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Spring Cleaning

(& more!) in Your Native Garden

Stefan Babjak

Wise Hands &

Wise Hands Native Nursery

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About me

  • Co-Owner Wise Hands
  • Co-Owner Wise Hands Native Nursery
  • FANN & FNPS Member
  • ISA Certified Arborist
  • FNGLA FHP
  • Former Nursery Production Manager at Wilcox Nursery

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About us!

Install

design & install

maintenance

wholesale nursery

design & install

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Agenda

Pruning,

Watering,

Weeding,

Planting,

Grasses,

& Planning for Summer

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What is happening with native plants in the spring?

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Pruning shrubs and small trees

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Wildflowers, Weeding and watching out for seedlings

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Planting densely and filling in gaps

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IWM

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Dethatching and pruning grasses. New Grasses to use.

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Planning for Summer

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Take care of weeds ahead of time

Mulch heavily to avoid weeds

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Mulching

Prevents weeds

Nice fresh look!

Thinner layer over re-seeding areas

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Questions & Discussion

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