Spring is full of new beginnings, but it can definitely be overwhelming when it comes to all of the yard work (especially if you already have a busy life).
To make it a bit easier on you, we have put together a list of reminders:
Get a Head Start on a Lush and Healthy Lawn
- Remove thatch in older lawns and dead moss in lawns that have been treated with moss control (approx. 10 days after moss control)
- Lime your lawn about 2 weeks before fertilizing
- Fertilize with high quality, organic fertilizer
- Ongoing weed and dandelion control
Flower Beds Duties
- Fertilize your shrubs, trees, hedges, vines, perennials, roses, and small fruits
- Plant new shrubs, trees, pansies, perennials, herbs, roses, and small fruits
- Use manure, compost, bone meal, and peat moss
- Water your flower beds often
- Weed on an ongoing basis
- Buy summer flowering bulbs, tubers, and roots, then plant as per the instructions on their packages
Vegetable Garden Tasks
- Add compost or manure to the areas where you will be planting roses, vegetables, strawberries, and rhubarb (Note: Don’t add manure where you will be planting potatoes because that can cause them to scab)
- Ideas for veggies to plant in April: carrots, cabbage, beets, broccoli, green onions, lettuce, onions, turnips, and parsnips
Clean-up of Decorative Yard Ponds
- Get your pond in tip top shape with a thorough cleaning
- Purchase water plants at your local garden centre
Pruning Your Greenery
- Consult with your local garden store or research online to know when to prune the greenery that you have in your yard
- Call a professional landscaping company like ATC Landscape to get the job done for you and ensure you don’t cause any unnecessary damage
Looking for a professional landscaper? Give ATC Landscape a call today at 604-720-2853. We proudly serve Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, and Pitt Meadows.