Saturday, July 30, 2011

Looking After The Garden In Spring

By Kay Banister


As it's spring and the sun's heat is out, it's time for those who have a garden to come out and start enjoying the season. Over the winter, the garden didn't need very much care. However, spring activities in the garden can be numerous and needs to be done carefully. If you work hard and use the right equipment, you can enjoy a beautiful garden each day.

Because it is the beginning of spring season, it is recommended that you plant new seeds in preparing for the upcoming months. If you have just started out as a gardener or even if you have been doing it for some time, I have excellent news for you. Here's a list containing the stages of spring and the right products to care for the plants and trees. The brand new buds that develop in spring need to have sunlight to thrive so remove any dead branches to ensure that they are exposed to it.

Watch the dirt and ask yourself the following questions. What coloration does this have? How well fertilized is it and is the soil hard or loose? If you think that your plants do not have enough soil, now would be the time to add more. Keep in mind that different categories of plants call for different soil. So if you are likely to grow new plants, make sure that you purchase the right one from your local store.

Organize your area and plant flowers and grass. If your grass will be exposed to the same amount of shade and sun during the day, make sure you buy the appropriate seeds as not just any will do. Poppies can make an excellent component to your garden because they are resistant to the weather and bloom multiple times. 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.

Routinely water your seeds, bulbs and freshly planted seedlings and use the fertilizer and add nutrients to the soil since they need these things to grow healthily. Fertilizers can be found in many varieties, such as liquid fertilizer for green plants and roses, and different varieties for shrubs and trees but also remember that you can get a universal fertilizer that can work with most plants.. Some fertilizer is just effective during certain seasons so just remember to check before you buy. Alternatively get one which can be used all all year round. In case you are having a complication with insects or bugs, purchase a chemical spray from your local store to manage with the problem.

Aside from the regular care you need to give to your garden, you can also add a touch of originality with garden decorations, such as those from the online stores. The sky is the limit in terms of garden ornaments. Try and be imaginative and get some inspiration from watching movies like Alice in Wonderland. Spotlights and various other well placed scaled-down LED's can really produce a beautiful garden at night. Take the time to use your own creative ideas and I am sure that you can turn your garden into your own wonderland.




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