Those of us who view Gardening as a wonderful and rewarding hobby are dreaming of flowers, shade from our favorite trees and homegrown vegetables. Others are dreading lawn and yard maintenance. In either case, April is a good month to prepare for the growing season ahead. A little planning and preparation will create a healthy environment for our landscape investments and will pay off during the summer growing season. If it has not been done, April is a good month to core aerate the lawn.
Aeration permits air and water with nutrients to penetrate the soil.
It reduces compaction of the soil and controls thatch in the lawn. Inspect trees and shrubs for parasites, disease and damage. Should you notice any abnormalities on leaves, branches or bark, call your county office of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. Someone there can help identify the source of the problem and recommend possible solutions. If you did not fertilize the lawn in the fall, April is a good time to do it.