Seasonal Considerations
You can remodel your backyard to reflect your vision for your outdoor living oasis during any time of the year, but there are pros and cons of every season to keep in mind when planning your project timeline.
Spring
Spring is the season known for refreshed energy and new ideas to take bloom and for your backyard to come back to life after winter, making it a great time of the year to initiate change. This is also the ideal season for planting and landscape design. Remodeling your yard in spring will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your labor by summertime. However, spring is also known for unpredictable weather and more active pests.
Summer
The extended hours of daylight in the summertime are ideal for more extensive projects such as hardscaping and patio installations. Plant nurseries typically have a wide selection of plants and materials available in summer, giving you more options for landscaping. Best of all, you can enjoy your newly remodeled backyard right away during the summer months – perfect for gatherings, barbecues, and outdoor activities. The cons of remodeling your backyard during this time of year include the excessive heat during the daytime that can limit work hours, the higher cost of labor during landscapers’ busy season, and the disruption of your outdoor activities.
Fall
Autumn is a great time to prepare your lawn for winter. This is an ideal season for planting trees, shrubs, and perennials, as cooler temperatures and more consistent rainfall promote root development. Cooler temperatures make it more comfortable for workers, which can lead to increased productivity, and new plantings have a better chance of establishing themselves before the winter frost, as they can benefit from the warm soil temperatures.
Winter
Winter is often an overlooked season for landscaping projects. Because it’s typically a slower season for contractors, you can take advantage of lower labor costs and better negotiation opportunities with landscapers. Remodeling in winter allows you to have everything ready for spring with fewer outdoor disruptions, so you can enjoy your new backyard as soon as the weather warms up. This is also a great season to install a fire pit or set up a cozy outdoor living space with outdoor lighting.
Local Climate and Weather Patterns
When choosing the right season for your landscaping remodel, consider the fluctuating temperature, rainfall patterns, frost dates, wind patterns, humidity levels, sunlight exposure, soil conditions, and local pest activity patterns for your area. Each season comes with its own unique set of challenges and benefits.
Personal Lifestyle and Usage
How do you plan on using your backyard? In what seasons are you and your family outside the most? If your main priority is to spend your summer by the pool and hosting BBQ cook-offs in your outdoor kitchen area, you might prefer to finish your remodel by late spring. Alternatively, if you want your outdoor firepit and pergola with lights to be completed by the first chilly night of the year, you may want to prioritize remodeling in the early summer.
Get a Professional Consultation
There is no right or wrong time to remodel your outdoor living space. The right time for your backyard will be dependent on your priorities and budget considerations. Consulting with a professional landscaping company with knowledge of your area’s unique weather patterns will give you a better idea of the ideal timing for your project based on the detailed scope of work.
Start planning your dream backyard now with Grassroots. Since 2004, Grassroots has been serving the Bryan/College Station area, building a strong reputation throughout the Brazos Valley for delivering meticulous landscaping services and exceptional customer care. Contact our team to request a project quote.
