There’s no place better than the garden in spring. Now that spring is just around the corner, more and more families are opting to spend more time outside. The days are getting longer, the sun is shining later, and it’s more fun to spend time outside when the temperature rises while the sun shines. It’s also time to get your lawn in order before summer arrives. If you’re not sure where to start or what to do to get your lawn spring-ready, here are a few items to get you started.
Check All Your Hoses
It might not seem like a big deal, but working water hoses are important. You need them to water your flowers and lawn and even wash your car. Since most people don’t use them much during the winter, it’s easy for them to sit in the sun and dry rot if they haven’t been moved often. Take a few moments to check your hoses. If they’re not up to par, replace them before you need them.
Get Rid of Weeds
They’re everywhere this time of year, and that means it’s time to kill them. Not only are they unattractive, but they can also cause a lot of damage to the plants and shrubs you want growing. You can make your own organic weed killer, do the job by hand, or buy an old-fashioned weed killer at the store.
Maintain Your Lawnmower
You haven’t used it in about six months, so it might need a little TLC. Get it out of the garage or shed and check on it. It might need new blades, new belts, or other work. However, it’s better to find out it needs a little work now than it is when the grass is tall and you can’t wait to mow.
Re-Mulch Your Beds
It’s the time of year when new mulch is a must. It tends to disappear during the rain as it washes away, but what’s left of it is not as attractive as it once was. Your existing mulch is faded and not as vibrant as it once was. Now is the best time to order more and lay it down, but not before you take on the next step.
Plant New Flowers
If you don’t plant long-term flowers in your garden, it’s time for you to replant what you want for this year. Choose items that are capable of growing where you live. Choose items that work in your yard, such as flowers that grow in a lot of shade if you don’t have sunlight or vice versa. Planting them now allows them time to root and grow as the season progresses.
Tackle Bugs and Pests
Now that the ground is thawing out, it’s time to get rid of unwanted pests in your yard. It’s time to get rid of ants, specifically. They are great for your lawn and the environment, but they can be a problem if you spend a lot of time outdoors or you have small kids. You can make your own ant killer, or you can buy it at the store and use it when needed.
Rake Your Lawn
If you haven’t raked up what the fall and winter left behind, now is the time. Your grass will grow greener, thicker, and faster if there’s nothing in its way. Old tree limbs, dead weeds, and so much more can hinder the growth of your grass. Raking allows you to get rid of unwanted items while also mixing up your seed if you decided to throw some down already.
Fertilize the Lawn
If you haven’t fertilized your lawn yet, you still have time. It’s such a great nutrient for your grass, which means you’re going to find that you have prettier grass when it begins to grow. It’s important to lay this all over the yard to feed the grass equally.
Your lawn will look its best when it’s kept neat and trimmed throughout the spring and summer seasons. You can start by mowing it bi-weekly, but you’ll eventually need to move on to weekly mows as summer grows near. You have a beautiful yard, but you’ll have an even more beautiful yard if you work on it right now.
