Spring Landscape Maintenance

As the cold winter months fade away, spring emerges as a perfect time to revitalize your outdoor spaces. Spring landscape maintenance is crucial for ensuring that your garden, lawn and plants thrive throughout the year. Green Landscape Supply offers some essential tasks, tips and best practices for effective spring landscape maintenance.

Assessing Your Landscape

The first step in spring maintenance is to take a good look at your landscape. Walk through your yard and evaluate the condition of your plants, garden beds and lawn. Look for signs of damage from winter weather, such as broken branches, dead plants or soil erosion. Note areas that need immediate attention and create a plan of action.

Cleaning Up Your Yard

Spring cleaning is not just for your home; your landscape deserves the same attention. Start by removing any debris that has accumulated during the winter months, including fallen leaves, twigs and dead plants. This not only improves the aesthetic of your yard but also prevents pests and diseases from taking root.

Pruning and Trimming

Pruning is essential for maintaining healthy plants and encouraging new growth. Inspect your trees, shrubs, and perennials to determine which plants need pruning. Remove any dead, damaged or diseased branches, and trim back overgrown shrubs. Prune flowering plants around their specific bloom times—spring-flowering shrubs should be pruned shortly after they finish blooming to encourage new growth.

Lawn Care

Spring is the ideal time to give your lawn some much-needed attention. Start by raking your lawn to remove thatch build-up and debris. Aerating the soil can help improve air circulation and nutrient absorption. Consider overseeding bare patches with quality grass seed and apply a slow-release fertilizer to promote healthy growth.

Mulching

Applying mulch to your flower beds and around trees can protect the soil and reduce weed growth. Choose organic mulches like wood chips or bark, which break down over time and improve soil health. Aim for a layer of 2-4 inches, making sure to keep the mulch a few inches away from plant stems to prevent rot.

Planting New Vegetables and Flowers

Spring is the perfect time to start planting new flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens. Consider planting cold-tolerant varieties early in the season. Plan your garden layout, keeping in mind the amount of sunlight different plants require. Don’t forget to consider companion planting to maximize yields and promote pest resistance.

Fertilizing and Soil Enhancement

As plants begin to come out of dormancy, they need nutrients to support new growth. Conduct a soil test to determine nutrient levels and pH balance. Based on the results, amend your soil with the appropriate fertilizers and organic materials, such as compost or manure, to enhance soil fertility and structure.

Atlanta GA Landscape Supplies

Before you begin any major project, you need the right supplies to complete the job. At Green Landscape Supply, we have the quality landscape supply products you need, all in one place. Our friendly and knowledgeable team can help you choose the best materials and determine the right quantities. We also offer convenient delivery within 20 miles of our Norcross and Buford, GA, locations to make it easier to begin your project.