Spring has really only started to peek through the winter cold in West Niagara, but it will soon be time to get your spring garden planted. Before you break out your trusty garden tools and seed packets, here are 3 garden chores you can tackle to get your yard and garden off on the right foot.

Prune

Remove any dead branches from shrubs, trees and perennial foliage after new growth has begun. Prune the spring bloomers, like forsythia and rhododendrons, as needed, soon after flowering is complete. Thin and shape hedges after the first flush of new Spring growth.

Divide Perennials

Spring is a great time to transplant divisions or move plants around. Share or trade some of your plants with neighbors and gardener friends. This is a cost-efficient way, and a favorite of mine, to add more plants to your landscape. Be mindful of sharing pests, disease, and weeds. Only share plants from your garden that are healthy and inspect plants from friends or plant sales thoroughly. If there are any signs of distress or discoloration, do not plant it in your garden. The risk often far outweighs the reward!

Turn Your Compost

It’s time to turn your compost pile and check for any that is ready to use. Making your own compost is one of the best natural soil amendments, and it’s free! Add compost to improve soil by scratching in finished compost into the top one inch of soil.

Tackling a few essential Spring Garden tasks will reap benefits for the rest of the season and an added bonus if you are thinking of getting your home ready to take advantage of the Spring Real Estate Market.

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