Deck the Halls—and Protect Your Yard: Winter Landscape Prep for December
As December arrives in the Denton County and Northlake region, your lawn and landscape enter a low‑growth phase—but that doesn’t mean work stops. In fact, proper preparation now sets your property up for a strong spring and gives you the freedom to focus on holiday displays and seasonal décor. Here’s how you can make the most of this month with strategic care.
Why December Matters
Your turf is going dormant or significantly slowed; root systems are still active and benefit from minimal disturbance.
Leaves, pine needles and other debris accumulate now — left unattended, they can smother grass, trap moisture and lead to disease.
Holiday lighting and décor often require awareness of landscape conditions (plant health, shrub structure, hard‑scape edges) so your property looks great and stays safe.
Preparing beds, mulch and hard‑scape zones now reduces spring‑cleanup workload and supports early green‑up.
The December Checklist for Lawn & Landscape
1. Leaf & Debris Clearing
Remove fallen leaves, twigs and clippings from your turf and beds. This helps:
Prevent mold, disease and turf suffocation.
Ensure your lawn’s surface remains dry and accessible for inspection and treatment if needed.
Give a clean canvas for seasonal décor and holiday lighting installation.
2. Mow & Adjust Height One Final Time
If your mowing service continues into late‑fall/early‑winter, schedule the final mow of the season. Set the blade to slightly higher than summer height to whitelist a buffer layer of protection for the turf through colder months. This approach aligns with best practice for dormant/winterizing lawns in our region.
3. Inspect Shrubs, Trees & Landscape Beds
Remove broken branches, dead wood or low‑hanging limbs that may interfere with holiday lights or create hazards.
Check mulch beds: a fresh layer helps retain soil moisture over winter, insulates root zones and improves spring appearance.
Clear out annual plantings that have finished their cycle; leave established perennials and ornamental grasses for structural interest.
4. Holiday Lighting & Safe Installation
If you’re decorating:
Use pathways, driveways and bed edging as logical guides for light installation — these areas also help highlight your professionally‑maintained landscape.
Avoid heavy foot traffic on turf zones; use existing hard‑scape as staging areas to preserve the lawn’s integrity.
Consider LED lighting with low heat output to avoid inadvertent damage to shrubs or grass during cold snaps.
Common December Missteps to Avoid
Neglecting bed maintenance just because active growth has slowed — weeds can still germinate, and debris will sit heavily over winter.
Installing décor without a plan for turf traffic — heavy boots, ladders or decorations can compact soil or damage crowns.
Assuming lawn care stops entirely — while mowing frequency declines, thoughtful maintenance (mulching, bed care, leaf clean up) still matters.
Why Evergreen Lawn & Landscape is Your December Partner
With decades of service in the Argyle / Denton County region (since 1984), Evergreen Lawn & Landscape offers:
A full‑service approach — from lawn fertilization & weed control to mulch installation, plantings, sod and even holiday lighting. Evergreen Lawn & Landscape+1
In‑house expertise (no subcontractors) ensuring consistency and accountability for your entire property. Evergreen Lawn & Landscape
A client‑first mindset: we schedule proactively, plan ahead, and align our work with your seasonal property goals.
Seamless quoting and scheduling via our website—just request a estimate for any of our services. Evergreen Lawn & Landscape+1
Your December To‑Do List
Clear leaves and debris on your turf and beds this weekend, or schedule our team to do it for you.
Map out your holiday lighting plan: note key beds, shrubs, trees and hard‑scape edges where light fixtures will go.
Begin thinking ahead to spring: aeration, pre‑emergent weed control, early fertilization—planning now saves cost and disruption later.
