Spring Landscaping Tips

Well, seems like spring has finally decided to show up, and we have had the pleasure of truly feeling the warmth of the sun on our skin…so nice! I often think we wouldn’t really appreciate spring without the extremes of winter, so enjoy this transforming season and take some time to stop and notice the beautiful changes happening everywhere!

Along with all that new life and regeneration is the realization that it is time to get to work! Mowers should be ready to go, the snowplows have been removed from the trucks, and crews are eagerly ready to get back to work.

WHAT SHOULD BE HAPPENING NOW?

• Rake and clean up winter debris as weather permits
• Walk your property for winter damage & plant replacement needs
• Reseed bare spots, establish new lawns
• Apply a pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide to established turf
• After grass is actively growing, core aerate if thatch is over 1” thick
• Around Memorial Day, fertilize using a slow-release formulation

Consider Craftmaster Land Design for maintaining your landscape. We will develop a customized, horticulturally-based, cost-effective program to meet your specific needs and budget.

For more information, please visit www.cmlanddesign.com or call 414.270.1353