Spring Gardening Essentials
Spring awakens the gardener's soul, and Scarlett’s Garden is here to help you make the most of this refreshing season. Our expert advice is tailored to help your garden thrive.
Seasonal Plant Recommendations.
Spring brings various planting opportunities, from vibrant flowers to nutritious vegetables. We recommend:
- Tulips and daffodils for early spring Bloom
- Lettuce and spinach for your vegetable patch
- Cherry blossoms and magnolias for a touch of elegance
Transitioning From Winter to SPRING. tOP 10 Considerations:
The shift from cold to warm weather can be challenging for plants. We offer tips on how to ease this transition and prepare your garden for spring's arrival.
Unlock Gardening Mastery THIS SPRING.
A thriving garden requires more than just planting. Learn about soil preparation, watering practices, and pest control to ensure your garden's health and productivity. From frost-tolerant plants to summer bloomers, we have recommendations for every gardener. Embrace the spring with Scarlett’s Garden at your side.
How Scarlett’s Garden Prepares for Spring
Spring PRUNING
In Scarlett's Garden, there are certain plants that we always prune in the fall! Fall pruning in Scarlett’s Garden covers our limelight hydrangeas (especially because these grow fast and can easily get leggy the following spring), boxwood for a clean cut (although we don't find this entirely necessary and can wait for the spring), vines, and of course, cutting back the branches on our large trees!
Spring FEEDING
Fertilizing keeps your lawn and hardy plants strong ahead of the cold winter months. If you decide to fertilize your garden beds, many experts recommend applying fertilizer after September but before the start of December. Fall fertilizing has shown a difference in spring with stronger perennials and bigger blooms.
Spring CLEANING
With changing seasons come falling leaves, debris, and broken branches. In Scarlett's Garden, we usually schedule one large clean-up at the beginning of the season and small clean-ups throughout while keeping an eye on the non-evergreens on the grounds. Be sure to look up at what's left of the fall foliage before scheduling your last fall clean-up!
Spring PLANTING
Fall is an optimal time to plant bulbs that you want to bloom in the spring. If you are a beginner gardener, this is the perfect time to get started with planting bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils. We started planting each of these bulbs early in Scarlett’s Garden and saw great success with these easy-to-grow bulbs, bringing a beautiful surprise every spring!
Spring MULCHING
While mulching in the spring is essential for providing necessary nutrients for your garden beds, don't leave out the fall mulching! Mulching in the fall can provide insulation to protect your perennials throughout the harsh winter months.
Spring WATERING
As you may have guessed, your flowers and shrubs don't need nearly as much water in the fall as in the spring & summer months. In Scarlett's Garden, we suggest tapering down the watering from every other day in the summer heat to only weekly in early September, then bi-weekly, and then monthly. We then shut off the sprinklers during our last fall clean-up in late November or early December, depending on the weather, and then we are done watering for the season!