March 18th

By Mutt Mulligan

Just in Time for Vernal Equinox: Spring Landscape Tips

The first day of spring is March 20th, and that means it’s time to start thinking about getting your yard ready for the warmer season. Here are a few tips to help get you started.

The first day of spring is March 20.

• Remove debris – including sticks and leaves – from the lawn.
• Start checking on your lawn and garden equipment – do they need a tune-up and/or cleaning?
• Aerate compacted soil to bring oxygen to the root system.  When and how do you aerate? Let us know.
• Have you made your pruning schedule?  Which plants need to be pruned when?  Here’s one schedule: http://everchanginggarden.ca/PlantsPruning.html

We want to hear from you – what are your springtime yard rituals?