Be sure to check out these great videos on Spring Clean-Up and Edging. Full of great information!

Edging is an important task completed during Spring Clean Up:

Advantages of Edging:

1. Edging and borders give flower beds a clean, finished look and define the boundaries between a flower bed and your lawn.
2. A well-maintained border keeps mulch inside a bed.
3. Edging and borders keep out weeds.

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We found this great article online that goes into detail about Spring Cleaning in your garden. The article includes information on when to start your spring clean up with specific details for different kinds of plants. It also goes on to discuss spring weeding, spring fertilizing, mulching, and bed edging. The end has a few other great tips! Be sure to check out this article before starting your spring clean up in your garden!

"Spring Clean-Up" includes the spring landscape maintenance tasks that are vital for a healthy and attractive landscape, especially for Xeriscape. This article is intended to give a simple, easy to follow guide covering the most important spring landscape maintenance tasks.

Shorter days, dropping temperatures and dealing with snow and ice can give many people a serious case of the winter doldrums. Most of us won't be able to fight winter blues with a tropical getaway or a spa weekend. But there is an easy, convenient way to give yourself an emotional boost during the winter, and do something good for nature at the same time: feed wild birds.

More than 65 million Americans have tried bird feeding, according to a recent Census Report. Bird feeding is an easy and enjoyable hobby for people of any age, ability and skill level. Whether you're new to bird feeding or a seasoned pro, here are some tips to help you enjoy a successful, mutually beneficial relationship with your backyard birds this winter:

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Does the bitter cold weather have you dreaming of warm days spending time with friends and family in your backyard? The cold may keep us indoors, but professionals in the landscape and remodeling industry are still thinking about the outdoors and use the winter months to plan spring projects, and so should you.

Winter months provide the perfect opportunity to prepare your outdoor space for the warmer months. Planning and prepping now will ensure that you get full use of your outdoor space for the entire season once warm weather arrives. Get a head start by planning some of these spring projects now:

Grass
Before you know it, you'll be peeling off your wool socks and walking around your yard feeling the soft grass between your toes. To ensure a lush lawn, spend time this winter researching grass seed options so you can repair any sparse areas in your yard. Planting grass seed early gives the seed plenty of time to germinate which will give you a healthy, green lawn in the spring. In addition to research, you can also chat with someone at your local landscape nursery for help choosing the appropriate type of grass to plant in the early months of spring.

Bulbs
Some bulbs grow best when planted in the early spring when the ground is still cool. Do some research to figure out the best bulbs for your region so you can determine the ideal planting time. There's nothing better than having a yard full of colorful flowers providing great curb appeal early in the season.

Paver Patio
Sitting on your paver patio enjoying warm, sunny days or cooler evenings is something everyone looks forward to. Adding a new patio to your home or replacing an existing one adds value to your real estate investment. Homeowners have been consistently choosing pavers over stamped or poured concrete over the past several years because paver patio material is high performance and low maintenance, unlike solid concrete which can break and crack, and often requires repair, replacement and sealing. Eagle Bay Pavers are long-lasting, durable and made of quality material.

Trees and shrubs
As you're deciding on the deck, consider a plan to plant trees and/or shrubbery to provide a more natural outdoor atmosphere. The right type of landscaping will not only be visually appealing, but will also provide privacy and shade. Planting your selections early can have many benefits including time for each tree or shrub to establish a strong root system so that it flourishes for many years to come.

Stop dreaming of warm weather and put that energy into planning your outdoor space. From paver patios, retaining walls to landscape updates, your efforts during the winter months will bloom into big results once the spring thaw hits.

Watch the following video where they helped homeowner Nancy Magnier prepare her property's beautiful landscape for the cold winter ahead. With these tips from George and the producers, you can maintain a lush landscape year-round.CLICK HERE to View the Video

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When winter rolls around it can be a harsh time for anything that's green, especially your lawn, trees, and shrubs. Landscaping is a year-round endeavor and you want to make sure you are doing everything you can when Mother Nature is at her most brutal. Most people slack off in the wintertime because they figure nothing is growing and whatever damage is going to be done is unavoidable. This is, of course, incorrect. There are a few things you should probably be doing that you are not. Here are some winter landscaping tips to help you keep your lawn, shrubs, and trees healthy and well-kept for when spring rolls around.

Lawn and Grass Care

Although it appears grass has stopped growing, it is actually growing its roots deeper to prepare for the coming winter. Fall is a good time to start preparing your lawn for winter by fertilizing and re-seeding. A second fertilization in late October is also a good idea. This will keep the grass roots strong and prepare them for a harsh winter and protect them against frost and freezing. Also, be sure to get in one last, and very short, cut of your lawn before the winter comes.

Bushes and Shrubs

Pruning is extremely important in winter landscaping. It will help encourage healthy growth come spring time. The best time to prune is after all the leaves have changed colors, or it is obvious the shrub or bush is dormant. You should also consider wrapping shrubs or bushes in burlap to protect them against frost and freezing. Re-mulching is also another good idea to protect against frost during the winter.

During the Winter

When it snows, it is a good idea to not only shovel your walkways and driveway, but also shovel your trees, shrubs and bushes. Take a shovel, or simply put on a pair of gloves, and try to knock as much snow off as you can. Oftentimes the weight of the snow can snap branches or cause trees and shrubs to topple over, leaving the roots exposed.

These are just a few tips, but all in all, winter landscaping involves preventative measures and a little routine maintenance to help keep things in check for when spring rolls around.

Learn how to add texture, color, and beauty to your yard with these six simple winter landscaping tips.

By Kelly Roberson

Gardeners in snowy regions have plenty of reasons to get cold feet about winter: Plants are at rest and their bright colors dissipate, leaving a palette of white and gray. And with nothing to plant, they might think there are few winter landscaping tips -- or to dos. In fact, careful planning in spring, summer, and fall -- plus a few easy accents during winter -- can lead to a beautiful landscape that shines against the stark relief of the restful season. "If you want to be sure you have some winter interest in your garden, you are really looking at just a few things," says Barbara Pierson, nursery manager at White Flower Farm in Litchfield, Connecticut.

Here are Pierson's six winter landscaping tips to make you love your yard in every season.

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