Last updated on October 23rd, 2023 at 08:52 pm
As soon as the garden awakens from hibernation, there are many tasks to be done. These must be carried out so that the garden blooms and thrives in the summer and is a beautiful place to stay. To begin, it is first necessary to take stock of the garden before starting on individual tasks. It is especially important, for example, to bring the hedges into shape and to work the soil. When it gets a little warmer, the first plants can be sown. It is equally important to prepare the garden house for spring and to check and start up the water connections.
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Make an inventory of the garden
The first step in spring gardening is to take an initial inventory. This will clarify, for example, which plants are still in good condition and which have not survived the winter. Likewise, the trees can be taken under the magnifying glass. This makes it easy to determine if they need to be pruned before spring to maximize flowering.
In addition to the plants, the other components in the garden need to be checked. For example, have some pots or garden tools that have been stored outside suffered damage? These need to be repaired or replaced. Likewise, it’s worth taking a look at the garden shed. It may have suffered storm damage, for example. Recreational equipment in the garden, such as swings or seesaws, should also be subjected to a close inspection.
Bringing the hedges into shape
An important task in the spring is to bring the hedges into shape. They have had time over the winter to grow and form shoots at their own will. These must now be trimmed so that each hedge can once again fulfill its full function. In addition to appearance, this primarily involves privacy screening, which provides a clear boundary from neighbors. – The more trimming is done, the denser and wider the hedge plants will grow back.
It is recommended to use modern equipment when trimming the hedges. With them, the hedge gets a uniform image and looks particularly attractive. Also, such garden tools as electric hedge trimmers must be carefully checked before first use. They were stored for several months and may be impaired in their function. Only after their full functionality has been restored, you can use them for gardening.
Working the soil
One of the important gardening tasks that come up in the spring is tilling the soil. For example, it is advisable to dig up the soil to prepare it for sowing. Heavy soils in particular should be dug up so that you can allow microorganisms to come back to the surface. However, care should be taken when doing this. Digging over can allow weed seeds to come to the top and begin to germinate. Weeds that are already present must also be pulled out to prevent them from spreading.
It is equally important to fertilize the soil in an appropriate manner. Organic fertilizers can be used to ensure that plants find a particularly attractive living environment and grow and thrive accordingly. That is why the selection of the appropriate fertilizer is so important. Among other things, plants depend on potassium and phosphorus. That is why many gardening enthusiasts use rock meals. Those who want to go especially natural use compost for fertilizing.
Sowing first plants
In principle, a first sowing of plants from the beginning of March is no problem. However, a distinction must be made here between the different types of plants. For example, there are vegetable seeds that already find a home in the soil at this early time of the year and grow well. Here it should be noted that such seeds require special care and must be well watered.
For ornamental plants, the choice should be early bloomers. After all, there are some plants that can not yet cope with the temperatures in March and may be planted only in April or May. These would otherwise not survive the still quite cold temperatures. The situation is different for early bloomers. These are well adapted to the weather conditions at the beginning of the year and can be planted accordingly as early as March. Such robust plants include, for example, dahlias and lilies.
Prepare the garden house for spring
Already in winter it is important not to lose sight of the garden house. For example, regular airing is important to prevent mold growth. As soon as spring sets in, the garden shed needs to be prepared for the new season. A first task is to remove leaves and slush from the garden house. In particular, the roof should be freed, so that it is not unnecessarily long burdened by an additional weight.
Since the garden house is exposed to all weather conditions from UV rays to snow, the wood should be treated with a glaze. With this it is possible to keep the wood elastic and weather resistant. If the paint on the house has peeled off, now is the time to paint the garden house and make it pretty again.
Damage that may have been caused by a storm, for example, also needs to be repaired now. Especially if moisture has gotten into the garden house, it should be removed as soon as possible. After the measures in the exterior, it goes to the repair of the interior. In particular, the furniture can be carried back into the garden house and prepared for the upcoming season.
Check the water connections and put them into operation
When the gardening season starts again, a lot of water is needed. Therefore, it is advisable to check the various water connections as early as possible. As soon as there is no longer a threat of frost, the connections can be put back into operation and the pipes filled with water. Then it is easy to use the water anywhere in the garden and provide moisture to the plants.
Damaged or broken connections and pipes should be repaired as soon as possible. Once the summer months begin, a lot of water is needed and there is not enough time for this task. Therefore, early in the year should be ensured that a comprehensive water supply in the garden is always provided.