DENVER (KDVR) — The average homeowner now spends more than $8,000 on landscaping. However, extreme weather shifts can put that investment at risk.
Denver just experienced a snowstorm several days ago, and temperatures are expected to exceed 80 degrees this week.
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Landscaping and garden expert Trela Phelps of City Floral Garden Center tells FOX31 now is the time for homeowners to remain patient and use restraint when it comes to their lawns, which are still dormant.
“I would suggest you just leave it alone. We always tell people we don’t even want you to throw grass seed down or fertilizer until you’ve got the lawn mowed once,” said Phelps.
Recent snow provided insulation and moisture underground, but it is still a good idea for residents to protect their gardens and any winter plants or flowers.
“Vegetable gardening has just started. St. Patrick’s Day is the kick-off for that for us, so most of the people will start planting root vegetables like potatoes and other things, maybe planting some lettuce starts,” said Phelps. “They should be fine, they’re probably going to weep a little bit in that 90 degree heat because they’ve been cool in the evening, again a little shade over the top.”
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Phelps emphasizes that soil should be monitored and, if dry, watered responsibly.
“If we’re not careful, we panic when it gets into 90 (degrees), and we overwater things, so we really want to make sure we don’t water unless it needs it, stick your finger in the soil, you know, and if it’s dry down to the second knuckle, don’t water it,” said Phelps.
Trees may develop leaves early during extreme heat, so residents should monitor branches if Colorado sees another snowstorm before summer.
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