Warm weather can often trick plants into sprouting early. That is a more of a problem in states where it gets very cold. Here in St. Petersburg, the spring plants know when they should make their first appearance. They’ll be helped along by all the prep work you do in the garden. Here’s how to get your garden ready for spring:

Pull Weed

It doesn’t matter if the weeds are leftover from winter or new “sprouts,” they all have to go. The goal with weeds is to pull them out by the root. That way they won’t grow back. If you’re not confident with your pulling abilities, it might be time to dig in and go deep.

Prune

Timing is crucial when it comes to pruning and spring is a good time especially for those shrubs and flowers that bloom in June. As long as you’ve got the pruning shears out, you might want to give your trees a cut. Anything taller than a six-foot ladder you should leave to the pros.

Fertilize the Beds

Before you plant any need seedlings you want to get your soil ready. That means fertilizer. This can be brought in from your favorite nursery. If you have a compost pile, then you’ve got all the fertilizer you need. It might be a good idea to pre-test the soil for ph levels and then test again after the fertilizer has been there for a few days. Hopefully, you’ll see a big difference.

Stake Out Your Garden

A new garden requires the same kind of planning as furnishing a room. You want to spend time imaging how things will look before you put them in place. With a garden, you can use your seed packets to get a sense of how your new flowers should be grouped together. When planting veggies, it might help to get the stakes in early for tomato plants. Much easier to plant around stakes already in the ground than trampling on plants to put up stakes.

Clear Out Debris

It is not just your garden that needs to have debris cleared but your entire backyard. We’re not just talking about raking leaves (do that!) but getting rid of all the rubbish. Your backyard is for relaxing not storing construction materials or auto parts. And if you have furniture you know you’re not going to use, then turn it all over to Junk King St. Petersburg. These junk hauling experts can quickly swoop in and provide you with amazing help to get rid of all that eyesore rubbish. The first step for getting your garden ready for spring is a junk clearing session with Junk King St. Petersburg.