Spring Cleanup Checklist for Winnipeg Homeowners

The snow is finally melting across Winnipeg and what it reveals is rarely pretty. Months of ice, salt, gravel, and compressed snow leave behind a mess that no homeowner wants to deal with alone. A proper spring cleanup is not just cosmetic — it sets the foundation for a healthy lawn, prevents drainage problems, and catches winter damage before it gets worse.

Step 1: Walk the Property and Assess Winter Damage

Start by walking your entire property once the snow has fully receded, usually late March through mid-April depending on the year. Look for obvious damage:

Document what you find before you start clearing anything. Some of these issues need professional repair, and catching them early saves money.

Step 2: Debris Removal and Snow Mould

Rake up the dead grass, leaves, and twigs that accumulated under the snowpack. In Winnipeg, you will almost certainly find snow mould — those grey or pink circular patches where fungus grew under the snow.

The good news is that snow mould usually looks worse than it is. Lightly rake the affected areas to break up the matted grass and improve air circulation. Most lawns recover on their own within a few weeks once temperatures warm up.

Step 3: Garden Beds and Edging

Clear out your garden beds, pulling last year's dead perennials and any wind-blown garbage that collected over winter. This is also the time to edge your beds and driveway borders.

A clean edge makes the entire property look maintained, even before the grass starts growing. If you have gravel or decorative rock beds, rake them level — freeze-thaw cycles shift everything around.

Step 4: Check Grading and Drainage

Winnipeg's Red River clay soil moves more than almost any soil type in Canada. Water should flow away from your foundation on all sides. If you see pooling within six feet of the house, you have a grading problem that needs correction before summer rains start.

Step 5: Hard Surface Cleanup

Sweep sand and salt residue from driveways, sidewalks, and patios. Salt damage weakens concrete over time, so removing the residue promptly helps extend the life of your surfaces. Power washing is ideal, but even a good sweep and rinse makes a difference.

Ready to Get Your Yard in Shape?

All Around Property Maintenance offers full spring cleanup packages for residential and commercial properties across Winnipeg, East St. Paul, and surrounding areas. We handle debris removal, raking, bed cleanup, grading checks, and everything in between so your property is ready for the growing season.