Spring Gardening To Do List (and More)

Everyone likes to give their house a good spring cleaning to look fresh after a long winter. It is the same way you can take good care of your garden to prepare it for summer. A perfect picture spring landscape can be overwhelming sometimes, even when snow and ice have melted.

That’s why we have provided a checklist that will assist you to pace yourself while you prepare for flower beds, shrubs, trees, and other places that need cleaning in the yard. We have made it much easier for you to plan your list, because we broke it into early, mid, and late spring.

Early Spring To Do List

It has been a while, and now you want to get back to your garden after the long winter. It will help if you put some important things for your garden to be ready for the spring and the growing season.

Clean up flower beds

Winter storm debris from the soil surface that you anticipate planting flowers and veggies should be cleared out. Try to remove the protective winter mulch from the perennials and ornamental grasses.

If you want your grass clumps to look clean and inviting, you need to trim off the hedges. While working with plants with prickly leaves (lungwort), don't forget to wear your gloves. Putting on gloves helps to protect your hands from cuts and scrapes.

Divide perennials

Before spring growth, that is the best time to divide many perennials. A budget-friendly way to fill your garden to share with friends or with many plants is by dividing perennials. It is also an excellent way to keep perennials existing healthy.

Most times, it is expected that the middle of plants that grow in a large clump will thin out after a few years, which will leave a bare spot. But, when you divide the clusters, you are helping the plant to generate growth.

Add fresh mulch around perennials

Your yard will look when you add fresh mulch to garden beds. It is an excellent way to retain soil moisture for your plants.

Plant veggies

Please plant cool-season vegetables during early spring when you notice the soil is thawed. It will be ready for early summer.

Mid-Spring To Do List

Your spring landscape should start coming to light because more shrubs, bulbs and other things have taken place. This is when you should add new plants to your garden.

• Clean bird feeders.

• Make notes as you watch the spring show.

• Plant new perennials and cold-hardy annuals.

• Add new trees and shrubs.

• Apply mulch.

Late Spring To Do List

Late spring is the period when you start cleaning up the bloomed flowers

Deadhead bulbs

Plants tend to store energy when removing the blossom from spring flowing bulbs. Allow the foliage to die by itself; try not to remove it until the color is yellow complete or when it dries up.

Shop for summer annuals

Petunias, zinnias, and impatiens are usually the best summer annuals; hence, try to pick them out.

Start warm-season veggies

Transplantation of seedlings of warm-season crops can take place. For example, pepper, herbs of all kinds and tomatoes are warm-season crops.

Plant summer-blooming bulbs

It is usually in the fall that spring-blooming bulbs are planted. Once there's no more threat of frost, it is wise to plant summer blooming bulbs.

If you follow the checklist above, you will have one of the best clean and good-looking gardens. Take pride in your garden and beautify it as you would in your home.

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Spring Gardening Checklist

It is said that the greatest joys in life are found in the simplest things. Simple things like a well-mowed lawn, a beautifully lit room, and a tenderly nurtured garden. Depending on the mood and season, these beautiful additions can leave you with a big smile that'll extend from ear to ear. Hence, the subject of this article – a spring gardening checklist.

A spring garden is one of the most remarkable additions you can have in your yard. Not just for the aesthetics it provides, but also for its health benefits. With a spring garden in your yard, you can breathe in fresher and richer air. Also, you can get fresh crops and fruits to make your neighbors jealous. For the best spring gardening project, make sure to have the following on your checklist.

4 Must-Haves on Your Spring Gardening Checklist

If you are looking for a great time to invest in a gardening project, there is no better time than spring. Springtime is the season of new beginnings. By this time of the year, the snow of winter has melted away with fresh buds blossoming all over. Depending on your location, the temperature would have started to rise and the animals that promote pollination would have awakened to begin a new season.

Considering all the aforementioned factors, springtime is the perfect season for your gardening project. However, if you are going to commit to a gardening project this spring, you'll need to tick the following items off of your to-do list.

1. Checkout the planting site

The first thing to do, as regards, your checklist for your spring gardening project, is to survey the proposed planting site. Through this process, you can understand the needs of your planting site and what to do to make it better. It will also help you understand the best layout for your flower beds and garden crops. Check the planting site for trees, branches, and other hanging structures that may affect the wellbeing of your gardening and its living ecosystem. Also, make sure your proposed planting site has enough sunlight.

2. Tune-up the gardening tools

If you have gardening tools that you have used in the past, this is the time to give them the attention they deserve. Go to your shed and bring out your gardening tools. Then inspect the tools for rust and damage. Cutting tools should be honed and wooden handles sanded or brushed with oil. Don't forget to itemize tools that are missing so you can order replacements before planting begins.

3. Trim shrubs

Weeding is important to the overall health of your spring garden. Left unchecked, weeds can inhibit the growth of your crops. So make it a point to prune the shrubs on your planting site for the season.

4. Start the fertilization process

Fertilization can come in different stages when planting begins. But, it is recommended that you fertilize your planting site before sowing seeds in your yard. By doing this, you will improve growth and wellness in your garden.

Spring gardening is a big commitment but it doesn't have to be a stressful one. To avoid the stress that comes with gardening, make sure to include the aforementioned items on your spring garden checklist.

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