Spring Cleanups in Nantucket, MA

Nantucket winters leave a mark: salt-burned foliage, wind-strewn debris, matted beds, and the tangle of last year's growth still standing over emerging perennials. A proper spring cleanup clears all of it before the growing season kicks in, giving plants light and air, exposing problems early, and setting the stage for a summer landscape that looks cared-for from the first warm week. Done right and on time, it's the single highest-impact day of the gardening year.

Ryan Conway's spring cleanup cuts back perennials and grasses, clears leaves and winter debris from beds and lawn, re-cuts crisp bed edges, and refreshes mulch to lock in moisture and suppress weeds ahead of the dry stretches. It's also the moment to assess winter damage, salt-burned shrubs, heaved plants, broken limbs, and address it before it worsens. The timing is tuned to the island's later, wind-delayed spring so beds are opened up when plants are ready, not before.

What's included

• Cutting back perennials, ornamental grasses, and winter-killed growth
• Clearing leaves, branches, and winter debris from beds and lawn
• Re-cutting crisp, defined bed edges
• Fresh mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Assessment of winter salt burn, heaving, and storm damage
• First-of-season pruning and bed prep ahead of planting

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