spring checklist
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your landscape and prepare your garden for a thriving growing season. Below is a detailed checklist to guide you through essential tasks that will help ensure your outdoor space is vibrant and ready for spring.
Planting
Brighten up your garden with spring seasonal planters filled with colorful annuals.
Add cool-season flowers and vegetables such as pansies, asters, allium, coral bells, kale, cabbage, carrots, peas, onions, lettuce, radishes, and broccoli.
Invest in the future of your landscape by planting trees and shrubs.
Lawn & Bed Care
Cut back perennials and ornamental grasses to promote healthy regrowth.
Overseed bare spots in the lawn caused by winter wear or pet damage.
Enrich your garden beds by applying fertilizer or compost, and prevent weeds with pre-emergent treatments.
Refresh your beds with a layer of fresh mulch and cut crisp bed edges for a neat, polished look.
Watering & Maintenance
Ensure adequate moisture for your plants by watering trees, shrubs, and perennials during warm, dry spells.
Call to schedule irrigation start-up services for the end of May to ensure your system is running efficiently.
Problem Prevention
If ornamental trees experience leaf drop or black spots, or if your evergreens were affected by bagworms or tip blight, call a tree care professional to address these issues early in the season.
Pro Tips:
When cutting back plants such as ornamental grasses, Russian Sage, Butterfly Bush, and perennials, trim them to within 3-6 inches of the soil for optimal regrowth.
Refrain from pruning spring-flowering shrubs like lilac, forsythia, and magnolia, as these bloom on last year’s growth. Wait until after their blooms fade, typically in late spring or early summer, for pruning.
By following this comprehensive checklist, your garden will be ready to thrive and bloom beautifully throughout the season. If you’d like professional assistance, Jensen Gardens can take care of the details for you—from clearing debris and refining bed edges to expert pruning and shaping. Contact us today and start the season off stress-free!