Spring Cleaning

Spring is in the air! A warm breeze is blowing, soft rain is falling, bulbs are peeking, The Philadelphia Flower Show Begins this weekend and The Bucks Beautiful Garden and Home Show will be taking place March 18th-20th. Here are few tips to help you prepare:

Just like a home the landscape also benefits from a good spring cleaning. Heavy winter snow, ice and wind, as we experienced this year, can damage trees and shrubs. Pruning removes these broken branches while improving the shape and controlling the size of the plant. Debris such as leaves twigs and the remains of last years’ flowers should be removed from the garden and a fresh layer of mulch applied. Mulch not only looks great, it also helps to discourage weed growth, retains moisture and may improve soil over time. Growing plants need proper nutrition to produce lush foliage and colorful blooms. Plants will benefit from regular mulching and fertilization, but what many people don’t realize is that too much of a good thing can be harmful. Mulch build-up can smother perennials, allow pest and disease to damage trees and deplete soil nutrients, while over fertilization can damage tender roots and buds. Professional landscape maintenance is not just a matter of convenience, the knowledge and experience of a trained landscaper can be crucial to the health and appearance of your garden.

Patios and walkways may also need spring maintenance. A fresh application of sand will stabilize the joints between stones and discourage weed growth there. Cleaning and sealing is also available to brighten and protect pavers. It is important to inspect these hardscape areas for damaged and loose stones before outdoor entertaining begins. During this inspection, check landscape lighting systems for damaged fixtures and dead light bulbs. It is not just a matter of beauty and safety, each dead bulb actually increases the stress on the system and reduces the lifespan of the remaining bulbs.

We offer all this spring maintenance and mulching to get your own garden and landscape ready for the big show! Give us a call to get on the schedule early; 215-550-5730 in Bucks County or 610-990-6610 on the Main Line.