To turn a piece of earth into a green paradise requires a lot of manipulation. Two experts explain what needs to be done in the coming weeks and what trends are shaping garden design this season.
The green sprouts mild temperatures lure us outdoors. The nature is earlier this year earlier than usual. Although one may not trust the spring to one hundred percent, the gardening but you can already tackle. From Augusta, GA this is essential.
Flowers & beds
One of the most important works in spring is to loosen up the soil. Weeds and leaves should be removed. The earth should always be kept moist: as it is already relatively warm, irrigation may be necessary. Check water pipes for damage and keep an eye on them when it freezes, you have to turn it off again. Fertilization is weather dependent, depending on the needs you can still use it; wait one to two weeks. If it snows again, it is not optimal if you now over-stimulate the plants to go into the juice.
As soon as the soil is frost-free, the perennials are removed in the case of perennials or, in the case of bush roses, the accumulated soil is removed. For the replanting of hardy perennials is now a good time. When buying, you should make sure that they were not stimulated in the garden centers too much to growth. The smaller and more compact the plant, the healthier.
Trends are difficult to determine for the garden. Plantings have a long-term effect and only become beautiful when they are properly grown. "If you are too dependent on a trend, it is bad if it changes.
Race
Scarify, pluck moss and remove any brown spots, if any, with the rake. If the lawn is to light up early in vigorous green, it is possible to fertilize for the first time. There are more gardens with natural meadows again. That was not seen 20 years ago. Because the short-cut turf can be better used, it is still preferred. On a colorful meadow you cannot just run around, play on it or turn off furniture. A tip for the experienced: With the lawnmower you can create contrasts to the level. Parts of the meadow become short and islands or figures are kept longer. It allows you to design and change spaces. While mowing, it is a common problem to get the wheels stuck in grass or maybe in snow and here you can learn how to remove a stuck lawn mower wheel.
Trees
In March, the planting time for trees and shrubs begins. Anyone who already owns fruit trees can free them from dead branches and cut them. In spring, the plant is not so much in the juice, so close wounds better than in autumn. In the case of fruit trees, winter spraying can now also take place: The branches are covered with a layer. Pests that wintered will die off. For avenue trees, a shape cut is made.
