If you were looking for the perfect time to do some spring cleanups, now is that time! It’s a great mood booster, counts as your workout for the day, and gives you a sense of accomplishment in your day. Here are some great “To-Do’s” to get you started:
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- rake leaves from the yard as well as landscaping and garden beds.
- pick up fallen branches (great for bonfires = s’mores!)
- turn over barkmulch – use a hard rake to “fluff” up the existing mulch. This will help you determine if you need to add more to freshen up.
- pruning – its not as scary as you think!
- most woody shrubs can be cut back by 1/3 to promote new, healthy growth. If it is a flowering plant, give us a call first – some will not bloom if trimmed in the spring.
- perennials – most can be cut back to only a few inches tall. This will make room for new growth. Also, if you want to divide these, now is the time.
- ornamental grasses – cut back as close to the ground as possible.
- roses – look for green growth towards the bottom of the plant. Cut back dark branches to where the green growth starts.
- hydrangeas – don’t worry, its not too hard… Garden Answer has an AMAZING video that walks you through it (see below)
- check edging and border stones – if it has heaved out of the ground, it may need to be re-set.
- unwrap evergreens that were covered for winter. Remove burlap, netting and twine.
- hardscape maintenance – wash off pavers and retaining walls. Make notes on condition – may want to apply a sealer later in the season.
- clean bird feeders – put out a fresh stock of seed.
- maintain garden tools – clean and lubricate shears and trimmers.
- make notes of bare areas – maybe you’ll be looking for a new shrub to accent that area?
- clean out fire pits and fire places.
- remove leaves from gutters.
- pressure wash your siding, driveway, garbage cans, sidewalks, etc.
- take stock of gardening supplies (fertilizer, potting soil, grass seed, mulch, etc.) – make shopping list for Garden Center
- plan your fruit & veggie garden – what produce do you purchase the most that you’d like to grow at home?
- add planting soil or compost to gardens as needed and till in – some preparations now will make planting easier!
- order your bulk products for delivery – there are several products available NOW
- Black Magic Barkmulch
- Lite Natural Barkmulch
- Dark Walnut Barkmulch
- Ruby Red Barkmulch
- Bulk Compost
- Bulk Screened Sand
- Bulk Screened Topsoil
- Sandy Loam Complete Planting Soil
- Autumn Red Decorative Stone
- Washed & Crushed Gravels
Doing some outdoor “chores” will give your yard a whole new look! Get the whole family involved on a nice day and enjoy the Springtime weather!
