It is time for spring cleaning, and this guide provides all the essentials to achieve a lush lawn. The guide includes tools that can be purchased for less than $500 and offers a chance to win free bulbs from BloomingSecrets.com.
The essential products for spring lawn care include pruning clippers from Corona, water timers from DripWorks, sprinklers from Gardeners Edge, and hoses and nozzles from Garden Goods Direct. These items are deemed necessary for effective lawn maintenance.
Proper pruning is highlighted as crucial for maintaining fullness in bushes and shrubs. Water timers are recommended to avoid leaving hoses running accidentally, with DripWorks offering models starting at $15. Sprinklers are considered vital when applying new grass seed, while quality hoses help save water and money.
For lawn preparation, soil additives and testing from Good Sweet Earth are recommended to add nutrients critical for grass growth. Lawn fertilizers like those offered by Am Leo provide organic compounds necessary for healthy lawns.
Spring cleaning garden utilities include bulbs from Blooming Secrets, soap from Old Factory Soap wrapped in compostable paper embedded with wildflower seeds, and gardening gloves from Foxgloves Inc. Natural weed killer from Natural Armor and diatomaceous earth are suggested for weed and pest control.
Additional features like butterfly puddlers, bird feeders, and birdbaths attract butterflies and birds to enhance the lawn's appearance. Finally, luxury items such as nautical lobster rope welcome mats from The New England Trading Co. and outdoor fire pits by Curonian add unique accents to any lawn or patio.
Readers are encouraged to enter the bulb giveaway sponsored by Blooming Secrets for a chance to win various flower bulbs.