Thursday, May 10, 2012

7 Tips for Installing & Maintaining Softscapes (Planted Beds)



Add curb appeal to your front yard or give your back yard the look and feel you've always wanted for an outdoor living space. 

  1. Remove weeds, debris, etc. from planting areas
  2. Apply pre-emergent weed control
  3. Apply post-emergent weed control as needed
  4. Inspect for insects and disease
    • Look for abnormalities in plants
    • Treat promptly and as necessary
  5. After last frost begin spring flower installation of annuyals, perennials, herbs, etc.
    • Conditions for establishment become ideal as temperatures rise and rain falls
    • Usually around May 15th or later
  6. Apply fresh mulch to the beds
  7. Conduct Routine Maintenance
    • Dead head flowers, weed, and fertilize as necessary

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