1. Take a Peek at Your Lawn
As soon as the snow melts away, give your lawn the once-over. Clear away winter debris, twigs, dead grass and stray leaves to allow air into the soil. Rake and fertilize, and if necessary, reseed bare or damaged parts of your lawn.

2. Prune Your Trees
Take note and cut any limbs that are broken or damaged on woody plants and large trees. Remember to trim and prune your fruit trees before buds begin to break into bloom.

3. Weed Your Garden Beds
It's always best to get a head start on weeding. If it's done early and often, your plant roots will be shallow and your weeding will be lighter later. If you remove the weeds by hand you won't harm delicate flower root systems.

4. Trim Your Perennials
Remove your perennials that didn't survive the harsh winter. Cut off spent flowers and press frost-heaved flowers into the ground. Turn all your trimmings into compost to help with aeration and increase the soil's water capacity. It's nature's best fertilizer.

5. Water, Water, Water
As soon as you spot new growth, begin to water. To make every drop count, slow, steady watering works best. The perfect time of day to water your garden is in the morning and evening when the temperature is cool.

6. Plan Your Planting Projects
Call us to help plan your new spring landscape design. We'll help you get an early start on spring planting.

Follow these tips, and you'll soon be on your way to a beautiful and bountiful garden.