Gardening: Ask The Expert
It’s that time... by PJ Kratohvil, Owner of Complete Solutions
W
e’ve had some cold mornings and are probably in store for few more. Nevertheless, spring is approaching! We’re focusing this article on information that should be helpful in the preparations of your own lawn and landscape for this spring season. Mild winters can have you looking at a
train it to a conservative watering
you’re not ready to call the chemical
mowing. It’s simple, but the consistency
lawn full of weeds about now. If so, and company just yet, then let’s get to work!
schedule, consistent chemicals, and
is KEY. Do this, and you will see results.
For some immediate results, find a point
and spray post-emergent (add some color
add fertilizer while it’s exposed. Our soil can get hard over the course of a year. Turning it over and allowing the oxygen and nutrients to really penetrate is always a good idea. Consider your plant needs, sun exposure, and soil conditions when choosing a mulch. Color typically dictates what direction people go, but there are so many other benefits to consider than just aesthetics.
you go). Your first pre-emergent should
If things weren’t cleaned up in late fall, then get it all cut back, reshaped and ready for that spring growth.
don’t waste time back-tracking, stick with
If things weren’t cleaned up in late fall,
so you can track what you’ve covered as
have been down a few weeks ago. If not, the spray treatments (most retail sprays are going to be recommended on a
bi-weekly basis) and consistent bagged mowings. As the grass starts to turn,
then get it all cut back, reshaped and
ready for that spring growth. If you haven’t taken the time to remove the old mulch before adding new for the last couple
growing seasons, then do so this year.
Make sure you cultivate the bed soil and
There’s a lot going on this time of year when it comes to spring landscape prep. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, then you’ve probably already got a plan in place. If not, get on it or call a professional before it’s to late and everything out of control.
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