Countdown to Spring: Three Things to Do to Start Planning Your Outdoor Living Space

The countdown to spring is on and now is the perfect time for spring landscape preparation. After months of harsh cold and snow, your outdoor living space can use some TLC. With early planning and some help from Rice’s, you can have an outdoor space design that you will love all spring and summer long. Here are three things you can do now to plan for spring.

Think of Your Outdoor Space Goals

Do you want a tranquil garden for relaxing? How about a bold patio perfect for warm-weather entertaining? No matter how you use your space, the first step in the design process is to think of your outdoor living goals. Maybe you have an open green space that would look stunning with a walkway or path. Water features bring peace and tranquility to your property, making it the perfect space to unwind after a long day. A few water features we offer include waterfalls, fish ponds and bubblers. At Rice’s, if you bring us your landscaping goals, we can design an outdoor living space plan that will bring your ideas to life. 

Focus on Maintenance 

Spring is the time to perform maintenance on your landscaping after harsh winter weather. Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can be hard on outdoor vegetation. Before installing new plants, start off spring with some bed maintenance. Our bed maintenance service will not only clean up your beds at the beginning of spring, but we will also keep your plants trimmed and fertilized all throughout the growing season. This step helps prepare beds for the upcoming growing season. Early maintenance in the spring will lead to vibrant plants in spring and summer. 

Don’t Forget the Water 

During spring, rain can be unpredictable. Instead of leaving watering to Mother Nature, ensure your plants have proper hydration with an irrigation system. Spring is an ideal time to install an irrigation system before flowers blossom. Now you will never have to wonder if you forgot to water the plants or have them be thirsty during times of little rain. Plants need water to thrive with beautiful blooms. Installing an irrigation system is an investment in the health of your plants. 

Start Planning for Spring Now 

Get a head start on spring! Contact Rice’s today to begin planning your outdoor living space.