Spring Cleanup Checklist: Prepare Your Lawn & Garden for a Flourishing Season



As winter ends and temperatures rise, it's time to refresh your landscape. A spring cleanup will prepare your yard for a vibrant lawn and colorful flowers. Use this checklist to enhance your garden’s curb appeal and sustainability.

1. Evaluate Your Landscape
Before you begin, assess your yard for any winter damage, including: broken or weak tree branches, frost-heaved plants, compacted soil, and areas where water pools. Identifying these issues early allows for quick fixes, ensuring a healthy green lawn throughout the season.

2. Clear Away Debris and Tidy Garden Beds
Winter leaves behind branches, twigs, and dead leaves that can hinder new growth. Cleaning up these materials improves air circulation and prevents mold and pests. Key tasks include raking debris, removing weeds, and preparing flower beds for new blooms.

3. Prune and Trim for Healthier Growth
Early spring is the ideal time to prune trees and shrubs before new growth begins. Trimming encourages healthy development and enhances the overall shape of plants such as maple, dogwood, oak trees, and flowering shrubs like hydrangeas and azaleas.

4. Get Your Lawn Ready for a Greener Look
To achieve a vibrant lawn, rake and dethatch to remove dead grass and improve nutrient absorption. Aerate the soil for better root growth, then overseed patchy areas for a fuller look. Finally, apply fertilizer and pre-emergent weed control to nourish the grass and prevent weeds.

5. Refresh Mulch and Define Garden Edges
Mulching enhances garden appearance while retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and regulating soil temperature. Apply fresh mulch around trees, shrubs, perennials, flower beds, and pathways.

6. Inspect and Repair Hardscapes
During winter, freeze-thaw cycles can cause damage to patios, walkways, retaining walls, and driveways. Early spring is the ideal time to address this damage by filling cracks and repairing shifting pavers, pressure washing surfaces to eliminate dirt, mold, and mildew, and sealing stone or concrete areas for protection against the elements.

7. Check Your Irrigation System
Check that your watering system is functioning efficiently before the peak growing season. Inspect for leaks, clogged nozzles, or broken sprinkler heads. Adjust watering schedules based on seasonal requirements. Consider upgrading to a smart irrigation system for improved water conservation.

Welcome Spring with a Beautiful Landscape!
By following this spring cleanup checklist, your lawn and garden will be ready to thrive all season long. Whether you take on the tasks yourself or hire professionals, a well-maintained yard enhances your home’s curb appeal and creates a welcoming outdoor space.
Need help getting your landscape in top shape? Contact Sponzilli Landscape Group today! Our team of experts is ready to bring your vision to life. 

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