In Sun Valley, winter doesn’t tiptoe in—it arrives with real snow, real cold, and months of ski-season fun. While you’re planning powder days at Sun Valley Resort, your landscape needs its own winter plan so it can wake up healthy next spring.sunvalley.com That’s where the team at Whitehead Landscaping comes in, with decades of experience caring for high-elevation yards in the Wood River Valley.whiteheadlandscaping.com
1. Clean Up and Cut Back (Strategically)
Before the snow settles in for good, remove fallen leaves, spent annuals, and debris. A clean landscape reduces disease and mold issues under the snowpack, especially around lawns and garden beds. Pair that with strategic pruning—removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches—to help trees and shrubs handle heavy snow loads more safely. For ongoing seasonal support, you can lean on Whitehead’s customized landscape maintenance programs.whiteheadlandscaping.com
2. Give Your Soil a Pre-Winter Boost
Healthy soil is your landscape’s secret winter armor. A light topdressing of organic compost improves structure, drainage, and nutrient availability, helping roots stay insulated through freeze-thaw cycles. Whitehead’s sister company, Mountain Valley Compost & Tree Care, produces high-quality vermicast and compost tailored to Idaho’s mountain conditions—perfect for a final pre-winter boost.whiteheadlandscaping.com Guidance from the University of Idaho also emphasizes building resilient soils and choosing plants adapted to short-season, high-altitude zones.uidaho.edu+1
3. Protect Vulnerable Plants from Snow and Wind
Young trees, columnar evergreens, and delicate shrubs can suffer from snow load, windburn, and bark damage. Use breathable wraps on trunks, install simple staking where needed, and gently tie up narrow evergreens to prevent splitting. In exposed Sun Valley neighborhoods, these small steps can mean the difference between a thriving landscape and springtime surprises.
4. Plan for Smart Snow Removal
Your driveway isn’t the only area that needs a snow plan. Walkways, patios, and access paths to hot tubs, firepits, and trash areas should be considered early. Professional snow removal through Whitehead Landscaping keeps surfaces safer while protecting pavers, plantings, and irrigation components from damage.whiteheadlandscaping.com+1 Marking bed edges, steps, and irrigation heads before the first big storm helps crews work efficiently and reduces accidental damage.
5. Schedule Help Before the Rush
Once the first big storm hits, every plow truck and maintenance crew in the valley gets busy. By scheduling winter services—snow removal, pre-winter topdressing, and plant protection—with Whitehead Landscaping now, you can relax and focus on ski days, sleigh rides, and fireside evenings knowing your yard is covered.
Whitehead Landscaping is here to help your landscape weather another Sun Valley winter in style. When you’re ready to winter-proof your property, reach out through their contact page to get on the schedule.whiteheadlandscaping.com
