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More chores that can't wait in spring

Here are a few additions to Michelle Gervais's article in Fine Gardening issue #150

 Read some articles that compliment Michelle Gervais's spring chores article in issue #150 of Fine Gardening.

  

 1. Plan your fall bulb order / Remember your fall cutting garden: While you're looking for empty spots in your spring bulb garden, remember to think ahead and plant some things that will blossom in autumn. Read more here.

5. Cut back ornamental grasses / Divide perennials before they get too big: You'll thank yourself for working ahead of schedule when you notice your neighbors struggling to divide big and floppy perennials later on. Get tips on dividing here.

10. Mulch your beds / Learn more about mulch: When you know why mulch is so important, laying it down becomes much more enjoyable. Read more here.