Garden Clean-up, Plant Care and Spring Mulching – We’ve had snowpack on the ground for the last half of January and virtually all of February. As we head into March, now is the time to ascertain whether we did a good job preparing and protecting our perennials, trees and shrubs over the winter. With the constant snow cover, evergreens (especially broadleaf) were highly susceptible to winterburn. Most plants, especially evergreens like boxwoods and arborvitae, can recover from winter burn with proper care. The best course of action is to wait and access. Consistent spring watering and waiting until new growth appears before pruning are key. It’s likely that winter winds have blown debris and twigs into your yard, so cleaning up is the first order of business. Late March is the perfect time to feed shrubs and small trees. Fertilization is crucial to starting this season off right. They are best fed with granular fertilizers, such as Espoma Organic’s Holly-tone, Tree-Tone and Plant-Tone, which will be 25% off from March 20st through April 5th. Medium sized trees can be fertilized via granular fertilizer or formed fertilizer tree spikes. Be sure to cut back last year’s growth on perennials before new growth begins. It’s best to break up or remove old mulch before applying a fresh layer. Mulch is imperative in aiding with moisture retention and root protection throughout the growing season. At the Lawn Depot we’ve got a wide array of premium bulk and bagged mulches and soils. We’ll deliver it to your drive or you can pick it up at the store. Don’t miss our March MULCH MADNESS sale! All bagged mulches are 20% off (while supplies last) and save $25 on bulk mulch when you order 2 yards or more for delivery. Both sales run through March 31st. Be sure to keep your new mulch looking great, by applying a garden pre-emergent (Treflan) to stop weeds before they start. Pre-emergent herbicides work by preventing successful seed germination. They do not kill existing weeds. Existing weeds need to be removed with a non-selective liquid herbicide or physically dug out.
Protecting Your Landscape from Predation – The constant snow cover in January and February has significantly contributed to deer foraging beyond their typical areas, bringing the discovery of new and tasty plants. Springtime itself brings a renewed awakening for tasting the treasures in our landscapes. As trees, shrubs and perennials begin to push new growth, they are highly susceptible to nibbling and gnawing, particularly at night. Protect vulnerable plants above and beneath the soil with REGULAR applications of repellent sprays or granules. Choose from any of the tried and true product lines we carry. It’s important ensure continued control by applying these repellents every two to three weeks, and more importantly after heavy rainfall.
Bird Food, Feeders, etc. – Birds, bees, bats and butterflies are all wonderful additions to the yard. Each one has its place in our own personal ecosystems. Bees for pollination, bats for insect control, butterflies for pollination and beauty and birds for insect control, feathered companionship and beauty. You may choose to foster a habitat for one or more in your yard. Whatever you decide, know we’ve got you covered with bat, pollinator, butterfly and bird houses, plus a vast array of bird related products! Our Birding department boasts an excellent selection of feeders, poles, baffles, houses, suet and bird food mixes. Attracting birds to our feeders, providing them places to nest on our properties and keeping them happy and healthy is our goal! What better way to relax and enjoy your yard than to watch and listen to these beautiful creatures. They really are wonderful! We’ve got everything you’ll need to enjoy your birds as much as we do.
Website News and Online shopping – Do you have questions about your lawn, landscape or gardens? Wish an expert was available at your fingertips? Visit our ‘Ask the Experts’ page under the Garden Center tab on our website!
Running short on time? Sending someone to pick up for you? It’s as easy as placing your order online through our ecommerce store. Go to www.lawndepotinc.com and click the SHOP button. Place your order and we will have it ready for you when you need it. Choose pick-up or delivery (for a fee within specified zip codes). You can always call the store to place an order as well.
With the snow cover and frigid temperatures, we endured this winter, we’re ready to fully embrace spring and all that comes with it. We can’t wait for the growing season to get going! Some of you will experience challenges depending on how much winter preparation was done last fall. Rest assured, we’re here to help you in any way we can to restore your lawns, landscapes and gardens to top notch condition. As always, we’re looking forward to seeing all of your friendly faces and sharing our excitement of doing what we love! Let’s keep growing together in 2026.