How to Prepare Your Garden for the Spring

Springtime brings about warm weather and the growth of new flowers and plants. It is the perfect time to clean up your garden to prepare it for planting. There are a lot of simple things that you can do to make your life easier when it comes time to plant your seasonal plants and enjoy your yard. Here is a simple list of things to do this spring to clean up your garden:

• Remove Winter Mulch: Mulch is a great way to protect the soil during the harsh winter. However, you will want to take the mulch away when the temperature warms up. Your sensitive plants will need the sunshine and moisture that spring brings for them.

• Pull Weeds: Weeds crowd the roots of your plants and vegetables. They also steal that coveted water that your plants need to grow. Pull any weeds you see to prevent them from killing your plants and making your garden unsightly.

• Clean Up Debris in Your Yard: Debris in your yard is unsightly and it can cause bare spots in your grass. Remove all debris to keep your entire landscape looking green and healthy.

• Remove Leaves Over Your Garden: Leaves can be beneficial to your yard. They can act as a barrier to weed growth, retain moisture for your garden, and feed your garden as they decompose.

• Prune Shrubs: Dead spots on a shrub can lead to the rest of the shrub becoming diseased and dying. It also makes your shrubbery look unappealing. Prune away excess growth or dead spots on your shrubs.

• Edge Your Garden Beds: Grass will find its way into your garden if left unchecked. Edge your garden beds to provide a barrier to future grass growth in your garden. Spring is a good time to easily remove existing grass in your garden as well.