| Springtime in the Southeast |
There are many thing to do now that the growing season is upon us. With the right preparation, you will enjoy your garden more and the amount of work you will have to do will be less.
For your lawn, look for bare spots. If they are more than say, 6 inches in diameter, you will have to do some repair work on them, less than that, they will fill in on their own as the season starts. Check the amount of light and water the area gets and then check with your local garden center for the latest seed or seed and fertilizer combination.
Put down weed and feed on the lawn now unless you have seeded, if you have, you will need to wait to fertilize. Watch for scattered weeds and treat your lawn properly. Keep an eye out for insects, and check with your local garden center for the correct product to put down to get rid of them, particularly fire ants, which can be very painful if you are bitten.
Check your equipment, particularly your mower. Most importantly check the blades to be sure they aer straight and sharp. How about your weed whacker? Is it and your mower running okay? If not, and you would rather repair than replace, and if it is beyond your capability to do so, get it to your local reapir shop now, before they have a deluge with everyone when lawns start to really grow.
Clean up your garden beds, continuously pick up all debris and any leaves that may have fallen. This helps prevent disease.
Add any amendments to your soil now. Composting is always best, but if weeds were out of control in your garden last year, then you can also put down weed control. Put down mulch in the beds, which will also help in weed control.
Deadhead your blooming plants to promote more flowering. Use supports if necessary as plants begin to get taller. |
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