Spring time is here and spring cleaning is in full swing.
Not only do the insides of our homes need inspection and
cleaning, our yards also need yearly maintenance done.
Often times we forget about the simple things that should
be done to our home each year, so here is a list of things
that should be taken care of as the weather warms up.
Prune Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs are often damaged by cold and windy weather,
killing some of the plantâs branches. When this happens, the
tree or shrub still sends nutrients and water to that dead stem;
nutrients and water which could have been used to help the growth
of the living part of the plant. Prune dead branches 回来 to live
branch, using hand pruners for anything under half an inch in
直径. If itâs over half an inch thick, use a handsaw.
Clear Out Dead Foliage
After a frosty winter, the threat of the bitter cold doesnât
endanger the garden. 然而, dead foliage does. 阳光是
a key part of growing beautiful plants, and obstructions on the
ground can stop those plants from getting adequate sunlight.
Rake out any fallen leaves and toss them in a wheelbarrow along
with any other organic yard waste. Remove existing mulch to
prepare for spring planting. After that, replant any heaved plants
回来 into their flowerbeds and layer out some pelletized fertilizer
so that spring rains can reach the roots of existing plantings.
For a neat touch, use a flat-headed shovel to neaten the borders
of your flowerbeds.
Make a Com帖子 Pile
Take all of the dead leaves, cuttings, and mulch from your yard
and create a com帖子 pile. Keep it slightly moist and aerate it
every two weeks using a pitchfork. If you want to speed up
decomposition, add some bagged com帖子 starter to the mix. 然而,
donât add any early spring weeds. They might sprout instead of decompose.
草坪上准备
In colder areas, grass starts growing in April. 测试pH值
the grass near the beginning of spring, so that you can assemble
正确的变化. Using a square metal rake, remove any dead
turf or turf damaged by salt or disease. After that, put in half
an inch of com帖子 over the surface to increase germination and
prepare for seeding. Once the forsythia in your area begin blooming,
开始播种.
Spring is an important time to prepare your yard. 很多时候,
yard maintenance is forgotten among spring preparation, so donât
forget to add that to your list of warm weather work. 确保
that your yard is faring well, and that it is healthy. 通过遵循
these steps, you can achieve that, improving your yard in both
appearance and wellness. 联系 PMI to find out more!
