Simple Steps to Prepare for a Green Lawn and Beautiful Garden for St. Patrick’s Day
Spring is around the corner, and you can hardly wait for the sight of flowers in your garden and a green lawn to spend time in. Why not get started now and have the most beautiful garden and lawn in the neighborhood by St. Patrick’s Day. It takes only a few simple steps to ensure your garden and lawn get a healthy start this spring.
- Decide what type of flowers and grass seeds you will need. Do you want a mixture of colors or a monotone palette? What type of soil do you have and what zone are you in? Both will affect the types of plants and grass you can grow in your area.
- Once you have decided on the type of plants you need, map out your garden and lawn. Make a sketch of your yard to get the best design you can. Play with lines and colors to make it attractive.
- Do you want lawn accessories? Things like fountains, rock formations and even a simple bird bath can add interest and form to your garden.
- Clear the land. Remove any dead growth and debris from your garden and lawn. This will help give your new plants a clean start. By removing any debris you will also lessen the chances of any pathogens in the soil and deter pests.
- Inspect your garden tools. To have a beautiful garden and lawn you must have the right tools. Discard any that has been damaged with new tools.
- Decide if you will use fertilizer or compost. You can build a simple compost container in a weekend and have fresh “black gold” all summer long from kitchen and yard scraps.
- Install soaker hoses or sprinklers to keep your new garden and lawn well irrigated. There are many products on the market that are easy to install and maintain.
After you have done these simple preliminary steps, you are ready to purchase your new plants and grass seed. Consult with a garden center, or go online to find the right plants and seeds for your area. With just a bit of planning and elbow grease, you can have a spectacular garden and lawn by St. Patrick’s Day and be the envy of the neighborhood.