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There are many different plants that begin to . ‘ 'Q ‘~ 9, - Enlarge the crack. The first thing to do when repairing cracks that are bigger i show their colors in the spring. A number of _ ' ‘ . ’g} than a hairline crack is to enlarge the crack. Use a chisel and hammer to i perennials, annuals and trees begin to flower or , " ‘ -\-. ‘- / '- enlarge the crack along its entire length. ‘ i show new sprouts come the springtime. Here , '. a > ’ " . *3 t. ., '54 - Undercut the crack. When repairing a crack, you want to undercut the crack. ‘ are some plants that can be planted for spring- as" 1‘ “F 5 ~ Undercutting means you will be making the crack wider at the bottom than at time enjoyment. - ’- s C - . 1 the top When it's time to lay new concrete, undercutting will help create a Annuals ‘ » A“?! It E. ;, » _ UL stronger bond between the new concrete and the old. , looking for first signs of color? book no further if ‘1 1' â€" b / 1 y - Remove loose material. Once the crack has been undercut. remove any loose ‘ than these wonderful annuals. .1: _ ,1. ‘ d ., A material. then brush the cleaned area with a wire brush to be sure no residual - Alyssum: Starting in April, this cascading ()me memo dreamer mterialsarestillthere. ’ bounty of tiny flowers offers a sweet aroma that spring has arr-in: ! sign - Apply a concrete adhesive. A concrete adhesive isn't a necessity, but it will _ attracts butterflies. help the new concrete hold when the time comes to lay it down. Once the , - Dianthus: These vivid flowers also attract but- offef spring shows. adhesive has been brushed into the undercut area, allow it to dry until it has a l terflies and are often a cottage garden staple. . Cherry blossom: The flowers that sprout on slightly sticky feel. . - Gypsophila: Also known as baby's breath, cherry trees are some of the first signs of spring Homeowners who prefer not to use a concrete adhesive should moisten the ‘ these delicate flowers can serve as filler in any Their pink or white buds are often a spectacle. area that needs repairing with water. lust moisten the area, as you don‘t want , landscape. Pink and white varieties are avail- so much so that towns and cities hold cherry any standing water on the area that needs to be repaired with new concrete. able. blossom festivals. ' Apply the concrete as directed. When using a pre-mixed concrete patch, all } - lmpatiens: One of the best-known plants for - Columbine: These beautiful blooms attract you will likely need to add is water. For larger cracks, some homeowners prefer the garden, these annuals come in scores of col- butterflies and can be a nice part of a garden to mix their own patch. When mixing your own patch, you will likely need to l _ors and can generally tolerate full sun to full bed. add sand and/or gravel. Follow the cement manufacturer's instructions ifmixâ€" l shade. - Jacob's ladder. Variegated foliage that is dap- ing your own patch. I - iarkspur: Belonging to the buttercup family, pied with violet-colored flowers can add a sweet - Tightly tamp the patch into the undercut area. All areas should be completely I these flowers bloom in shades of white to violet. smell and visual interest to the garden. filled. . - Pansy: These flowers are some of the earliest . Primrose: These flowers come in a variety of 0 Smooth the repaired area down. As the mixture starts to set. use a trowel or T spring bloomers, arriving alongside spring bulbs shades, making them versatile in any garden. wooden float to smooth down the repaired area. . i like tulips They also tend to attract butterflies and humâ€" 0 Allow the repaired area to dry. 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