The spring brings sunny days, warm temperatures, and ample opportunities to be outside. It’s also the season of garden regrowth, and for homeowners, it’s a great time to refresh their outdoor spaces. If you’re ready to breathe new life into your yard this season, below are a few landscaping tips to keep in mind.

How to Prepare Your Landscape for Spring

1. Clear Away Winter Debris

A clean landscape is a healthy landscape. Don’t allow the remnants of bygone seasons to affect your springtime plans. Toss fallen branches and leaves that might be littering the space so that you can start with a clean slate. Clear up debris from garden beds, too, but avoid walking on wet soil, as you risk compacting it.

2. Check on Your Perennials

This is also a smart time to remove any old protective gravel that you placed over perennials in the fall. Otherwise, they may become starved for oxygen and develop mold. Once the freeze threat subsides, and spring weather has officially settled in, it’s perfectly safe to leave some room for those beautiful perennials to poke through. Leaving the materials on top could also take away from its beauty if it’s left to struggle its way upward.

3. Be Proactive Against Weeds

Weeds can have their way with your yard in no time at all. Tackling them early in the season is a great way to stay one step ahead of these pesky growths. Start when the soil is wet, as it’s much easier to extract seedlings. Avoid cultivating the soil too much, as this can actually contribute to weed growth. Instead, use mulch to create a protective barrier.

4. Apply Some Fresh Mulch

Mulch isn’t just useful as a weed barrier. Spring is the right time to apply this valuable substance wherever your landscaping requires it. Applying at least four inches on flower beds will lock in vital moisture that root systems need to help your plants grow. Mulching minimizes evaporation, so you won’t have to water as much throughout the season. Be sure to apply a protective layer around trees, too, to protect them from fluctuating temperatures during the early days of the season.
 

Are you ready to refresh your landscaping? Turn to the team at Hoffman Turf in Beavercreek, OH. The lawn care specialists offer a variety of services designed to leave your outdoor space healthy and beautiful. Trust them to handle it all, from lawn mowing and mulching to weed control and tree trimming. Visit the website for information, or call (937) 260-9715 to schedule an appointment.