• If you’re still receiving snow, be sure to shovel and brush off the snow from any raised bed covers.
• Onto warmer thoughts… Prep any new garden beds as the weather permits.
• If the soil is workable, add compost and any other soil amendments as needed.
• Make sure to fertilize plants that are starting to grow actively.
• Be sure not to plow your garden while the soil is wet, as it will form clumps that are difficult to break up. This will interfere with the cultivation during the summer months.
• If there are weeds in your bulb beds, be sure remove them by hand so the bulbs and roots will not be disturbed.
• Spring is a great time to renew and add more variety to your landscape… Buy some new perennials for your flower border.

• When buying bare-root trees, look for the ones with the largest root system in relation to top growth. It is not necessary to purchase a larger tree to get a quality plant.
• Dig, divide and replant crowded summer and fall flowering perennials.
• Plant your spring flowering annuals.
• Prune your shrubs and ornamental trees before the growing starts (except for the spring flowering shrubs – prune those as soon as they finish flowering.
• Early spring is the perfect time for these turf treatments – if needed. Special equipment is available for each operation… Consult a lawn-care specialist or rent the equipment and do it yourself!
  • Vertical cutting or thinning to remove thatch and aerification
  • Or coring to reduce soil compaction.
• As the nice spring weather approaches, it is a perfect time for repositioning stepping stones that have heaved or snuck below grass level. Do this by lifting them, spreading sand in the low areas and replacing the rocks. A bed of sand under the stones will allow for better drainage and decrease the sinking for next year.
• If you built and birdhouse in the winter, now is the time to put them out. The birds will begin looking for nesting sites very soon.

• Start more seeds growing inside.
• Keep an eye on your indoor transplants and make sure they’re happy and healthy!
• Repot any houseplants that have grown too large for their containers. Cut back leggy plants to encourage compact growth. To increase your supply of plants, root the cuttings in moist soil.
• Protect yourself and the blade of your pruning saw during storage by making a cover using a piece of old garden hose the same length of the blade. Cut the hose lengthwise on one side and place over the saw blade.
• If you haven’t already, check your stored tools and outdoor furniture for signs of rust. Remove any surface rust with steel wool and pain with rust inhibitive paint.

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1. It can seem overwhelming if you’ve never tackled a landscaping project before, but the first step is to make a list of your needs and wants. Do you need a play space? Do you need to grow those vegetables? Beginning with a plan is the best way to ensure you stay on track!

2. Study the sun and wind patterns. If you decide you want to place a patio on the west side of the house, you should ensure the sun doesn’t hit during the afternoon hours, otherwise summer dinners on the patio may be quite hot. Or perhaps you want to install a brand new fire pit. Make sure the wind doesn’t blow in a certain direction to put out that cozy fire every time!

3. Live with it for a while. Don’t jump to any conclusions before you observe and enjoy what is already there. There may be certain areas around your yard that you later will come to appreciate.

4. Start small! Landscaping is a process that takes time. Despite what those shows tell you, it doesn’t happen overnight! Plus, you will have more time to enjoy your new projects, one by one.

5. Work around a focal point. Any good garden design has a focal point or series of focal points, and it’s an easy principle to put in place in landscape design for beginners. There may be a beautiful sculpture or perhaps a stunning tree or plant that would make a great focal point for landscaping.

6. Focus on scale and pacing. You want to ensure that you repeat some elements (such as colour or shape) for cohesiveness.

7. Finally, be open to change! Perhaps that one landscaping job you did a year ago no longer looks good to you. Patience is the key to a beginner’s landscaping design, and change is always a good thing!

You can start by ordering your products from YardProduct.com!

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The idea of installing it yourself may seem like a daunting task, but this DIY project is simple and will save you money!

1. To begin, you need to dig a trench where you are going to put your edging.

2. Next, you will want to lay out a garden tarp so your mulch doesn’t disappear into the soil below.

3. Once you purchase and receive your Sta-Rite edging from yardproduct.com, decide if you want your edging to stay straight or curve.

4. If you decide on a curve, simply cut the one side as shown below:

5. Once done, your Sta-Rite Edging will fit together just like a puzzle and you can connect the pieces together until you have the correct length.

6. Next, place the edging along the edge of the dug out trench.

7. You will need to hammer the stakes through the edging and into the ground so the edging stays in place.

8. Now you’re going to need to remove the extra tarp along the edges of the trench.

9. Make sure to trim the edges with a pair of scissors!

10. Add the mulch, gravel or topsoil (your choice) and fill in the trench evenly.

11. Don’t forget to make sure the Mulch (or gravel, soil, etc.) covers all the way to the sides!

12.  Last but not least, sit back and enjoy your beautiful newly edged garden and lawn!

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You’re all moved in, it’s new, and it’s exciting. Your mind is bursting with ideas and creativity. Breathe. Take some time and live in your new home. Get to know it. Get used to it. You need to know how the rain, snow, wind, melting ice, seasons affect your home. Clean up the yard, pull some weeds and of course purchase some of the landscaping tools you’ll need but, don’t do anything too permanent. Step one, is wait at least a year.

Now you’ll need to figure out how the sun, shade and weather all affect the different areas of your yard. This is super important when you’re figuring out which flowers to plant where.

Research. Just as you’re doing now. You’re going to need to know what you want. What does annual mean? How about Deciduous? Learn the vocabulary when it comes to landscaping; it will save you a headache.

Taking it step by step will make things easy for you and your yard (Click to Tweet). You want it appealing to the eye and not over cluttered. By taking it slow, you’ll save yourself time and money as well.

The key point to all landscapes is the grass. Grass is something that needs to be done first. It’s the base, the canvas if you will, of every landscape.
Plan, plan, plan. Landscape needs time, preparation and lots of thought. Be patient on everything and keep in mind that trees will grow. Plant the trees away, not too close to the home. As time goes on the roots may grow and damage the foundation.

Planning of small flowers can make a big difference as well. For example, planting a tulip behind a sunflower is poor planning. Spending extra time researching and preparing now will reward you later on.

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