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Landscape pros urge careful pruning, mulching and smart watering as spring arrives
Summary
Extension and water district experts advised early spring pruning, soil sampling, timely mulch application, and cautious irrigation scheduling (generally once weekly in southern Utah during moderate temperatures) to protect plant health and conserve water.
Two landscape experts participating in the Utah Division of Water Resources webinar offered practical early‑spring guidance for homeowners preparing water‑wise landscapes.
"Prune out the dead material from the herbaceous perennials," said Wes, a landscape professional with USU Extension in Wasatch County, who recommended removing winter dead material so new growth can emerge and urged homeowners not to till wet soil (use a hand ball test to check…
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