Investigate the pre-existing condition of your yard. Are there trees that need pruning? Look at the shrubbery and plants you already have. See where you can supplement what’s missing with additional plants, mulch, or other great features. It also helps to know the state of your soil. Take a soil test by checking your soil’s pH, and be sure to take samples from different plants. The more enriched, the better.

Consider the current state of your trees and shrubs, and prune or trim them if necessary. When tree limbs become too heavy, they run the risk of causing structural damage to nearby property and power-lines, and trees themselves look tired from the weight of their branches. During dormant seasons, trim your trees. Remove the dead, damaged and diseased branches from woody plans. For summer blooms such as hydrangeas, thin and trim these blooming shrubs. During the spring when plants resume their growth, be sure to prune the wooded limbs of trees that were damaged during winter.

Come growing season, it’s finally time to get started. When it’s cooler, it’s best to plant shrubs, bare-root trees, and perennials. You can plant container-grown plants any time during growing season. With those, be sure to water regularly until they have rooted. Some trees recommended for Minnesota landscaping ideas are birch trees, maple trees, and ornamental trees, as these are zone appropriate. During the spring when growing season begins, remove any tree guards and wraps applied for protection during the winter months. And to protect your sprouting plants, don’t forget to apply deer and rabbit repellent as needed!

Even if you have the greenest of thumbs, everyone needs help now and again. For quality landscaping in Minnesota, call on AJ’s Lawncare and Landscaping. For residents of Minnesota, landscaping dreams will become reality with our professional assistance.