Spring Landscaping Checklist for Utah Homeowners
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, it’s time to refresh your yard with a spring landscaping checklist designed for Utah homeowners. A well-planned spring clean-up in Salt Lake and beyond sets the stage for a lush, healthy landscape all season long.
Sassy's Spring Clean Up Tips
1. Clean Up Winter Debris
Utah’s winters can leave behind fallen branches, dead leaves, and compacted soil. Start with these steps:
✅ Rake leaves and clear plant beds.
✅ Remove broken branches from trees and shrubs.
✅ Check for damage on grass and plants.
2. Prep Your Lawn for Healthy Growth
A healthy lawn starts with proper spring maintenance:
🌱 Aerate compacted soil to improve water and nutrient absorption.
🌱 Dethatch your lawn to remove dead grass buildup.
🌱 Overseed bare patches for a full, green lawn. For grass seed, we recommend using the one titled "Contractor Mix". 🌱 Apply a slow-release fertilizer to jump-start growth. (See our blog for the recommended Spring fertilizer formula)
💡 Tip: Spring is also the best time to adjust your sprinkler system for efficiency—ensure even coverage and fix any winter damage.
3. Refresh Your Garden Beds
🌸 Turn soil and add fresh compost for better plant health.
🌸 Prune shrubs and perennials to encourage new growth.
🌸 Add mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
For a fresh, updated, polished look, define flower beds with metal edging like Link & Lock Edging, which keeps the out of the gardens and helps keep your garden soil and mulch looking clean and tidy.
4. Plan for Water-Efficient Landscaping
If you're planning to make changes to your landscape this season, Utah’s dry climate makes xeriscaping a smart choice:
💧 Choose drought-resistant plants like sage, yarrow, and ornamental grasses. Karl Forrester Feather Reed Grasses are some of our favorites.
💧 Make a plan to replace park strip grass or unused areas of lawn with decorative rock or mulch, and ground cover plants, such as the sedum varieties, Creeping Jenny, or Ice Plant.
💧 Consider having a drip irrigation system installed to help conserve water.
5. Enhance Your Hardscape Features
Spring is the perfect time to clean your outdoor spaces, here's what we recommend for freshening up patios, walkways, and concrete areas:
🛠️ Check pavers, decks, and retaining walls for winter damage, shifting, cracks, etc, and prepare them for repairs.
🛠️ Pressure wash driveways, porches, decks, patios, and stone paths for a fresh look.🛠️ Seal surfaces like patios and stone walkways to protect against wear, stains, and weather damage, extending their lifespan and maintaining their beauty.
Spring is a good time for adding new polymeric sand and hardener/sealer to your flagstone joints, brick and paver patio/pathway areas, and assessing curbing and concrete for repairs.
6. Get Ready for Outdoor Entertaining
☀️ Clean and set up patio furniture.
☀️ Refresh fire pits and outdoor lighting.
☀️ Add potted plants and seasonal flowers for a pop of color.
Spring is the Best Time to Transform Your Yard!
A thorough spring clean up in Salt Lake and across Utah helps your landscape thrive. Whether you’re refreshing your lawn, upgrading garden beds, or installing new edging, spring is the perfect season to revitalize your outdoor space.
Need help with your Spring clean up?
Contact Sassy Grass Landscape for expert landscaping and innovative edging solutions! 🌿✨
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