Spring is here, and warm weather is beginning to peek around the corner, inviting us outdoors and begging gardeners to get their hands dirty. But there may still be chilly nights to come, so don’t get ahead of yourself. Instead, use this promising early spring season to pay a visit to your garden, do some much needed maintenance, and tend to what’s already there.
Read on for 12 early spring lawn and garden tips to help kick the growing season off right in your yard!
Spring Tip #1: Give your shrubs a spring makeover!
This is a good time of year to prune your shrubs, except for those that bloom in the spring. Remove any deadwood and encourage the shrub’s natural shape.
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Spring Tip #2: Complete that “Honey-Do” list!
Finish building that trellis, raised bed, or stepping-stone path you started last fall. Inspect your garden for any needed structural repairs.
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Spring Tip #3: Clear out the rubbish!
Get your yard back in shape by:
- Remove debris from drainage 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.
Spring Tip #4: Make use of all that trash!
Turn your compost pile to keep it decomposing, or start composting now!
Find out more in our articles and video on:
- How to Make Compost for Your Garden (video)
- How to Build a Compost Bin (article)
- What Can I Compost? (article)
Spring Tip #5: Be proactive in your yard!
Get rid of weeds as they sprout, and go ahead and take measures to protect your garden from pests.
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- How to Control Weeds in Your Lawn (article)
- How to Have a Weed Free Lawn (article)
- How to Use Predator Insects to Control Garden Pests (article)
Spring Tip #6: Feed the soil!
Once your spring soil is dry enough, amend your planting beds and lawn by “top-dressing” with a couple of inches of compost or your favorite organic mix.
Find out more in our article on Top-Dressing to Improve the Soil in Your Yard.
