Essential Tips to Get Your Landscape Ready for Spring

Essential Tips to Get Your Landscape Ready for Spring

Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time to shake off the winter blues and start prepping your landscape for the new season! Whether you have flower beds, patio spaces, or container gardens, a little early-season maintenance can set the stage for a vibrant and thriving outdoor space all spring and summer long.

Here in USDA Hardiness Zone 7A, we enjoy a wonderful variety of perennials, shrubs, and trees that come to life as temperatures warm up. From pruning and prepping beds to cleaning your patio and freshening up last year’s planters, here’s your step-by-step guide to getting your landscape spring-ready!

1. Prune Shrubs, Trees, & Perennials

Late winter to early spring is the perfect time to prune many shrubs and trees, helping them flourish with fresh growth. In Zone 7A, you can safely prune:

  • Crepe Myrtles – Remove last year’s seed pods and shape branches
  • Rose Bushes – Cut back to promote strong new growth
  • Ornamental Grasses – Trim down to about 6-12 inches for a fresh start
  • Hydrangeas – Only prune panicle (PG) and smooth (Annabelle) hydrangeas now—leave bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas alone unless necessary

Avoid pruning spring-flowering shrubs like forsythia, azaleas, or lilacs until after they bloom, or you’ll risk cutting off their flower buds!

2. Apply Pre-Emergent to Your Perennial Beds

One of the best ways to get ahead of weeds is by applying a pre-emergent in early spring. Products like Preen or corn gluten meal help prevent pesky weeds like crabgrass and chickweed from taking over your garden.

Tips for using pre-emergent:

  • Apply before soil temperatures reach 55°F (usually late February to early March in Zone 7A)
  • Water it in to activate the weed prevention barrier
  • Avoid disturbing the soil after application—this can break the barrier

By tackling weeds now, you’ll save yourself hours of pulling them later!

3. Refresh Last Year’s Pots & Planters

If you used containers and planters last season, now’s the time to clean and prepare them for new plants.

  • Dump out old soil – Refresh with new potting mix to give plants fresh nutrients
  • Sanitize pots – Rinse with a mild bleach solution to kill any lingering pests or diseases
  • Check drainage holes – Ensure they aren’t clogged before planting

Need new pots or garden décor this year? Perch Home has a beautiful selection of planters, yard art, and decorative accents to spruce up your outdoor space!

4. Clean & Revamp Your Patio Space

After months of winter rain, snow, and debris, your patio and outdoor areas likely need a refresh!

  • Sweep away – leaves and dirt
  • Scrub patios & decks – Use a mild soap or pressure washer to remove grime
  • Wash outdoor furniture – Wipe down tables, chairs, and cushions
  • Refresh your décor – Add new accents like solar lanterns, wind chimes, and yard art

Want to add personality to your patio? Stop by Perch Home to browse our collection of:

Small touches can transform your patio into a cozy, inviting space for spring and summer gatherings!

Spring is Almost Here – Get Ready with Perch Home!

With a little early-season care, your landscape will be lush, vibrant, and ready to enjoy in no time. From pruning and planting to refreshing patios and décor, now is the perfect time to get outside and embrace the new season.

Looking to elevate your outdoor space? Perch Home has an incredible selection of garden décor, planters, birdhouses, solar lanterns, and more—everything you need to welcome spring in style!

Visit us in-store and explore all our new spring arrivals!

Happy Spring!
Heather, Jason, and the Perch Home Team

 

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