Preparing Your Florida Lawn & Garden for Spring: 5 Things to Do in February

While much of the country is still buried in winter weather, February in Southwest and Central Florida is the perfect time to start preparing your lawn and garden for spring. Taking care of a few simple landscaping tasks now can make a huge difference in how healthy and vibrant your yard looks in the months ahead.

At GoMulch, we see many homeowners start their lawn and garden projects this time of year—and with the right preparation, you can set your landscape up for success before the warm spring growing season arrives.

Here are five things Florida homeowners should tackle in February.

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1. Refresh Your Mulch

Mulch does more than just make flower beds look tidy—it helps retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and suppress weeds.

By late winter, many mulch beds have broken down or faded from the Florida sun. February is the perfect time to add a fresh layer before spring planting begins.

Benefits of refreshing mulch:

• Improves moisture retention
  
• Reduces weed growth
  
• Protects plant roots
  
• Instantly improves curb appeal
  
  

For best results, apply 2–3 inches of mulch around shrubs, trees, and garden beds.

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2. Start Fertilizing Your Lawn

Many Florida lawns use warm-season grasses like St. Augustine, Bahia, or Zoysia. These grasses begin waking up as temperatures gradually rise.

Late winter is a great time to:

• Apply a slow-release fertilizer
  
• Strengthen root systems
  
• Encourage early green-up
  
  

Proper fertilization now helps create a thicker, healthier lawn heading into spring.

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3. Prepare Garden Beds and Soil

If you’re planning a vegetable garden or adding new flowers, February is a great time to prepare your soil.

Improve your beds by:

• Adding compost or garden soil
  
• Mixing in organic matter
  
• Improving drainage in sandy areas
  
  

Healthy soil now means stronger plants later.

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4. Trim and Clean Up Landscaping

Winter storms, cooler weather, and natural plant cycles often leave yards looking a little messy by February.

Take time to:

• Remove dead branches
  
• Trim shrubs and hedges
  
• Clear leaves from garden beds
  
  

This cleanup not only improves the appearance of your yard but also helps plants focus energy on new growth.

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5. Plan Your Spring Landscaping Projects

Many homeowners wait until spring to start landscaping projects, but planning ahead in February makes everything easier.

Consider projects like:

• Adding decorative rock
  
• Installing new planting beds
  
• Refreshing walkways or borders
  
• Updating mulch around trees
  
  

Getting supplies early also helps you avoid the busy spring rush.

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February is one of the most important months for preparing Florida landscapes for the growing season. A little effort now—refreshing mulch, improving soil, fertilizing lawns, and cleaning up beds—can make a big difference in how your yard looks by spring.

If you're planning a lawn or garden project, stop by your local GoMulch location for mulch, soil, rock, fertilizer, and landscaping supplies to help get the job done right.