Once the winter frost is over, everyone looks up to the spring season. The season of beautiful colors and fragrances, most of us like to have beautiful gardens in homes, offices, parks, or any other area. Beautiful gardens not only enhance the beauty of the area but also have positive effects on humans.
Spring is also the best time of year for your plants. This is the perfect time to flourish your already present gardens or to start up a new one. To prepare your gardens there are many things to consider first. Like weather data, soil structure, availability of seeds/plants, etc. In this article, we will be discussing some basic methods that will guide you through garden preparation.
- Weather Check
It is very important to check for the weather conditions as it will affect the growth of the plant. For instance, very little or too much rain will cause poor or reduced germination respectively. So, check the weather forecast earlier as it plays a vital role in plant development.
- Land Preparation
The second step is to get your land ready for sowing. Remove the debris of previous dead plans if any. There might be a chance that they will grow back. Rake the leaves off the soil. Remove any weeds, as they might take up the plant’s nutrients. Tidy up the flower beds and borders.
- Soil Check
Another vital factor for plant growth is soil health. Check the pH of the soil as it affects the availability of nutrients within the soil. If the soil is compact, till and turn the soil to loosen it up. Add some Mulch in case of dried soil. This will act as a multivitamin for your garden.
- Sowing
Once the soil is prepared and weather conditions are checked. It’s time for sowing. Either you get already prepared pods from the nursery or sow the seeds directly. Depending upon the flower/plant you like. Prepare a proper layout according to the plant growth pattern. Apply fertilizers at the appropriate time and in the right amount.
- Eliminate the Weeds and Pests
Take good care of your plant and protect it from weeds and insects. Applying too much insecticide, pesticide or weedicide might damage your plants too. So it is safe to opt for biocontrol. Introduce insects like Crysoperlla carnea in your gardens, that eat up the larvae, caterpillars, etc. that might damage your gardens.
Conclusion
So these are some of the basic methods, compiled on how to prepare your gardens. Above all these, nurture your plants with utmost love and care and you will have the best blooming garden. Not only pleasing to the eyes, gardens, and plants also give us fresh oxygen to breathe in. Have your time, search for the seeds of flowers, fruits, or vegetables of your choice to be planted and grow a beautiful garden. After all, springtime is all about feeling fresh and reviving once again.
