The days are getting longer. The temperatures are getting warmer. The birds can be heard outdoors once again, chirping the moment you wake up. It can mean only one thing: Spring has arrived — and with it, a fresh opportunity for landscaping.
From decorative new plantings to budding flowerbeds to irrigating a lush, enviable green lawn, landscaping for spring doesn’t have to stay a fanciful wish list. In fact, it shouldn’t. Homeowners can refresh the current template of their yards through simple maintenance solutions or level-up their lawns and landscaping beds with a few expert spring landscaping tips.
Whatever’s on your radar, we’ve compiled four fresh ideas to revitalize your spring landscaping.
This article will cover the following Spring landscaping services:
Tree Trimming
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Great spring landscaping starts with a staple of most yard types: trees and shrubs.
Often overlooked, trees and shrubs can draw the eye to particular spots on your lawn, enhance hard and soft landscaping features and provide a complete, finished feel to any outdoor space. They’re also as much about form as function.
Tall shrubs can be sculpted around the perimeter of a property to act as a natural-looking fence or work as partitions within a yard for enhanced privacy. Likewise, the character and elegance trees lend a lawn are bolstered by their shade on a warm spring afternoon. Whether you plan to plant a new tree type or want to take better care of the beloved ones already shading your backyard, you should know the ways to revitalize seedlings.
- Remove Dead or Diseased Branches
- Trim Overgrowth and Groundcover
- Determine Tree or Shrub Fertilization Needs
For a complete article on tree trimming, see our How Much Should You Trim a Tree? article.
Mulching
Mulch is a fantastic addition to any landscaped area. From surrounding the base of a patio to preventing problematic areas of weed growth, it should be a welcome part of your spring project. Its range of colors and chip types also makes mulch a simple way to freshen up a landscaping look. What’s more, it offers a variety of functional yard benefits.
- Nutrients
- Weed Control
- Erosion Prevention
- Temperature Insulation
Bulb Planting
Planting the right bulbs that thrive in the Spring weather is key to having a beautiful lawn. Spring-planted bulbs produce some of the most dramatic garden color with minimal effort. Tuck them among your perennials to create a fuller looking bed, or create a special 'patterned' bulb garden to wow your neighbors.
The top five Spring bulbs to plant in Maryland are:
- Dahlias
- Lilies
- Anemones
- Begonias
- Caladiums
For a complete understanding, see our article Five Best Spring Bulbs to Plant in Maryland
