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Now that winter’s on its way out, it’s time to start planning for spring. Much of garden and lawn maintenance occurs in the spring when plants begin to flourish once again after hibernating over winter. Team Green in Elko, NV, has been the area’s go-to lawn maintenance and landscape design company for over 20 years. Here, they explain three steps to prepare your yard for spring. 

3 Ways to Prepare Your Yard for Spring 

1. Clean Up 

Spring cleaning applies to the outdoors as well as your home interior. Once the snow and ice have melted, you’ll need to clean the yard and clear out dead leaves, branches, and other debris that accumulated over the winter. Otherwise, the lawn and garden may suffocate from lack of oxygen and sunlight, causing stunted growth. You’ll also want to prune away dead or wilted branches and stalks. In addition to promoting a healthy landscape, raking and pruning give you the opportunity to take a closer look at the yard and take note of spots that need improvement. If you don’t have time or are unable to rake yourself, have a local lawn maintenance professional do it for you. 

2. Make a Plan 

lawn-maintenance-Elko-NVSurvey the landscape and think about what you want to do with it. Would you like a bountiful flower garden, or a lush lawn with a few accent trees and shrubs? Browse sites like Pinterest and Houzz, or look at lawn and garden magazines for inspiration. Even if you want to maintain, rather than alter, the landscape, consider your goals. You may wish to promote tree growth, for instance, or make your grass healthier and less patchy. A landscape design professional can help you come up with a plan to reach your landscape design goals. 

3. Amend the Soil

Amending, a crucial part of garden and lawn maintenance entails adding components like mulch and fertilizer to create nutrient-rich soil. Mulch is useful for a variety of reasons, including insulation and nutrient absorption. In the spring, spread approximately a 3-inch layer of mulch around trees and spread a thin layer over flower beds as well. Be sure to fertilize too, as this will help plants grow faster and stronger. Also, aerate the lawn to prevent compaction, and apply fertilizer to promote grass health. 

Seasonal lawn maintenance and thoughtful landscape design are key to maintaining a beautiful, lush yard. If you’re a resident of Elko, Eureka, White Pines, or Lander counties, trust the hardscaping and landscape experts at Team Green to help you cultivate the yard of your dreams. Call (775) 777-3338 to speak with a friendly staff member, or visit the website for more information.

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