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PRUNING - blooming shrubs such as forsythia and viburnum, prune them as soon as blooms have pased. Early spring is also an ideal time to prune your roses.

DEADHEADING - Remove spent flowers from bulbs, but leave the rest of the plant as is for the time being.

WEEDING - Pull weeds from your beds and borders before they have a chance to take hold and spread.

COMPOSTING - Tend to your compost if it has been neglected over the winter. If you do not have a compost bin, spring is a great time to start one.

TOOLS - Spring is a good time to prepare your tools for the oncoming gardening season and to make any necessary repairs or new purchases. You will be happy you have done so when summer sets in.

PLANT - Spring is a good time to add new plants to your garden. Be sure that there is no chance of frost.

FERTILIZE & MULCH - Fertilize and mulch beds and boarders. Spring is also a good time to fertilize fruit trees.

STAKING - Stake plants that may be prone to wind damage during the unpredictable spring weather.

LAWN CARE - For established lawns, you should start mowing in the spring, but don't initally cut the grass very short for the first few times. Spring is the best time to start a new lawn from seed.