SPRINGTIME IS APPROACHING:

                                                  Nows the time to start thinking about sprucing up your yard. 

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year, which comes after the cold winter period and precedes summer. Spring or springtime is known for the growth of plants. It portrays the idea of rebirth, resurrection, regrowth, and renewal. In the US and UK the spring months are March, April, and May, while in some countries like New Zealand and Australia, the springtime begins on the 1st of September and ends on 30th November. 

Aren't you happy that springtime is finally here? I sure am! This is the perfect time to tidy up the yard and give it that fresh spring look it deserves. Heres some ideas! 

• Tidy up 

This is the first step you should take when getting your lawn and flower beds ready for spring. Unwanted or dead plants should be pulled, rake up fallen leaves, branches, and any debris that wintertime left over. If you have yard furniture get out the hose and give them a good bath! Put the kids to work they will love this part. 

• Pruning

When you prune your bushes, trees, and shrubs, it makes them appear more beautiful than they used to be and help enhance new growth. 

• Sprinkle. 

Start of the process of giving your lawn a new look by sprinkling feed on the soil, it gets it ready for growth. Giving your lawn a good feed and seed is important.  

If you have dead vegetation still in your yard, pick them before planting new flowers. Early spring is the best time for growing fruit, flowers or veggies. 

• Start planting. 

             Bare-roots, shrubs, and perennials should be planted by early spring. At this stage, your garden is about to have that 

             popping color and spring style. 

• New trees and bushes? 

While planting your colorful floras, this is the best time to think about if you want new trees and bushes because it's early spring and nows the time to get those planted. It adds to the beauty of your yard. 

Check flower pots. This is another effective way of sprucing up your yard. Check for broken or cracked pots, check if each bunch of flowers is blossoming fine in their different pots if any is growing larger than the size of the pot try to change that pot. If you feel you need something a little bit more stylish go for new ones. 

• Add accessories 

This is definitely a great idea, think of changing the entire look of your yard by accessorizing it with maybe statues, fountains or even colorful flags. 

• Watering.

Plants need water to grow, the sound of water is pleasant; it can spruce up your yard. You can add to your spring yard style by installing a small waterfall, or a bubbling birdbath. 

• Make a path. 

If there are separate pathways to your yard why not join them together. Adding a nice stone pathway can really change the look and feel of your yard. 

• Mulch 

Mulching your yard or flower beds will help prevents weeds from growing,  it also helps to brings the beauty of your yard out, especially if you make use of colorful materials.

Whatever you do to your yard just have fun! Once the flowers start blooming you will be ready to sit back and enjoy the view!