Before the Bloom: Your March Yard Checklist

March in Denver is a month of almosts. It almost feels like spring. The sun hangs a little longer in the sky, the soil starts to unfreeze, and a few brave daffodils take their first shot at blooming. It’s not quite the growing season yet, but that makes it the perfect time to prepare your yard for everything that’s coming.

Here’s what we recommend at Oak & Canyon during this transitional stretch:

Gentle Cleanup

Begin removing leaves, fallen branches, and winter debris from your lawn and beds. But go easy! Many plants are just beginning to push new growth, so avoid deep raking or aggressive digging. Think of this as tidying up before company arrives.

Wake Up Your Irrigation

Now’s the time to inspect your drip lines and sprinkler heads. Look for cracks from freeze damage, clogs from leaf litter, or anything knocked out of alignment during the winter. Instead of turning the system on full blast, just take stock and make a plan for what needs fixing before the watering season begins.

Hold Off on Fertilizer

It’s tempting to start feeding your lawn, but hold off until at least late April. In March, your grass is still slowly waking up. Premature fertilization can actually stress it out or encourage weak growth. The same goes for pruning, only trim what’s dead or hazardous if necessary. March is a wet month in Denver, but your yard might need some water. Don’t turn on irrigation yet, but give your plants a little drink from the hose if there is no snow or rain in the forecast.

Start Seeds Indoors

If you're eager to get growing, March is a great time to start seeds indoors. Herbs, vegetables, and annual flowers can all be started under lights or on a sunny windowsill. That way, you’ll be ready to transplant once the weather warms up for good in April and May.

Schedule Spring Services Early

The best way to stay ahead of the rush is to get on the books now. Whether it’s a yard cleanup, minor irrigation repair, or fresh planting, March is when our schedule starts to fill. Need help getting your yard ready for spring? We’re here.

March is quiet, but it won’t be for long. A little work now means you’ll be ready to enjoy the season as soon as it arrives. At Oak & Canyon, we love this time of year because it’s all about the potential.