Unless you’re wiped out by seasonal allergies, it is hard to find anyone who doesn’t like spring. Even those folks with runny noses appreciate the beauty that is blooming all around them. On the home front, you need to do some prep work in order to get your garden ready for spring. Here’s what you need to consider:

Prep Your Garden Tools

The recommendation is that when you store garden tools for the winter, you should clean them off and wipe them down with oil to prevent rust. Did you do that? If not, then you might discover that your tools are in serious need of replacement. Even clean tools could benefit from sharpening.

TLC For Your Soil

First step for soil prep is turning it over. This will reveal weeds and stones that need to be cleared away. After turning they soil, you’ll want to add compost or fertilizer to it. This happens before any seeds are planted. Give the dirt time to acclimate and air out. Besides if you put fertilizer down too late, it could burn the roots of your new plants.

Make a Plan

If you’re returning to your garden, then you know what grows and what struggles. If you’re planting for the first time, then you’ll want to ask for recommendations from local nurseries to see which type of plants thrive in Portland weather. Being focused on flowers means you want to find those plants that bloom throughout the season. Think of this as making a “floorplan” for your backyard.

Clean Up

Before you do any of this prep work, you need to start with a clean slate. That means clearing any winter debris that might have been dumped in your yard. Getting your garden ready for spring also means getting the patio ready. Do you need to get rid of patio furniture cushions, planters and other piles of construction waste? That is a job best suited for Junk King Portland. The crews working for Junk King don’t mind getting their hands dirty with yard clearing. A little rubbish removal help from Junk King Portland goes a long way towards getting your garden ready for spring.