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Birds chirping, flowers blooming\u2014the return of spring is always a welcome event here in Austin. If you step outside and are dismayed to find bare branches, brown grass and withered plants, don’t despair. This Texas landscaping guide will whip your yard back into shape in no time.<\/p>\n
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Texas lawns don’t always emerge from winter looking their best, but that’s only temporary. For all the fuss that some people make about their lawns, it’s important to remember that grass is tough and generally takes care of itself. That being said, there are a few things you can do to help it along this spring.<\/p>\n
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Spring is a good time to freshen up the mulch around shrubs and hedge plantings like azaleas and\u00a0camellias. If a shrub appears to have been overtaken by insects or disease during winter, then replace it completely.<\/p>\n
This time of year offers a great opportunity to start pruning. \u00a0However, methods of pruning vary depending on what types of trees and shrubs you have in your yard. Generally speaking, late winter and early spring are the best times to prune, as you\u2019ll want to prune before new growth appears. To avoid damaging the plant, do not prune if new growth has already started.<\/p>\n
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Your front and back yard offer limitless potential for gardening. Whether you’d like to plant daffodils along your walkway or tomatoes in a raised bed, spring is the perfect time to get started.<\/p>\n
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Plenty of plants look good in Texas gardens, but that doesn’t mean they’re cut out for the climate. Before adding plants to your landscape, check their hardiness zones<\/a>\u00a0and ensure they’re suited to the region.\u00a0Austin is right around the border between hardiness zones 8a and 8b, which means plants rated for those zones are just right for your garden. Great options for central Texas include:<\/p>\n This Texas landscaping guide will get your lawn and garden off to a great start this spring. Check out our gardening guide<\/a> for more tips on sprucing up your new lawn.<\/p>\n\n