Care Guide

Your East Tennessee Yard, Season by Season

A simple checklist for keeping your beds, shrubs, and trees healthy all year long.

What to Do and When

East Tennessee has hot summers, mild winters, and a lot of rain. Timing is general guidance and can shift with the weather, so use it as a starting point for your property.

Spring

March – May

Pull early weeds before they flower and spread seed.
Refresh mulch or pine straw to about 2–3 inches deep in beds.
Plant flowers and new shrubs once the danger of frost has passed.
Trim spring-blooming shrubs right after their flowers fade.

Summer

June – August

Keep mulch topped up so beds hold moisture through the heat.
Pull weeds every couple of weeks while they are small.
Do light trimming on hedges and bushes to keep their shape.
Water deeply in the early morning rather than a little each day.

Fall

September – November

Clear fallen leaves from beds so they do not smother plants.
Remove old, matted mulch or pine straw before adding new.
Lay fresh mulch or pine straw to insulate roots for winter.
Plant trees and shrubs while the soil is still warm and rain is steady.

Winter

December – February

Prune dormant trees and bushes while the branches are bare and easy to see.
Check for limbs damaged by storms or ice and have them removed safely.
Hold off on heavy pruning of spring bloomers so you do not lose their flowers.
Plan your spring projects early so you can book a time that works for you.

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