Winter Landscape Care Checklist: Seasonal Tips to Prepare Your Property for Spring Seasonal Care Winter is a time of rest for your landscape. Use these months to protect, inspect, and prepare for spring's arrival, and follow the checklist below to make sure your property is ready. December Schedule winter tree pruning with your arborist. Inspect for broken branches after winter storms. Prune dormant shrubs and check protective coverings. Brush off snow accumulation, if you have snow. January Schedule tree cable inspection. Inspect for winter damage. Prune accessible trees while the ground is frozen. Perform maintenance pruning of shade trees and ornamentals. Reapply antidesiccants and deer repellents, if needed. Clear debris from around your landscape. February Inspect for winter damage and potential pruning needs. Prune out any winter-damaged branches on shrubs. Order supplies for spring. Plan for spring fertilization and lawn care. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an expert arborist.