It's Clean Up Time
Spring Lawn Care Checklist
Just 2 weeks ago I was wondering about the snow that was in the forecast over the weekend. I was getting excited for spring. I planted some of my garden, and made metal notes of the things I have to do! Now that spring is starting to turn for the better, I figured I should get started...I will need a checklist!!
1.) Give Shrubs a Spring Makeover
This is a good time of year to prune your shrubs, expect for those that bloom in the spring. Remove any dead wood and encourage the shrubs natural shape.
2.) Clear Out the Rubbish
Remove debris from ditches, gutters, and planting beds. Clear unwanted brush and undergrowth out of your yard. Cut back dead foliage on last year's perennials and ornamental grasses before new growth starts.
3.) Top Dressing
Once your spring soil is dry enough, amend your planting beds and lawn by "Top-Dressing" with a couple of inches of compost or favorite organic mix.
4.) Mulch Protecting Planting Beds with Mulch
Even out your mulch with a rake to a depth of 2-4 inches and more if needed. In cooler climates, lightly cover early bulbs shoots to protect them from a hard freeze.
5.) Our Feathered Friends
Clean our and repair birdhouses, unless nesting is already taking place. Clean and restock bird feeders.
6.) Early Spring is a Great Time for Correcting and Reseeding the Lawn
Just make sure you inform the landscapers that you did some seeding. Don't want the money to go to waste.
7.) Move Gardening Indoors
Start seeds indoors for later planting in the garden. Repot houseplants if needed, and prune and dead foliage or overgrowth.
Now that your lawn is making a turn around for the good. The grass is turning green again, trees are forming their little buds, and their is more daylight hours everyday.
8.) Plan and Dream!!
Spend these days of sunshine, fresh air, and birds singing
in your yard making plans for the upcoming year.
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