Spring landscaping offers ample opportunities to create a vibrant and thriving outdoor space. Here's how you can maximize the season for landscaping.
Start your spring spruce up with a thorough inspection of your yard. Look for any branches that might be broken or damaged and prune them or have them removed by a professional.
Now is a great time to look into a lawn fertilizer. But keep in mind if your lawn is more cool season or warm season. In general, it is best to choose a slow-release or controlled-release fertilizer to reduce possible losses to the environment and increase nutrient absorption.
Your flower beds may have accumulated some debris and dead leaves from the winter season. Tidy up your flower beds so they can get the most amount of sun and water.
Spring calls for mulching season! Although you should get mulch for your landscape, never let the mulch accumulate to more than a 3-inch depth. Mulch helps to retain moisture in the soil, keeps roots cool in the summer, and insulates them in the winter. As mulch decomposes, it adds organic matter to the soil.
After the weather warms up, activate your irrigation system and check its functionality. Consider hiring a landscape or irrigation company for professional inspection.
Eichenlaub can help you with your landscaping needs. Our designers know that the dramatic impact of a cascading waterfall as well as the smaller details, like the subtle shading of an heirloom rose, are equally important when creating a successful plan. Eichenlaub’s professional design staff creates each landscape plan with attention to the individual aspects of your property coupled with your needs.