Must-Do Seasonal Landscaping Prep SPRING INTO ACTION
Spring in Central Florida brings warm temperatures, blooming flowers, and the perfect opportunity to refresh your landscape. Proper preparation lets you set your lawn and garden up for a lush, healthy, and vibrant season. Here’s how to get your landscape spring-ready. Refresh your lawn with proper mowing and feeding. As temperatures rise, your grass starts growing rapidly. Adjust your mower to the recommended height for your turf type — St. Augustine at 4–4.5 inches tall and Zoysia at 2–2.5 inches tall. Apply a balanced, slow- release fertilizer to promote strong root growth and vibrant color. Check and tune up your irrigation system. Spring showers may reduce watering needs, but Central Florida’s dry spells can sneak up
quickly. Inspect your irrigation system for leaks, misaligned sprinkler heads, and proper coverage. Set your schedule to water early in the morning — ideally before 10 — to minimize evaporation. Prune and trim trees and shrubs. Now’s the time to remove dead or diseased branches, shape overgrown shrubs, and encourage healthy new growth. Regular pruning not only enhances your landscape’s appearance but also strengthens plants against pests and diseases, ensuring a lush and thriving garden in the months ahead. Mulch for moisture and weed control. Applying a fresh layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and suppress weeds. Use organic mulches — like pine bark or cypress — for a natural and polished look. A 2–3-inch layer is ideal for optimal benefits.
JUMPIN’ JULIET TURNS 6!
Hello, and happy April! This is one of my favorite times of the year. Why? Because I turn 6 this month! When I think about what I want to do over the next year, all I want more than anything is to keep jumping, smiling, meeting new people, and seeing new things. My daddy says I’m “outgoing,” and my smile is “infectious.” I can’t help it — there are so many fun things to do, and I love it when people around me smile! I also love keeping busy. If you live nearby, you’ve probably seen me riding around on the bike I got for Christmas or on my scooter. I’ve also been taking piano lessons from one of the girls next door, who’s in high school. Being so active can make me pretty hungry, so I love going out to eat — especially at my favorite restaurant, Seasons 52. Whenever I’m there, I order my favorite stuff: flatbread pizza, a little Oreo dessert, and a Shirley Temple. It’s a yummy meal — you should try it yourself sometime!
Although I’m only 6 and still a kid, I don’t want to grow up too fast. I like being a free spirit and spending so much time outside. One of the best things about living in Florida is that many people enjoy the nice weather, but I bet most adults would love to spend all day outside instead of going to offices or riding around so much in cars. I think most people would be happier — and maybe even jump more — if they found more time to act like kids now and then. Not everything needs to be so serious all the time. Even if you’re feeling grumpy, try to laugh and smile — or help someone else do those things — at least once a day. And if you can, JUMP! On that note, it’s time for me to run next door for my piano lesson. Enjoy the rest of your April, and I’ll check in with you again soon!
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