How to Refresh Your Landscape for Spring (Grove Staff Tips)

Spring in the Florida Panhandle is the ideal time to clean up winter damage, add fresh color, and set your landscape up for success through the summer heat. Whether you're updating a few containers or revamping the entire yard, our staff at The Grove put together a list of top spring refresh tips to guide your garden glow-up.

1. Clean & Clear

• Start by pruning any damaged or leggy growth from shrubs, perennials, or small trees.

• Rake up old leaves and debris to make room for new growth.

• Remove spent annuals and clean up garden beds, containers, and walkways.

2. Add a Pop of Seasonal Color

• Spring is the season for bold blooms. Think Zinnias, Pentas, Salvia, Petunias, and Calibrachoa.

• Mix annuals with long-lasting perennials like Coreopsis or Blanket Flower for continuous color.

• Container tip: use the “thriller, filler, spiller” method for eye-catching pots.

3. Feed Your Landscape

• Apply a slow-release fertilizer tailored to your plant types.

• Acid-loving plants (like Gardenias or Azaleas) may benefit from special formulas.

• Add compost to veggie beds to enrich soil before planting.

4. Re-Mulch & Edge

• A fresh 2–3 inch layer of mulch not only looks clean, but it helps retain moisture, control weeds, and regulate soil temps.

• Re-edge garden beds for a crisp, professional look.

5. Rethink Your Layout

• Move or divide perennials if they’re overcrowded.

• Add structure with shrubs or ornamental grasses.

• Consider a focal point like a birdbath, bench, or flowering tree.

6. Visit The Grove for Inspiration! Our staff is happy to help you pick out plants that are in season and thriving in our area. We’ll walk you through soil needs, sun exposure, watering, and everything else you need to succeed.

Spring is nature’s reset button—take advantage of it with a fresh start in your landscape.