Here in greater Cincinnati, we’re all in the same boat when it comes to preparing for spring. We’ve all had the snow piles, and the rapid freezes and thaws. We all need to get our yards ready for the spring with some landscaping work and cleanup. Here are a few smart moves to get ready for the sunshine.
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Re-define the borders of your lawn
When your lawn is covered in dead leaves and slush, those edge areas can become a sludgy tundra. Pay close attention to the perimeter of your grass area, as beautifying those edges will brighten the whole look.
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Aerate the soil
In the winter, it is difficult for air to get down into the soil. This is one of the reasons that your grass has a tough time. Dredging up the soil so that the air can get in will help fertilize the area for a fresh spring growth.
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Re-edge your flower beds, garden areas, and bushes
If you don’t own an edger, borrow one. (Or, better yet, call us and have us do it!) Fresh edges and clean lines help not just the appearance, but the ability of the flower beds to
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Get rid of all the clutter
Get all Marie Kondo on your yard and garden. Those dead leaves do not spark joy! Neither do those fallen branches. De-clutter your lovely lawn.
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Re-seed any parts of the grass that had a rough winter
Not all of your grass survived the frozen months. For those patches that didn’t wake up correctly, be prepared to re-seed.
