how to prepare your garden for spring
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Getting ready for a
spring garden can be
a pleasant activity.
Spring brings about
seed-sowing,
growing, and
nurturing your garden
as it comes to life.
Plan to get your
garden prepared early
to make the spring
less hectic.
A written garden plan
will help you stay
focused. Draw in
the flowers, the
outdoor furniture, and
anything else you
want, in their exact
places. Planning in this
manner will guide you
on buying just what
you need and keep
your design cohesive.
Plant seeds from a previous season in seedling trays to keep
indoors near a window that gets a lot of sunshine. Water and tend to
them regularly to get a head start on the new season's plantings.
To test soil, pick some up and
squeeze it into a ball. If the
ball shatters by pressing with
your fingers or by dropping it
from about 3 feet, it is dry
enough to dig. If the ball
keeps its shape or only
breaks into solid sections
rather than loose soil, it still
contains too much water and
is not ready to be worked.
Prep the beds by removing
winter mulch. If they’re well
composted, work into the
top layer of the soil. Utilize
leaf mold or well-rotted
manure.
Prune fruit trees before
buds begin to bloom to
prevent stressing the tree.
Note: an overstressed tree
will yield a tiny crop.
If you like plants you
see growing in
someone else's
garden, ask if you can
take cuttings from
them. In addition to
asking fellow
neighborhood
gardeners for cuttings,
botanical gardens
often have mid-winter
or early spring pruning
clear outs.
Customize your garden with fun accents like a garden bridge or classic
wooden bench. Water features create a serene atmosphere, while bird baths
add cheer and energy. Be imaginative, and design your space to be a place
to get away from the rest of the world. Add an outdoor structure, such as a
gazebo, to create a relaxing, shaded area where you can enjoy your garden.
Your garden should
reflect your taste and
aesthetic preferences.
There is nothing more
beautiful than a well-
tended garden. Get
inspired early by visiting
local gardens and
shopping online for the
best deals on garden
structures and decor.
Fifthroom.com is an online marketplace offering indoor and
outdoor furniture, as well as structures for your garden. You
can shop the entire website to see all available selections or
narrow your focus to just one specialty. Customizable options
are also offered to meet individual design tastes.
Visit www.fifthroom.com or call 1-888-293-2339.