Happy Spring!

It is finally here! I was out yesterday arranging lawn ornaments and starting yard prep, baby steps, mind you. Below are some tips, and links if you go on About. Today, at About.com. This is the site I wrote for as well under Doll Collecting at About.com. Google the key words and you will find these. It's the first day of spring! And while it may not feel like spring in your area—hello, it's 30 degrees in New York—that doesn't mean you can't start to prep your outdoor spaces for warmer weather, al fresco dining and barbeque season. Read on for smart advice and helpful tips on springy, outdoor projects, keeping your yard happy and healthy and accessorizing your outdoor spaces. Spring Landscaping Like your home, yards need a little spring cleaning, too! After the snow has melted—or if you're lucky enough to live in a warm, snow-free climate—spring is the best time to clean up old, dead plants, flowers and foliage, and start preparing your yard for a great summer. You'll want to learn how to kill crabgrass before it takes over your entire yard, add a pop of color with pretty flowerbeds and plant your late-winter-to-early-spring bulbs before warm weather permanently takes over.•Spring Landscaping Maintenance Tips •The Best Flowering Bushes for Spring •Fun and Festive Outdoor Easter Decorations Search Related Topics: about spring cleaning yard maintenance tree care Spring Gardening It's time to get back into the garden! Even if you're still experiencing harsh winter weather, you can get a head start on your spring garden by starting seeds indoors. And when the weather is finally warm again, you can finally dig into the dirt: plant a healthy vegetable garden, give your garden some oomph with a whole new design and grow the perfect roses with the proper care and pruning.•The Best Blooms for Early Spring •Perennial Plants to Prune in the Spring •10 Major Vegetable Garden Mistakes Search Related Topics: spring bloomers spring gardening seasonal plants Spring Lawn Care Simple maintenance and care can keep your lawn healthy through all the seasons—and make your neighbors forever jealous. Once spring has sprung, you'll want to tackle crabgrass, apply the right fertilizer and aerate and seed the lawn. Just don't over do it—after a long winter, your lawn needs some time to emerge from dormancy and adjust to warm weather again.•10 Tasks to Tackle Before Mowing Season •The Top 5 Spring Lawn Care Tasks •When Should I Apply Crabgrass Killer? Spring-ify Your Outdoor Spaces The best part of spring and summer? Enjoying the outdoors! Whether you have a small space, like a balcony or roof deck, or a huge deck or patio, our Experts have smart ways to decorate and care for your beloved outdoor spaces. First, remove any gross mildew, algae or moss that's growing on your outdoor surfaces. Then, if you're feeling really ambitious, build a pretty garden arbor or floating deck! If you're not feeling so ambitious, grab a patio umbrella and a glass of wine, and kick back and relax on your sweet new patio furniture.•Removing Stains from Patios •How to Groom Ornamental Grasses •How to Open Your Pool Search Related Topics: patio designs patio furniture patio paving materials Related Searches •Outdoor Yard Sign •Lawn Yard Care •Yard Mowing •Yard Maintenance •Scott 'S Lawn Featured Articles Follow About.com on Pinterest How to Make Fresh Ravioli from Scratch Keep Your Flat Screen Squeaky Clean! 5 Ways You Can Go Green Right Now All-Natural Remedies for Heartburn 8 Reasons to Never Write Another Check More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics