5 Ways To Get Your Yard and Garden Ready for Spring

The arrival of spring provides an ideal opportunity to revive your lawn and garden, as the warmer weather and longer days signal the start of a new growing season. However, creating a stunning garden and a lush, verdant lawn takes quite a lot of effort. It can be time consuming and requires expert knowledge, specialized tools, and a lot of hard physical work. That's why hiring professionals is the best way to ensure that your garden and lawn thrive throughout the year, and with the help of Fiddler’s Green, you can enjoy the satisfaction of a beautifully manicured and flourishing outdoor space without the hassle and stress of doing it yourself.

Here are 5 way how Fiddler’s Green can help you get started with your spring lawn and garden clean up:

1. Power raking, Mowing, and Trimming

Power raking is an essential first step in preparing your lawn for the growing season. We use a specialized machine to remove thatch, and other debris that can accumulate over the winter months. Thatch is a layer of organic material that accumulates between the soil surface and the grass blades, which can prevent nutrients, water, and air from reaching the roots if it becomes to thick. By removing some of this layer, we can give your lawn a fresh start and allow it to receive the vital resources it needs to thrive.

Once we've power-raked your la wn, it's time to mow. Mowing your lawn to the proper height is crucial to its health and appearance. Cutting your grass too short can damage the blades and make it more susceptible to disease, while leaving it too long can create a breeding ground for pests and weeds. A good rule of thumb that we do is to set the mower blade to a height of about 2-3 inches. This will give your grass the perfect balance of shade and sunlight, which it needs to grow strong and healthy.

Finally, trimming the edges of your lawn is the finishing touch that gives your lawn a polished and professional look. Using a string trimmer, we quickly and easily trim the grass along the edges of your lawn to give it a neat and tidy appearance, and also prevent the grass from spreading into your flower beds, sidewalks, or other areas where it's not wanted. This simple step can make a big difference in the overall appearance of your outdoor space

2. Perennial Cutback

Cutting back your perennials in the spring is essential for promoting healthy growth. Perennials have a natural growth cycle that includes a period of dormancy during the winter months. As spring arrives, your perennials will begin to emerge from dormancy and put out new growth. By cutting back the dead foliage, you'll help to direct the plant's energy toward new growth and prevent disease or insect problems from spreading.

3. Remove Leaves and Debris

Removing any leaves and debris that have accumulated in your garden beds and around your shrubs is important for growth during spring. Why? Firstly because debris can create a damp and dark environment that can harbor pests and diseases that can damage your plants. And secondly, debris can also prevent air and water from reaching the soil, which can lead to root rot and other problems.

Handpicking debris from your garden beds is the best approach to avoid damaging your plants. If we're dealing with a large amount of debris, we usually consider using a rake to gather it into piles, then gently remove it by hand. We make sure not to disturb any emerging plants or bulbs that may be hiding under the debris. 

4. Turn Soil in Bare Soil Beds

Gardening is a labor of love, and preparing your soil is one of the most important steps in ensuring a successful growing season. If you have bare soil beds, we suggest turning the soil to make all the difference in the health and productivity of your plants.

Turning the soil is not just breaking up clumps and removing debris, but it's also aerating the soil, which allows air to circulate around the roots. We do this by using garden forks or tillers to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. This is crucial for healthy root growth because it helps to prevent soil compaction, which can suffocate roots and inhibit their ability to absorb nutrients and water.

In addition to turning the soil, we also create a clean edge for your garden beds to give your landscape a polished look. Bare soil edges can be unsightly and may allow grass and weeds to encroach on your garden beds. A half-moon edger is a useful tool we use to create a clean edge for your garden beds to look tidy and well-maintained.

5. Start Your Landscaping Work Early

One of the most important factors to consider when planning your landscaping project is timing and scheduling. Depending on the time of year you start your landscape project there are variables to consider:

Planting needs to be planned and completed earlier in the year as it allows you time to secure the plant material you wish while allowing the plants to establish a root base after planting. Large, more complicated landscape projects should be scheduled outside of the rainy seasons of late spring and early fall, so the earlier you start the planning process the easier the project is to schedule and maximize the efficiency of the project. Did you know the months of October through April are an excellent time for most landscape construction projects. We have the expertise and experience to work through the winter months.

Professional landscape contractors like Fiddler’s Green, have the experience, knowledge, and tools necessary to help you plan, design, and execute your project with the highest level of quality and efficiency. We can help you choose the right materials, create a realistic timeline for completion, and ensure that all aspects of the project are carried out safely and effectively.

At Fiddler’s Green, we offer a range of spring clean up and gardening services to help you get your outdoor space ready for the season, and keep it healthy and beautiful throughout the summer. We don’t just offer Spring Clean Ups, we also offer complete landscaping services such as Residential Landscape Design and Construction, Tree and Shrub Planting and Pruning, and on-going Garden Maintenance packages to keep your property looking its best. 

If you want a beautiful yard and don’t have the time or expertise to take it on yourself, contact Fiddler’s Green Landscaping for a free estimate today. We are a quality Calgary outdoor landscaping and garden maintenance specialist, dedicated to providing the highest quality of workmanship. 

Ready for the yard of your dreams? Contact us today to see how we can make your property look its best.