Thursday, March 15, 2012

Look After A Garden In The Early Spring Season

By Vanessa Summer


Spring is upon us and it is the perfect time to start working within your garden. Your garden has made it through the winter and now you have to give it some love to return it to its healthy state. There are various things that that can be done in your garden throughout this season but it must always be done with care. Any time you work hard and use the right tools, you can enjoy a beautiful garden each day.

New seeds need to be planted and standard garden maintenance needs to be accomplished. If you have just begun as a gardener or even just if you have been doing it for a long time, I have wonderful news for you. This article will discuss how to effectively look after your garden during spring.

1) If you wish your plants and flowers to grow well, they need to have any dead wood removed to expose them to the sun.

2) Look at the soil and ask yourself these questions. Does your dirt have any distinct color? Is the soil compacted or perhaps is it all loose and well fertilized? If you feel that your plants and flowers do not have enough soil, now would be the time to add more. Keep in mind that different types of plants need different soil. So if you are going to grow seedlings, make sure that you grab the right one from your local store.

3) Organize your spot and then plant flowers and grass. For lawn, you will find seeds that grow equally well in the less sunlit areas as in the sun. As for flowers, they can be resilient and we suggest you use the plants that bloom more than once, such as calendula, dahlias, or poppies. You can purchase the seed products of these flowers frequently online or from a local store and they usually will have it delivered to your door in one or two days.

4) To be able to keep your new plants and seedlings healthy, always remember that they need enough fertilizer (for nutrients) and water to grow effectively. Despite the fact that you can buy fertilizer that's often used for all plants and trees, it is recommended that you purchase specific types for your different plants as they all have very specific needs (especially roses and new seedlings). If you are shifting your plants around your garden, their rate of growth will be affected by the stress. You can buy a specialized formula that helps with this so remember to get it from your local retailer.

5) To deal with the invasion of insects, prepare an anti-insect solution together (this can be bought from your local store) and apply it to your plants.

Garden accents can potentially add a pleasant touch to your already beautiful garden. Just get hold of your community gardening store to get some ideas. The sky is the limit when it comes to garden accents. Seek to be resourceful and get some inspiration from watching movies like Alice in Wonderland. Spotlights and various well placed smaller LED's can really design a beautiful garden at night. Take the time to use your own ideas and I am certain you can turn your garden into your own wonderland.

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