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Simple Lawn Tips For A Thriving Spring In Omaha, NE

by Nancy Heim-berg
With the first official day of spring on Wednesday, we thought today would be the perfect time to discuss a few tips and tricks for getting your lawn ready for the change of season (sayonara winter!). After all, nothing says spring time like seeing a lush, beautiful lawn each day. Keep reading below for eight simple lawn care tips:
 
1.) Our first tip for you is to fill the garden by planting flowers and foliage that are able to withstand the cool Omaha nights. Better yet, to reduce work down the road, you may look into planting summer blossoms such as dahlia’s. 
 
2.) We know, we know - weeding is everyone’s least favorite part of all this. But plain and simple, it must be done. You should think about starting now and breaking the work up by tending to small patches so you don’t feel overwhelmed by the workload. Your future self will thank you! 
 
3.) The third tip we have for you is to aerate the soil, which improves the uptake of water and fertilizer, as well as aids in reducing soil compaction. Concerned where to find an aerator? Fear not – they can usually be rented through lawn and garden stores! 
 
4.) Did you know that the beginning of spring is an ideal time to put down grass seed? It’s true! All you have to do is lightly rake the seed into the top ¼” of the soil, lightly water a few times daily and wait for your grass to grow. 
 
5.) Our next tip is around trimming trees and shrubs. You should remove any damaged or dead branches from woody plants, and trim any summer-flowering shrubs. 
 
6.) Grab that mower! It is a good idea to begin cutting the grass as soon as you think it needs a little trim. You also want to try and not cut off more than a third of the blade at one time. 
 
7.) Now is the time to tend to your compost pile if you turned an eye to it throughout the winter months. Don’t have a compost pile? Now is a great time to start one!
 
8.) Last but not least, let’s fertilize that lawn. Although it is a good idea to hold off on this until the grass is actively growing, once you see this happening you should lightly apply the fertilizer. Additionally, you should do another light application about six weeks later.  

Tips for Gardening on a Budget

by Nancy Heim-berg

With Spring in full bloom, many homeowners around Omaha are getting inspired and feeling an urge to head outdoors to begin gardening or tend to their already blossoming gardens. And while walking into your local flower or gardening shop can make you want to purchase everything in sight, today’s blog post will help to hone in those impulses and resist the urge to max out your credit card on containers, gadgets and plants. We have a few tips and tricks below to help your gardens bloom without breaking the bank. Enjoy!

The first thing you will want to do is make a list. You know how you are always told not to go grocery shopping when you are hungry because you will buy everything in every isle? The same goes with gardening shops. If you go in knowing exactly what you need you are less likely to buy everything that looks pretty or you THINK you need. Make a plan, write it down then head out. Trust us, this will save you a lot of time, frustration and cash. Our next tip is especially helpful if you have a lot of ground to cover in your garden. Rather than spending all your money on plants to fill the space, try incorporating things such as lilyturf, ferns and woodland phlox into your garden. Not only will weeds be less likely to flourish with these types of plants, but you will be saving money while covering more ground. And that is a win-win in gardening!

Lastly, if you want to spruce up your garden area try decorating terra cotta pots. Now we understand that traditional terra cotta pots are not exactly eye sores on their own, but these inexpensive gardening staples are the ideal blank canvas and the perfect opportunity for you to incorporate some serious design and color. They are also a great art project for the kids if you are not too picky about the artistic talent that goes into the design. Either way, splashing some color and art on terra cotta pots are a great and inexpensive way to spruce up and bring some life to an otherwise bland décor piece.

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