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Landscape Lighting Maintenance Calendar

Twelve months, four checkups — the simple seasonal routine that keeps your lighting system looking new for years.

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Why Maintenance Matters

Landscape lighting lives outdoors. Mulch gets piled against fixtures. Plants grow over them. Mowers knock them sideways. Lenses get dirty. None of this is a big deal — but left alone for years, a great system slowly goes dim, crooked, and patchy. A simple seasonal routine prevents all of it.

Spring: The Wake-Up (March–April)

Walk the system at night. Note any fixtures that are out, dim, or aimed wrong after winter. Clean every lens — winter grime cuts light output more than you think. Re-aim anything the snow, mulch crews, or wind moved. Check that timers adjusted for longer days (or let the photocell handle it). This is the ideal time for a professional maintenance visit.

Summer: The Growth Check (June–July)

Plants grow fast. Trim anything blocking fixtures — a shrub that grew six inches can swallow a path light. Check fixtures near sprinklers for water spots on lenses. Verify that summer storms have not shifted tree-mounted fixtures. Adjust schedules for late sunsets.

Fall: The Leaf Plan (October–November)

Falling leaves bury low fixtures. Keep mulch and leaves cleared from fixture faces. This is also the time to appreciate the design — fall color under up-lights is spectacular. Check that photocells are not blocked by new growth, and confirm holiday-lighting plans if you use our holiday service.

Winter: The Quiet Months (December–February)

LED systems handle winter fine — cold actually extends LED life. Keep snow from burying low fixtures after big storms. Enjoy the long nights: winter is when you use your lighting the most. If a fixture goes out, note it for the spring visit — or call us and we will come sooner.

The Annual Professional Visit

Once a year, have us out for a full checkup: every fixture tested, every lens cleaned, every aim verified at night, transformer and connections checked, plants trimmed back from fixtures. One visit a year keeps a system looking new indefinitely. Ask about our maintenance plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I maintain my lighting system?

A quick homeowner check each season, plus one professional visit a year. That is the whole routine — it is not demanding.

Can I do the maintenance myself?

Basic stuff, yes: clearing leaves from fixtures, wiping lenses, noting outages. Leave electrical work, re-aiming at night, and transformer checks to us.

What does a professional maintenance visit include?

Every fixture tested, lenses cleaned, aiming verified at night, wire connections checked, transformer and timer tested, and plants trimmed back from fixtures.

Do you offer a maintenance plan?

Yes — scheduled annual visits so you never have to think about it. Ask during your service call or consultation.

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