Spring brings roses and flowers of many colors. The change of seasons beckons a response for clearing out the old and ringing in the new. Spring is the first opportunity to step outside again and enjoy the outdoors without the cold.
Below are some tips for making your landscape ready for a more active season where people will want to spend time, to improve the curb appeal of your property and to attract prospective residents:
Clearing the Way
Emerging from the harshness of winter is a bit of a metamorphosis. This is the time to remove any growth that has been damaged or that has grown over sight lines. While much of the garden maintenance has been left for the change of season, there is pruning, weeding and a general clearing out of the old in preparation for promoting spring growth.
Treatments
Pre-emergent treatments applied early, around January, help abate weed growth. A post-emergent applied as spring approaches cuts down on dandelion and other weed growth. Since soil receives nitrogen from lightning storms, this is also a good the time to provide active nutrients to promote top growth. An insecticide or larvicide applied to the lawn will keep worms away, which cuts down on the attraction for possums or armadillos, depending on your geographical region.
Test Irrigation Systems
In zones subject to freezing, it’s time to drain the winterized irrigation systems and bring them back into action. Test and isolate for repair any leaks that may have developed form the swelling and shrinking before you need to rely on the system for regular watering.
New Plantings
Part of the chore of cleaning up the beds includes removing all the leaves that have fallen. This reveals the space available for new plantings. Not only being the optimal time for introducing new species of plants, spring invites the desire to see the robust flowering growth that adds so much to the appearance of the property. Planning out your areas and deciding what and where to plant makes the job go smoothly.
Coming out of the hibernation of the cold months and heading into the gentility of spring is a transformation that everyone is anxious to experience. Preparing for the atmospheric change brings out both the bounty of the new season as well as the people who have been waiting for the opportunity to enjoy it. You are sure to create an inviting space and make your property a focal point for admirers and prospective residents with timely effort that ensures your landscape carries through spring and into the summer.
