Are you ready for another great gardening season? Your landscape is. With the mild winter we experienced this year in the Northeast, the soil is warmer than usual and things are ahead of schedule. Weeds are already sprouting, the daffodils have begun poking their heads up, crocuses are in bloom and the trees are just a few weeks away from joining the show.
Mother nature is about one month early, which means we need to get in gear.
If you are an intrepid gardener, it’s time to start with your annual Spring garden tasks:
Landscape Design. Plant shipments have already begun. Select a professional landscaper and start planning now for Spring installations.
Spring Cleanups. Get those leftover leaves off your grass as they will smother new seedlings.
Seed Lists & Preparation. Ready, Set, Plant!
Shrub Pruning. Which ones? Click here.
Mulching with a bed herbicide to control unruly weeds. 3" please. Your plants will thank you.
Lawn remediation; Core Aeration, Dethatching and Overseeding.
Organic lawn care: Add Compost top dressing to that list.
Fertilizer & Weed Control. Consider adjusting the timing of your applications. The weeds are already going strong. Feed your bedding plants & shrubs with a good all purpose fertilizer.
Tool prep. Drag out your tools, disinfect, sharpen, oil and take any equipment that needs repair to your local shop.
Watering. It’s a safe bet that it will be another hot season. Proper irrigation is key to vigorous plant growth. Contact your irrigation company today to schedule Spring activation and testing. Make sure that your landscape schedule is delivering 1” of water a week.
If you are considering changing landscapers, or need a new one, get started now before rosters fill up. The best landscape companies are already busy.
Need help? Contact us at 877-933-GROW.