Expert Contributor: Spring Cleaning for Your Yard

Tips for getting your landscape ready for spring and summer

By TJ Warner, Owner of JHL Landscaping

With winter coming to an end, all properties are in desperate need of a property clean up! Spring clean up and mulching are a great way to get your landscape ready for the spring and summer months to come.

By removing leaf/woody debris from turf areas and flower beds, you can eliminate any build up that may have occurred after a fall clean up and during the winter months.

Beds should be weeded in order to get them ready to be re-mulched. Any plants or seasonal annuals should also be installed at this time. A pop of color can make all the difference near your front entrance, walkway garden beds/borders, pool areas or patio/decks. Window boxes and planters can also benefit by adding a bold color of plants.

Once a property receives a spring clean up it is important to remain on a monthly cultural care program in order to care properly for your garden beds. By keeping up with these areas you create a well-manicured house look for the season.

The spring/summer months are a great time to move forward with your plan of action for a hardscape or construction design and installation. An outdoor living area brings relaxation and a wonderful escape from being in the house, along with providing you with beautiful curb-appeal. Options to consider are fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and pizza ovens.

Patios and walkways along with retaining walls and borders/edge stone should primarily be installed between spring and fall. Landscape lighting can help showcase and accentuate these areas of design, allowing homeowners to enjoy them not only during the day but during dusk and night.

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