It happens every year. One day it’s blustery, bleak, and cold, the next it’s warm and sunny. You want to begin spring landscaping, but you didn’t prepare as you should have. What do you do? Spring landscaping can be a fun and relaxing activity, especially if it’s done correctly. By following these simple tips, you will make the most out of spring landscaping.

Sharpen Your Tools

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The first step is sharpening your tools. Go early and have all your tools, such as shovels, hoes, and pruning shears sharpened to a fine edge.You may even want to splurge on buying a second, well-sharpened blade for your lawnmower. That way you will have a spare if the one currently on your lawnmower needs to be taken to be sharpened. A sharp mower blade is very important is you want to have a beautiful lawn. Dull blades can injure your grass and allow disease to creep in, which can be costly in the long run to correct.

Test your Soil

If you plan to put in a new lawn or plant bed, or if you had problems getting things to grow properly last year, you may want to call a landscape professional for soil testing. A soil test will tell you exactly what type of fertilizers and/or soil conditioners are needed to assure your yard looks the best it can. A very helpful tip for spring landscaping, especially if you need a little help getting your yard into shape, is contacting landscaping professionals early. The later in the season you call, the better your chances are of having to be put on a waiting list. You may also want to make arrangements early to buy sod or for sod delivery if you plan to put in a new lawn. You should choose only moist rolls. Any that have dry roots or yellowed turf are no good.

Document your Efforts

Keeping a journal is a great way to keep track of plants while you’re working on the landscape. You can write down what was a success last year, what was a failure, and what plants should be moved with the change of seasons. It will not only prove useful this year, but also next year when you may not remember all of the small details.

A definite must is throwing away any outdated chemicals. Following the instructions are the label are easy. Also check to make sure those you are keeping are stored where children and pets cannot get to them.

Tilling the soil where you plan to begin your spring planting is important. Your soil should contain no ice crystals. Handfuls of the soil should easily crumble. When should you begin planting? This frequently asked question can easily be answered. Weather, soil conditions, and what you are going to plant are the answers.

Lastly, while engaging in spring landscaping you have to remember to prune. Since, for some plants, the flowers that will come up next year have set within 10 days of the end of a bloom, timing is very important.