Every year around this time, we start hearing the same thing: “It doesn’t feel like spring.” The ground is still cold. The trees are bare. The mornings require an extra layer. But beneath the surface, quite literally, things are shifting.
At GreenRoots Design Firm, spring doesn’t begin when the temperature hits 65 degrees. It begins when the light changes. When the days stretch a little longer. When bulbs quietly start pushing through soil that looks, from the outside, unchanged. Nature works ahead of what we can see, and so do we.
While it may not feel like outdoor living season just yet, this is the exact moment when thoughtful planning makes all the difference. The patios that will host graduation parties, the poolsides ready for July afternoons, the outdoor kitchens built for long evenings with friends, those spaces are being designed and set up for expert installation right now.
That’s not meant to create urgency for urgency’s sake, it’s simply the reality of high-quality, custom landscape construction. Projects of this scale require time: time for design refinement, material selections, engineering, scheduling skilled trades, and, often, municipal permitting is the most lengthy part of the process.
And permitting timelines can vary significantly depending on where you live. Some townships move quickly. Others require multiple reviews, stormwater approvals, or zoning variances that can extend the process by weeks, sometimes months. Starting early ensures your project isn’t delayed when the weather finally turns.
The truth is, the most seamless outdoor transformations don’t happen spontaneously in May. They begin a year in advance, when there’s space to think clearly, plan thoroughly, and navigate approvals without pressure and that’s what turns into a outdoor space that feels perfect.
Spring is coming, even if the forecast says otherwise. And when it does, there’s nothing better than stepping into a finished space that feels like it’s always belonged there.
If you’ve been thinking about transforming your property this year, now is the moment to begin the conversation. By the time it feels like spring, you’ll be ready to live in it.
Now is the best time to start the journey to your dream backyard.
