It’s beginning to feel a lot like spring, which means it’s the perfect time to start preparing your backyard for warmer weather. With the season not quite upon us, though, it’s still a far cry from daffodil and tulip season. So what do you need to know when prepping your garden for spring?

Clean Up

Fall and Winter leave behind a lot of detritus, mulching leaves, and broken branches, not least of these. The first thing you need to do to prepare your backyard for spring is clear this mess away. You don’t want to do it too soon, though, because bees and butterflies both thrive on the minerals and nutrients left behind with the detritus. Still, if you want to get your garden spring-ready, a bit of cleanup is the first order of business.

Clean up isn’t just for the garden either. When you’re preparing your backyard, remember to clean up those garden tools too. A bit of soap, water, and mineral polish will stop them from cracking this spring and save you a trip to the shops.

Look After the Soil

Rubbish tidied away; the next step is to get to work on the soil. So, how do you prepare soil for gardening? Start covering the flower beds in anywhere from a half to a full inch of compost. This will add vital nutrients back into your soil and encourage this year’s flowers to flourish.

It’s also important to loosen the soil since all those months of sleet and snow will have compacted it. It’s best to do this when the soil is nice and dry, as it will crumble while loosening and prevent you from accruing large clumps of earth.

Need Help with Landscaping?

Prepping your backyard for spring doesn’t stop with the flowers going in. A lot goes into getting your plants healthy and happy. Neighbourhood Landscaping Inc. can help you spruce up your backyard and maintain your shrubberies. Our professional horticulturists are passionate and certified to meet your individual garden needs. Contact us for more information!