In tune with the natural cycle of the seasons, you need to prepare your garden for each new season. Whether it\u2019s for spring or fall, it\u2019s always best to plan. Want to start planning your big garden cleanup<\/strong> now? Here\u2019re our simplest steps to do just that.<\/p>\n
If you have rusty, old tools, you won\u2019t get so far with your garden cleanup<\/strong>. What to do? You can either bring your old tools and fix them or buy a garden cleanup kit. Take care to get the appropriate kit for the season. At minimum, you\u2019ll need the following tools:<\/p>\n
With your tools ready for the big garden cleanup<\/strong>, start by trimming the dead and damaged branches.\u00a0Overcrowded, overgrown beds will also need some pruning. Your first move should be restoring your plants to their original shape. Make sure not to cut the whole branch, use a handsaw to cut a few inches below the damage so the branch can grow back to health.<\/p>\n
Cleaning around your plants is as important as trimming them.\u00a0So, disinfect your plants by removing fallen leaves and dead foliage. Remove the unusable mulch so you can add a new layer later after the work is done.\u00a0Replant frost-heaved plants in the flower beds if they are in good shape.<\/p>\n
Pile up all the shredded leaves, foliage, and cuttings, and even all the mulch in a corner.\u00a0You can set up a fence around it. To accelerate the decomposition rate, cut large branches into small pieces and add a compost starter.\u00a0This is great for organic gardening.<\/p>\n
Spring is a good time to test the level of pH in the soil.\u00a0Remove infected, damaged pasture and turfs to prepare the soil for seeding.\u00a0Keep the new seed moist, dip it into the compost if you need to, it will also help increase germination rate.<\/p>\n
Depending on the season, you may want to shape and prune the hedges, cut overgrown perennials, and pull out excessive weeds.\u00a0It can be an important step in the\u00a0garden cleanup<\/strong> because it can prepare your garden for the next season.<\/p>\n
Prevent pests from destroying all your hard work by putting up a wall fence. If you have pets, this will also help. The type of barrier will depend on the type of pests that are likely to attack your garden.<\/p>\n
Use patio, terrace, or deck cleaners if necessary. However, for pieces of furniture in your garden use a dry cloth to clean any cobwebs and dirt. For tough spots, use a wet cloth or scrubber.<\/p>\n
To wrap up this blog post and your garden cleanup<\/strong>, it\u2019s time to plan for whatever you want to do with your garden the next season.<\/p>\n
What plants, flowers, or trees you want to add to your garden? What major changes you want to make, landscaping or otherwise?<\/p>\n
Now that your garden is all cleaned up, you\u2019re free to enjoy it the way you like. Contact us if you have questions about garden maintenance<\/a> or lawn care<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"