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It’s almost that time of year again: when the grass starts to green up and flowers bloom. Now that winter is over, you can finally start spending time outdoors and planning for your summer garden. But, before you visit your local garden center, there are a few things you should know. Here are a few necessary tasks to transition your garden from winter to spring.

Get Your Garden Ready for Spring

1. Cut Back Old Blooms

Remove any dead flowers from your plants to encourage new growth and fullness in your plants. When pruning perennials, cut just above the healthy leaves so they can continue to grow. This process, called deadheading, can be continued throughout the growing season.

2. Kill Any Weeds & Potential Pests

garden centerIt’s best to be proactive when it comes to getting rid of weeds by using a pre-emergent killer. Pull any that have already sprouted, and spray weed killer on areas that may be problems in the summer. Get ahead of slugs and snails before you see them by putting out bait. Find one that’s pet-friendly if you have dogs or cats that like to visit the garden.

3. Fertilize

If you’ll be growing vegetables, it’s safe to add compost or fertilizer to your garden as long as the weather is dry. This will prepare the area for planting later in the spring. Whether you prefer liquid or granular fertilizer, your local garden center can help you pick the best type for your soil and what you’re growing.

4. Start Seeds Indoors

Just because it’s still cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t get a jump on your garden indoors. Plant flower and veggie seeds in containers and transplant them outside once the weather is a bit fairer—you’ll have a head start on the growing season. Pots that are specially made for this purpose can be found at your garden center.

 

If you need help getting your plants ready for spring, visit P & M Garden Services. For more than 38 years, this locally owned and operated garden center has been serving the Eagle River, AK, area. They offer greenhouse supplies, plus a wide variety of plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees. They also have experts on their staff who can answer your questions about growing issues unique to the area. Give them a call at (907) 694-9293 or visit them online.

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