Prepare Your Yard for Spring - Colorado Springs

Mar 24

Getting your yard ready for spring in Colorado Springs requires preparation for the region’s unpredictable weather, late frosts, and semi-arid conditions.

Below you will find a step-by-step plan to ensure your yard thrives and a list of hardy Colorado Perennials to consider planting for your yard.

April – Lawn & Garden Prep

✅ Aerate the Lawn – Helps reduce compaction and allows nutrients to penetrate.

✅ Apply Pre-Emergent Weed Control – Prevents weeds like crabgrass from taking over.

✅ Fertilize Grass & Plants – Use a slow-release fertilizer appropriate for the local soil.

✅ Start Pruning Perennials – Cut back ornamental grasses and perennials before new growth.

✅ Prep Garden Beds – Add compost and mulch to improve soil quality and moisture retention.

May – Planting & Irrigation Activation

✅ Turn on Sprinklers – After the last hard freeze (typically mid-May).

✅ Begin Planting – Plant flowers, shrubs, and trees suited for Colorado’s climate.

✅ Mulch Around Plants – Helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

✅ Set Up a Mowing Schedule – Mow grass at about 2.5-3 inches to prevent drying out.

Planting Recommendations

Here’s a list of great perennial plants for Colorado Springs, chosen for their ability to thrive in the region’s semi-arid climate, temperature swings, and high elevation:

Drought-Tolerant Perennials 🌵