Preparing your landscape for spring in Central Texas after a hard freeze can be a daunting task. However, with a little preparation and attention to detail, you can bring your garden back to life and have it thriving in time for the warm weather. In this article, we'll provide you with some tips to help you prepare your landscape for spring after the hard freeze in Central Texas.
- Inspect your plants for Damage
The hard freeze in Central Texas can damage many plants and trees. Therefore, you need to inspect them carefully for any signs of damage. Look for broken branches, wilted leaves, or signs of disease. If you notice any damage, prune the affected area and remove any dead plant matter.
- Mulch your Trees & Plants
Mulching your landscape helps to retain moisture, suppress weed growth, and regulate soil temperature. Add a 2–3-inch layer of mulch around your plants, making sure to keep it away from the plant's base to prevent rot
- Adjust your Watering Schedule
In the winter months, we do not need to water as much, especially with wetter than normal winters. As the temperatures begin to rise, it is important to make sure your landscape is getting the proper amount of water to keep it healthy and growing. For more information on watering, visit Watering Basics.
- Pest & Weed Control
Spring brings on not only warmer temperatures but also pest and weeds. The warm weather is perfect for weeds to grow and spread, staying on top of them early will help you spend less time in your landscape working and more time enjoying it with family and friends. Pre-emergent herbicides work perfectly for this, these are sprayed down once any visual weeds are removed and create a barrier underground that reduces weeds from propagating in your yard. Check your landscape for pest during this time as well, if you find anything that may need treating, bring in a sample in a sealed bag and our nursery pros will be happy to help you identify the issue as well as help you find a solution to control the problematic pest.
- Time to Plant!
Spring is a perfect time to plant new trees, palms, shrubs, and flowers. Spring is a time of new growth and renewal, so why not add some color to your landscape? Planting fruit trees right now is perfect and depending on what you plant can even provide fruit for you this season. Flowering trees are all getting ready to bloom and planting these now assures you the best chance at enjoying their beauty all spring long. But let us not forget that summer is just around the corner and there is no perfect time than now to get your shade trees planted. Not only will this shade, and cool your landscape but will also help in reducing your utility bills in the future.
Preparing your landscape for spring in Central Texas after a hard freeze is an essential task. By following these tips, you can bring your garden back to life and have it thriving in time for the warm weather. If you would like help from the experts, Moon Valley Nurseries Tree Care is here to help, contact us today and we can come out and provide you with a free estimate and get your landscape looking great again!
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