Planning Your Spring Landscaping Project: What to Order Now to Get Ahead

January is the perfect time to start planning your spring landscape project. While the weather might still be chilly, homeowners and property managers who plan early are the ones who save time, avoid headaches, and get the best results. Whether you’re freshening up your mulch beds, tackling drainage issues, or creating a whole new outdoor layout, preparing now can make a huge difference come March and April.

Why Plan in Winter?

Winter is when many folks start setting goals for home improvement. By the time the first signs of spring arrive, local suppliers often experience a rush on popular materials like mulch, pine straw, topsoil, and edging. Inventory turns over quickly. Waiting too long could mean limited stock or delayed delivery windows.

Planning now also gives you time to:

• Measure your space and calculate materials needed
• Get quotes and compare options
• Schedule early delivery before the spring rush
• Avoid long wait times when everyone else is ordering at once

What Should You Be Thinking About?

Here’s a quick checklist of what to consider and what we can help with:

1. Mulch Types and Quantity

Refreshing your mulch each spring helps with moisture retention, weed control, and curb appeal. Popular choices like brown, black, and red mulch tend to go fast. Use this time to walk your property and take note of where mulch is needed and how deep you want to layer it. Remember, you’ll need about one cubic yard for every 100 square feet at 3 inches deep.

2. Pine Straw

Pine straw is ideal for covering sloped areas, flower beds, or shady spots where mulch might not hold. It’s also great for erosion control. If you’re using pine straw for the first time, take note of how many bales you’ll need and ask our team if you’re not sure. It spreads differently than mulch and gives a natural, southern finish to your landscape.

3. Topsoil and Soil Amendments

If you’re prepping new beds or repairing winter lawn damage, consider ordering topsoil, compost, or garden mix early. These are often in high demand once planting season kicks off.

4. Edging and Decorative Stone

Defining borders with edging or stone not only looks polished but also keeps mulch and pine straw in place longer. We carry options that blend well with any design style, and they often complement bulk materials perfectly.

5. Drainage and Erosion Control

Now is also a smart time to address drainage problems or steep slopes on your property. Rock, rip rap, and other erosion control materials are often needed in early spring when rain levels rise. Having a plan before that time hits is key.

Why Order Early?

• Better selection of materials
• Preferred delivery windows
• No last-minute scrambling before projects
• More time to coordinate with your landscaper or do-it-yourself

Even if you’re not ready to schedule delivery yet, having a plan in place helps us serve you faster when you’re ready. Many of our customers are already getting quotes or talking through their ideas for March and April installs.

Let’s Make Spring Easy

Whether you’re a homeowner refreshing your mulch beds or a contractor planning a multi-load delivery, we’re here to help. Take advantage of this slower season to plan and reserve what you need. Our team can offer recommendations, estimates, and help you prepare everything before the spring rush.

Reach out today to start planning your landscape project and beat the spring crowd. We’re here to make it simple.