For many across the country, rising temperatures and longer days have triggered explosive growth in their gardens. You're most likely seeing bulbs blooming, perennials bursting through the dirt and shrubs and trees sprouting new leaves.

Now that you've moved from spring prep mode to rapid growth mode, there are new tasks to focus on. Take a look at this mid-spring to-do list from Better Homes & Gardens. 

Clean bird feeders. If you've been taking care of the birds all winter, now is the time to cut back or stop as our feathered friends can now sustain themselves with nature's bounty. You can take down your bird freeders, clean and store them until next fall. Or if you'd like to leave them up throughout the summer, now is a good time to empty, clean and fill them with fresh seed. 

Take notes on spring growth. Before you know it, spring bulbs and other early bloomers will fade away and be replaced by grasses, ferns and an array of perennial plants. So while you still have the opportunity to do so, get out your notebook and jot down any important facts about your spring garden, such as bloom times and where you may need to fill in with additional bulbs come fall. 

Do some early planting. If you want to add new perennials to garden beds, now is a good time to do so, as they'll need some time to get settled and establish roots before the peak heat of summer. You can also add some early color to your landscape with annual varieties that can handle still chilly night-time temps. Check with your local garden center to see which annuals can be planted early.

Introduce new trees and shrubs. The time to add new trees and shrubs is now, provided the ground is no longer frozen. The earlier you can do this, the better, so your trees and shrubs have enough time to grow new roots before temperatures start getting hot.

Apply fresh mulch. Once you're done adding new plants, be sure to add a fresh layer of mulch before weeds have a chance to sprout. Doing so will help your garden remain mostly weed-free come summer.