Springtime is arguably the most exciting of all the seasonal changes because it really feels like a new beginning. We can scratch last year’s gardening experiences off the map and begin anew. So, let’s begin preparing now for a successful season.
Planning Begins Now!
But before the planning begins, take a few minutes and review your successes and failures in the garden and landscape last year. Then make your plan.
The hanging baskets and container gardens that got out of control or suffered in the mid-summer heat. Plan to keep up with water and fertilizer applications. Also consider a mid-summer trimming. We’ll show you how.- The flower bed that did not turn out like you expected last year. What changes can be made to achieve a better result? Plan for different plant selection? Plan to add compost and/or mulch to the soil? Adjust the irrigation applications?
- What about those shrubs that you never got around to pruning; sounds like a great opportunity to get out and exercise and enjoy the early spring fresh
air to get them under control this year. Start pruning now and plan to finish by late March. - The lawn looked rough; plan for regular uniform watering and fertilizer applications. Plan herbicide applications for weed control in April and May that will go a long way to keeping your lawn looking good. Wow! It’s a fresh start to a brand-new season!
- Did your vegetable garden yield what you had hoped for? Plan to change the selection of what to grow to meet your needs and preferences. Wow! It’s a fresh start to a brand-new season!
Creek Side Green Team is here to Help
Don’t hesitate to ask for advice or ask questions. The Creek Side Green Team are experienced gardeners and professional plants people. We are available to help answer your questions, brainstorm ideas, offer suggestions, review your plans with you.
Bring photos or a layout of your garden/ landscape for plant placement suggestions. Bring photos of your hanging baskets and container gardens for maintenance and water/ fertilizer suggestions.
Creek Side’s Saturday morning community gardening classes are another great opportunity to learn from the pros and share with each other. Check out the schedule on our website.
