6. Plant spring-flowering bulbs.
Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are just some of the must haves for spring gardens, but don't forget to plant some crocus, snowdrops, grape hyacinth, and other small, early bloomers right in the lawn. They'll be through blooming and the foliage will have died back before the first mowing. Plant some bulbs in containers then place the pots in a sheltered but cool dry place (you may want to store wrapped in plastic or newspaper to ward off pests like mice, such as a storage building or unheated garage. In early spring (after the last of the snow) bring the containers outdoors to grow and flower.
7. Prepare new garden beds.
Instead of stripping the grass or waiting to till your new bed next spring, start now by laying down a thick layer of newspapers or corrugated cardboard over the lawn area you are planning to transform into a garden bed. Then cover with a layer of straw or mulch. Your local farmer's co-op or garden store is a good place to get straw. This will smother the grass over the winter, making it easier to till in any remaining lawn in spring, which also adds nutrients to the soil. You may want to use landscape fabric and decorative mulch in place of the newspapers for new perennial gardens.
Remember that your landscaping plans will go a long way to giving your home more curb appeal for that planned sale in the spring. You need to get the buyer's in the front door and curb appeal goes a long way to getting potential home buyers there.
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