Spring Gardening Checklist
Use this checklist to to support and protect new growth in your garden
- Prune non-spring blooming shrubs and trees
(This should be done by the beginning of August) - Prune ornamental grasses and remaining perennial foliage
- Make the beds
(Though leaves and unwanted debris at once served the purpose of protecting your plants, your spring plants are ready for some sun) - Weed, feed, and mulch
(Clear all unwanted waste and weeds, loosen the soil around the plants, and mix in some organic matter / plant food to ensure your plants have the nutrients they need to grow, bud, and bloom) - Stir compost bin or build one
(Build or purchase one to organically recycle nutrients and keep them out of landfill) - Apply pest control
(Follow instructions and always wash your hands when you’re done. Be sure to keep pets and children away from the treated area) - Complete or start landscaping projects
- Plan new plantings and beds
(Always plan your bed before purchasing the plants. Understand your plants environment to properly position them with all their factors taken into consideration) - Clean out the shed and feed the birds
(Get rid of the old, and in with the new. Go ahead and add bird seed to the bird feeders – they are just as ready for spring as you and your flowers!) - Frost no more!
(As soon as frost and cold weather are no longer an issue, feel free to apply fertilizer or transplant existing plants and plant new ones)
