Gardening in the spring is the next best time to garden
behind the fall. The increased rainfall and temperatures
provide a perfect setting for plants and their roots. Well
established roots will help your plants fight off the
damage droughts and insects throughout the year. Although
not as good as planting in the fall, spring planting is
still a very successful time to build a garden.
Each plant has specific needs to be considered prior to
planting. Certain plants require direct sunlight, shade,
frequent watering, certain soil types, and drainage. A
soil test can be done to understand the existing
conditions. This test will reveal the nutrient level, pH
level and soil texture. Without this information you could
be wasting your time and money planting less tolerant and
needy plants. Unfortunately, these often tend to be the
more exotic and attractive plants.
The next step would be to plan the grounds of your garden.
Popular items to include are garden bridges, landscape
rocks, and koi ponds. Garden bridges completely enrich
your environment and require very little maintenance. Koi
ponds on the other hand can require more work and
maintenance but bring another sense of life to your garden.
Make sure you plan your landscape prior to planting your
spring flowers to ensure your project is completed
properly. After you complete your site layout you can start
preparing for planting. Based on your soil tests,
fertilizer can be added to the soil correct whatever is
needed for the plants chosen. Any changes to the soil
should be mixed in well and as deep as possible to make
sure the plant is able to take advantage of the adjustment
as deep as it roots go.
You will want to dig the wholes for each plant in a
oversized funnel shape. You will want to loosen the roots
from the existing soil in the planter and place the plant
in the hole. Release the plant from any basket or wiring
prior to planting. Breaking the roots from the extended
sides can stimulate the plant and allow it to grow larger
within the hole. Mix in the soil in with the freed roots.
Make sure the plants face is showing it's best side if it
is visible and be sure it is planted straight. Do not pack
the soil down to hard to allow the roots to expand easily.
All that is left is to ensure that the plants are properly
watered and not damaged. Following the steps listed above
you can expect to enjoy your garden year after year.
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Customize garden bridges for your garden at
http://www.redwoodgardenbridges.com . Article written and
distributed by Steve Cancel, IT Manager of Secure Link -
http://www.slwebsolutions.com .
behind the fall. The increased rainfall and temperatures
provide a perfect setting for plants and their roots. Well
established roots will help your plants fight off the
damage droughts and insects throughout the year. Although
not as good as planting in the fall, spring planting is
still a very successful time to build a garden.
Each plant has specific needs to be considered prior to
planting. Certain plants require direct sunlight, shade,
frequent watering, certain soil types, and drainage. A
soil test can be done to understand the existing
conditions. This test will reveal the nutrient level, pH
level and soil texture. Without this information you could
be wasting your time and money planting less tolerant and
needy plants. Unfortunately, these often tend to be the
more exotic and attractive plants.
The next step would be to plan the grounds of your garden.
Popular items to include are garden bridges, landscape
rocks, and koi ponds. Garden bridges completely enrich
your environment and require very little maintenance. Koi
ponds on the other hand can require more work and
maintenance but bring another sense of life to your garden.
Make sure you plan your landscape prior to planting your
spring flowers to ensure your project is completed
properly. After you complete your site layout you can start
preparing for planting. Based on your soil tests,
fertilizer can be added to the soil correct whatever is
needed for the plants chosen. Any changes to the soil
should be mixed in well and as deep as possible to make
sure the plant is able to take advantage of the adjustment
as deep as it roots go.
You will want to dig the wholes for each plant in a
oversized funnel shape. You will want to loosen the roots
from the existing soil in the planter and place the plant
in the hole. Release the plant from any basket or wiring
prior to planting. Breaking the roots from the extended
sides can stimulate the plant and allow it to grow larger
within the hole. Mix in the soil in with the freed roots.
Make sure the plants face is showing it's best side if it
is visible and be sure it is planted straight. Do not pack
the soil down to hard to allow the roots to expand easily.
All that is left is to ensure that the plants are properly
watered and not damaged. Following the steps listed above
you can expect to enjoy your garden year after year.
----------------------------------------------------
Customize garden bridges for your garden at
http://www.redwoodgardenbridges.com . Article written and
distributed by Steve Cancel, IT Manager of Secure Link -
http://www.slwebsolutions.com .
