With cold weather, snow, and ice on the horizon, it’s good to take a break and imagine the warm days of spring and summer. One way you can do that is by planning for your garden!
Order Seeds for Your Garden
Are you planning on a flower garden or a vegetable garden? Since you will not be able to plant for several weeks as you wait for the ground to thaw, you can take this time to map out and design the layout of your garden, down to what you are planting and where it will go. Spinach, broccoli, and snow peas can be viably planted as early as March, and flowers can be introduced to the soil as it reaches a regular temperature of at least 45 degrees. The viable temperature may be different depending on the species of flower. Ask your landscaper for advice on when is the best time to plant and the anticipated date for the final frost of the season.
Plan hardscaping
If you plan to add stonework or hardscaping to your yard this spring, figuring out its placement will help you in your garden design process. From adding a stone wall to contain your garden to a gravel walkway or a firepit for socializing, determining the placement of hardscaped work will help you choose the space available for gardening as well as the ideal locations for specific plants.
Schedule spring cleanup
Before planting for the season, you’ll need to clean up any debris left from a long winter. From fallen branches to leaves left over from before the first fall, removing matter left on the ground is critical to restoring your green grass and preventing your garden from failing. In addition, as organic matter is exposed to water and is weighed down, it will soak up nutrients needed by your plants to encourage growth. Scheduling a yard cleanup will help ensure your lawn is properly cared for, and debris is removed before you start planting, increasing your chances of a successful garden this spring.
Spring Clean Ups & Landscaping Services in Marblehead & Swampscott, MA
Contact Lassana’s Landscaping today if you are interested in lawn maintenance and gardening services for your yard! We will work with you to determine the best time for a clean-up and design the garden of your dreams. Lassana’s Landscaping can be reached by calling 781-631-1938 or filling out our online contact form.
