With the warmer weather finally arriving and spring around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your garden again. While you could wait until everything grows naturally, there are steps to take to prepare your garden season ahead. So that when spring weather rolls around, you’ll be ready to get started! Here are five tips on how to get your garden ready for spring!
Mulch
No matter how pretty a tree or shrub may look, it’s never a good idea to ignore it. As hard as winter may be on most trees and plants, new growth occurs in spring. Mulching ensures nothing in your garden is damaged by extreme heat, lack of water, or pests. Plus, mulching can help improve soil health and suppress weeds in your garden beds throughout spring.
Fertalize
If you’re lucky enough to live in a climate where winter isn’t too harsh, consider fertilizing your garden in early spring before plants begin growing. Some types of plants—like roses and perennials—should be fertilized year-round. Others need fertilizer only at certain times of the year, such as once they’ve gone dormant during winter. Regardless of which you choose, it’s best to work with a soil test kit rather than using random numbers plucked from Google.
Turn on the sprinklers
When temperatures rise, lawns turn green and flower buds swell. All that means it’s time to let your lawn water itself by turning on your sprinklers. Turn off your automatic timer so you can get a feel for how much water is being used throughout different areas of your lawn. Use a trowel or shovel to dig in around the grass roots and make sure there’s no extra dirt on top of them from gardening projects you did last fall.
Add a trellis
Summer squashes, like zucchini and yellow squash, are fast-growing plants that love to creep and climb, making them perfect candidates for trellises. No need to spend money on a pre-made trellis, either. Instead, fashion one out of wood planks or PVC pipes.
Mow your lawn
A healthy lawn will not only make it easier for you when planting but also help keep weeds out. So set aside time every month or two throughout spring and summer to trim and cut as needed.
