Last weekend, we switched to Daylight Savings Time. - But though the official first day of spring is March 20, it’s important to resist the urge to spring forward and start planting here in Colorado.

The weekend forecast looks to be warm, and along the Front Range, bulbs are starting to peek out of the ground. If you are itching to get outside in the dirt, there are still plenty of tasks you can do to get ready for planting season.

Do DIY maintenance or schedule services for the tasks you won't do yourself:

• Blade sharpening for tools and mowers
• Mower tune-up
• Lawn aeration
• Sprinkler system activation
• Clean-up of leaves and debris
• Adding compost to your veggie garden

Keep in mind that March is historically Colorado’s snowiest month. Don’t let the warm days fool you into thinking you can start planting. Get your plans in place, then wait until the threat of frost has passed.