SPRING CLEANUP TASKS TO MAKE YOUR LANDSCAPE POP!

Spring is upon us, which means longer, warmer days, bright colors, green grass and everyone’s favorite task: landscape cleanup. Although it may seem tedious and never-ending, cleaning up your property in the Spring helps revitalize and reawaken a yard that has been dormant for the last few months. By starting the landscape cleanup process as quickly as possible, you can set your yard up for success and reduce the amount of cleanup and maintenance that is required throughout the rest of spring and summer. Greenough Landscapes takes that burden off your plate!

If you are unsure of where to start, here are the top 7 tasks to help make sure your yard blossoms this spring:

Pruning

For many homeowners, pruning shrubs, bushes, trees, and perennials is very tedious and often neglected. Take some time to use your pruning shears to trim any dead limbs, leaves and branches from these plants to help promote strong growth in the coming season.

Clean and Aerate The Soil

In addition to pruning, it is important to loosen the soil around all of the plants in your landscaping. This is also the perfect time to remove all old mulch, dead leaves and other debris that may be hanging out in your garden from the winter. This will help improve the overall health of your soil and provide your plants with the head start that they need.

Remove Dead Annuals

It’s hard to remove annuals that are still blooming in the fall. But once the first frost hits, they don’t survive. So most of us have last year’s plant roots in the ground.

If you haven’t already done so, remove the dead plants and clear the way for a fresh batch of annuals. This is a pretty easy task which can be accomplished by simply pulling all dead annuals out with your hand.

Clear Lawn Debris

Your lawn has a certain amount of dead leaves and other debris that have blown off trees on your property, especially if your property has very many large trees on it. It is amazing how much of an effect a gentle raking can have on your lawn.

Not only will it make your lawn look much better, it will also help encourage the growth of the grass that may already be coming up. In addition to the leaves, make sure that you remove any rocks or other items that could prove dangerous while mowing.

Spread New Mulch

Whether your mulch is just fading in color, you have removed it, or it has just spread out over time, now is the perfect time to spread a new, thick layer of mulch around trees and flower beds. A good bed of mulch helps your soil to retain moisture, while protecting it from the sun. This can be a huge help when it comes to growing large, healthy, beautiful plants.

Check Your Irrigation System

One of the keys to a healthy landscape is proper irrigation. Before you start your regular watering schedule, check your sprinkler system to ensure that everything is working properly. This means making sure that all sprinkler heads are working, and pointing in the right direction. You should also make sure that you have appropriate drainage to avoid any standing water.

Plan Your Spring and Summer Landscaping

Once you have your lawn and landscaping cleaned, it is time to start planting and encouraging new plants during the spring and summer. Greenough Landscapes has a great deal of experience designing gardens and landscapes that can revive your yard, create outdoor spaces for entertaining, dining, or enjoying fireside. Contact us for a design appointment today!