15 Tips to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring
by www.SixWise.com
Spring is definitely in the air, but winter has likely left your yard a work-in-progress. Last year’s dried up perennials, a patchy lawn, overgrown trees and shrubs … all are common sights at the start of the season. But with a bit of care and effort on your part, you can get your yard back in shape and be ready to enjoy the season as soon as the warm weather arrives.
In Your Garden
1. If you didn’t do so in the fall, trim back any perennials, including ornamental grasses, before they start to grow. The leaves and stalks should be cut close to ground level. Avoid pulling or yanking out stems, as this may break emerging shoots.
2. Pull back extra winter mulch from planting beds using a hand-rake or a long-handled rake. This allows earlier warming of the soil. Ideally, remove mulch on a cloudy day to prevent newly emerged plants from getting sunburned. (Later in the spring you can add a new layer of mulch to control weeds and help the soil retain moisture.)
3. Add a slow-release, organic fertilizer around perennials, bulbs and roses, then cover it with a new layer of mulch (2-4 inches thick) to promote healthy growth.
4. Check your soil for dampness. You should only begin digging and planting when the soil is dry (dry enough to crumble apart in your hand), as digging in wet soil can degrade its structure.
To read the full article:
http://www.sixwise.com/Newsletters/2009/April/01/15-Tips-to-Get-Your-Yard-Ready-for-Spring.htm?source=nl
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