Autumn and Spring Yard Work

There are plenty of jobs that need done around the home in the spring and fall. Many homeowners find a used truck minneapolis the ideal vehicle for tasks like this. Getting work done quickly will often depend on whether or not the brush can be hauled away and the necessary supplies brought in.

Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Many bushes and trees are ideally pruned in the early spring or in the late fall. Some bushes are susceptible to molds that are produced during the warmer months, meaning they should be pruned in the fall when the days are getting colder, not warmer. Trees and bushes are kept healthier when they are pruned to a correct shape. Homeowners can take the time to reduce the sick or dying parts of the plant, allowing the plant to focus its energy on the healthy parts to stay strong.

Seeding Grass

Some areas of the country are struggling with drought and are smart to opt for a drought-resistant seed that needs no extra water to survive. For areas of the country that have plenty of water, homeowners merely need to choose between a shade- or sun-type seed. Spring and fall are ideal times to plant grass seed, because the cool and moist climate allows the grass to grow in faster. Many homeowners choose to seed in a few rounds throughout a week or two to get layers of grass shooting through the ground at different times. Those with very thick, lush yards, may still seed some after aeration to help ensure the lawn stays thick year round.

Planting Bulbs

For those who want to have bulb flowers in their beds, spring and fall are the ideal times to get them in the ground. The bulbs for spring flowers are available for planting in the fall and the bulbs for summer and fall flowers are available in early spring.

Garden Plants

In the early spring, many plants need to be sewn into the garden. Peas, spinach, lettuce and other plants are among the earliest to go in the ground. Spinach can also be planted in the fall. For a fall crop, pumpkins, watermelon and some varieties squash are sewn in the spring and cultivated all summer long for one big harvest. Green beans, summer squash, eggplants, tomatoes and other crops continue to grow produce as the ripe ones are picked.