Preparing your garden for Spring
Gardening is a fun hobby, and the right preparation can make it even more enjoyable.
In this post, we’ll show you how to get your garden ready for spring.
Buy seeds
When you’re shopping for seeds, look for ones which you’re interested in. Are you interested in growing your own fruit, vegetables or herbs? Or are you looking for bright flowers to grow and plant in your garden?
There are so many options out there for you to enjoy. It’s even a great way to teach your children about the lifecycle of plants.
You can pick seeds up from garden nurseries, in supermarkets or almost anywhere.
Create your planting calendar
The planting calendar is the most important tool you’ll use to create a productive garden during the year.
You can make one yourself, but there are plenty of free apps and websites that will do it for you.
Our advice is to start with a blank piece of paper and plan out your garden for the entire year. Think about what kinds of plants grow in your area and with your soil type.
Clean out your greenhouse
- Remove any dead plants and weeds – This is an important step because if you don’t get rid of these items, they can harbour pests, diseases and other problems that could spread to your new plants.
- Clean out any pots or trays that are no longer needed – If it has been a while since the last time you used them, wash them out with soap and water before discarding them so that they aren’t full of extra dirt or leaves when they enter the trash bin.
- Clean out any debris from the floor of your greenhouse – You want it so that there is more room for new plants to grow.
Get ready to grow seeds
There are a few things to consider before you can start planting seeds.
You’ll need to have trays that are ready and waiting for your seedlings and make sure they are in an area with good light.
Tidy up the garden
It’s time to tidy up your garden and get it ready for the growing season.
Tasks include removing weeds and dead plants, preparing your soil for planting and making sure the garden is tidy.
Clean your paths
Another great way to make your garden look its best is by cleaning the paths and steps. If there is any dirt on the path, then you should simply use a jet wash machine to clean it off.
If you want to ensure that the surface of your patio never looks dirty again, then we offer a service that will maintain and seal existing patios for you.
This means that our clients who have already paid for this service are in luck as they won’t need to do anything further!
Take care of maintenance such as fences, gates, and sheds
You’ll want to make sure fences are repaired or replaced if they’re damaged, and check all gates for working parts.
It’s important that these areas are functional so that you can keep the animals in their proper areas and keep them from getting out.
Take care of the soil by adding compost and organic matter
Compost is a great way to add organic matter to your soil.
Composting is also a good way to get rid of waste, such as old leaves and other garden debris.
Organic compost provides nutrients that plants need to grow, so they will be stronger and healthier when planted in the springtime.
You can make your own compost at home by collecting garden waste like dead leaves, grass clippings, wood ash from burning firewood and straw (not hay).
You’ll want a large container with holes in it for aeration so that oxygen can reach all parts of what you are using as material for making compost; otherwise, it may turn anaerobic which means there won’t be any air available for beneficial bacteria growth necessary during decomposition process thus resulting in a poor quality product which eventually could lead failure when trying later use this material after “cooking” period passes over few months time frame
You can have a healthy and successful garden this season!
This season, it’s important to be prepared. If you’re not sure what you’re doing, or if you haven’t taken the time to plan ahead and make sure that everything is in place before starting your garden, then it’s going to be difficult for you to achieve the results that you want.
Here are some things that can help:
- Make sure that the seeds you choose are appropriate for the season. You don’t want to plant tomatoes on an early spring day when there’s still snow on the ground! Make sure that all of your plants can thrive in their current environment before purchasing them or taking action with them.
- Invest in good gardening tools like shovels and hoes so they can properly handle heavy work (like digging up hard dirt) without breaking down over time (like cheap shovels tend).
We hope you found this article helpful.
We’re excited for you to get started on your spring gardening, and we can’t wait to see what you grow!