The equinox is upon us! While it might still be snowing here and there, spring is well on its way. And for those who take pride in their backyards, front lawns, and gardens, you know what that means: it’s time to get out the work gloves and get to work.
Spring yard work can be fun and rewarding, but with so much to do it can get overwhelming. Luckily, we’ve provided a handy dandy spring yard work checklist that will make the toil in the soil as much fun as possible
Primp the Porch
After months of snow, sleet, melt, repeat, your porch might be a little worse for wear. If the working conditions are ideal, it might be time to take out the heavy duty garden hose and power wash the deck. It’s the quickest and easiest way to wipe away months of dirt and grime.
Prune Trees and Shrubs
The winter weather has a tendency to cause wear and tear on trees and shrubs. To help revitalize your plants, prune any dead limbs using a handsaw larger than 1/2 inch in diameter. When shaping hedges, use hand pruners, as this will prevent a thick layer of outer growth from growing that effectively prevents the sun from reaching the plant’s center.
Clean Up Beds and Borders
Pull out the rake and clear away dead leaves and foliage. Additionally, weed out any spent annuals. Discard these in a wheelbarrow with other organic yard waste. Once the days of frost have passed, remove the existing mulch in anticipation of a new layer that will be set down once spring planting is completed.
Prepare For Spring Seeding
Early spring is the best time to test the PH of soil. Start by removing turf that was damaged by salt, plows and disease. Do so by working in a layer of compost to keep the new plants moist. Once forsynthia begins to bloom in your region, it is time to start planting seeds.
Now that you know what to do, it’s time to get to work! Before you know it, summer will be upon us and you’ll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Read this for more.