Spring
gardening tips
MULCH IN SPRING
Applying a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of your plants
will keep their roots cool while preserving moisture and discouraging
the growth of weeds. The added advantage of mulch is that it considerably
reduces your plants' water needs.
FERTILIZE
IN EARLY SPRING
The start of spring is the best time to fertilize your plants. The
onset of spring marks the growing season for every plant. The best
way to do this is to spread out an all-purpose fertilizer and water
it down with the sprinkler. Your garden will be on its way to a spring
boom.
PRUNE
BEFORE SPRING
Most varieties of fruit trees, roses, berries, and vines such as wisteria
should be pruned before spring growth occurs.
SPRING
FOR A BIRDHOUSE
The onset of spring not only brings warm sunshine and ideal planting
conditions, but also the increased probability of insects damaging
your crops. To help battle the insect problem, install a birdhouse
in your garden. By inviting insect-eating birds to stay, you will
have allies in the fight against pests while reducing the need for
chemical-based pesticides.
SOIL:
PREPARATION
IS KEY
A good bed of soil will make all other gardening tasks easy. Watering,
planting, weeding, and fertilizing will be simple, and your plants
will be healthy enough to be free of disease and pests. Take the time
in the beginning to build a rich soil with plenty of organic material
and watch how your garden responds.
SUMMER
WHITES
The following are a few of the plants that will bloom white in your
summer garden if planted in spring! Asters, sweet peas, zinnias, and
oleander. Bulbs that will bloom white in summer if planted in spring
include calla lilies and tuberous begonias.
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