Spring Flower Care

The gray of winter is gone when springtime welcomes tender blooms.

When the frigid temperatures of winter give way to warmer grounds, spring flowers begin to appear. Spring flower care is the first step to producing early blooms to adorn the lawn.

Function

Many consumers hit the garden centers early in the spring, with the intention of dressing up the lawn with bright flowers. The function of spring flower care is to keep the blooms and foliage as healthy as possible, which provides for longer blooming seasons and more attractive landscaping.

Types

Types of care for spring flowers include correct watering and fertilizing methods for each type of flower, as some will need more or less than others. Mulching serves to keep weeds out of flowers, as well as conserve moisture. Deadheading, or removing old blooms, encourages new growth and keeps flowers looking fresh.

Benefits

A healthy, well-groomed garden is just one benefit of spring flower care. According to the University of Illinois Extension, garden therapy can improve range of motion and motor skills and provides the exercise needed to prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.

References

• University of Illinois Extension Homeowner's Column: Health Benefits of Gardening
• Iowa State University Extension: Care of Spring-flowering Bulbs After Bloom
• Flower Gardening Made Easy: How-To - Perrenial Garden Care Through the Season