention. If your mulch is faded, thin, or patchy, now’s the time to top it off. We recommend 2–3 inches of organic mulch like pine bark or hardwood for Sarasota’s soil and climate.

➡️ Pro tip: Don’t pile mulch too close to tree trunks or plant bases—it can trap moisture and cause rot.

2. Trim Trees & Shrubs

Spring pruning sets the tone for healthy growth all season long. Remove dead or damaged limbs, open up airflow, and shape shrubs before new growth kicks into high gear. This is especially important for flowering plants—you’ll get better blooms if you prune just before the growth cycle begins.

➡️ Need help? Bowman's offers expert Tree Trimming Services to keep your landscape clean and safe.

3. Check Your Irrigation System

With summer rains on the horizon, it’s important to make sure your irrigation system is working efficiently. Inspect sprinkler heads, check for leaks, and adjust timers to avoid overwatering. Smart irrigation upgrades can also help you save on water bills.

➡️ Ask us about our water-efficient Irrigation System Installations.

4. Reinvigorate Your Lawn

Is your grass looking patchy or tired? Spring is a great time to aerate, fertilize, and, if needed, lay new sod. Sarasota’s sandy soil can compact easily, so aerating helps roots breathe and absorb nutrients.

➡️ Our Lawn Care and Sod Installation services make it easy to get that lush, green look.

5. Plan Hardscape Projects Before Summer

Thinking about a new patio, walkway, or retaining wall? Spring is the sweet spot to start. Cooler temps make installation easier, and you’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor space all summer long.

➡️ From concept to completion, Bowman's delivers expert Hardscaping solutions that last.

Ready to Spring Into Action?

Bowman’s Landscaping Management is proud to serve Sarasota homeowners with full-service landscaping that blends beauty, function, and local expertise. Whether it’s a simple refresh or a complete outdoor transformation, we’re here to help you get the most from your yard.

📞 Call today to schedule your spring consultation!