Spring Essential Garden Maintenance

Spring is around the corner when blooms brighten our gardens and smiles, but let's not forget the spring essential garden maintenance that keeps our perennials thriving! 🌷🌿

1. Now is the time to carefully observe your plants' water and sunlight needs. Adjust watering schedules as temperatures rise and be mindful of plants that might need extra shade or more sun. ☀️💧

2. Don't forget to assess spacing! Some plants, like roses, require ample circulation for healthy growth. Prune back any overgrown branches to prevent overcrowding and ensure each plant has room to flourish. Also, don't mulch too close to their base or they won't thrive! 🌹🌱

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3. Mulching is key to retaining moisture and suppressing weeds. Choose organic materials like wood chips or shredded leaves for most perennials but avoid mulching too close to the base of plants susceptible to rot, like lavender or lamb's ear. 🪵🍂

4. Check your water hoses! 💦 Sometimes, dirt can clog up the hose and prevent any water from coming out. Inspect each hose or tube to ensure water is coming out of the holes. Also, invest in a volume controller that you can twist to get more or less volume.

5. Check your sprinkler system too. Inspect each head and repair or replace any that are broken or not giving adequate pressure.

6. Start getting weeds early! 🏡 Spray or pull to get weed growth under control. Also, if you have a garden that butts up against grass, invest in a grass barrier that goes down at least 9 inches to prevent the roots from invading the garden.

By addressing these key maintenance tasks now, you'll set your garden up for a spectacular summer display! 💪🌻