The Best Way To Arrange The Garden For Fall Months

| Saturday, November 19, 2011
By Dashawn Agnes


The earliest signs of autumn are evident in our neighbourhood. Every single season has its appeal, but the coming of autumn does mean saying farewell to many things which flourish only during spring and summer. Not all is wasted, though, as there are lovely plants we can grow that will please us right up to the early part of winter.

When leaves start to fall and flowers begin to fade it's a sign to start doing things. Those are generally the first indicators of the autumn, so you need to prepare the garden for the cold season. Between now and spring extreme conditions will set in, which could damage or destroy the things living in your garden if they are not protected. Here are several useful recommendations that would help you to prepare the garden for the autumn.

Trees need to be prepared for the cold of winter by being tidied. This involves getting rid of dead limbs, and a pair of garden shears is often all that's required. These have the possibility of suffocating the healthy branches by blocking sunlight from getting through. Even though it is thought that you can produce natural fertilizer using dead leaves, this is not entirely true. The danger is usually that the soil quality could be impaired by leaf-borne diseases.

Potassium promotes winter hardiness in vegetation, so be sure your fertilizer incorporates it. Shelter from wintertime cold is provided by the shielding layer. It's the ideal opportunity for planting those plants that will bloom in the spring. When you have an old coating of fertilizer, remove it and lay a new one. Only disease-free dead leaves, if you want to make use of them, may be spread evenly as a soil covering.

The appearance of October provides you with the most opportune time to plant evergreens. Make the soil all set by watering it a day or so before you plant. Don't forget to water the bulbs after planting them but don't drown them. It would be a silly waste to give your plants water just before a large downpour, and possibly cause them damage, so always size up the expected weather.

The land also needs to be tilled in autumn. Excavating to a depth of 15 to 20 centimetres is usually optimal. Before you decide to tackle this job, you must take out any vegetation such as fruits and leaves from the soil. When the leaves or fruits are in perfect shape, don't burn them as they can make a great natural fertilizer for the soil.

Another thing to remember will be your lawn. Getting this prepared for winter requires mowing it as short as you're able. Don't forget to feed it with the help of special lawn fertilizers to ensure it remains healthy.

It will be easier to do all these tasks and move plants around if you leave garden implements out during October, which is the best month for these activities. Those impressive decoratives that take advantage of the hot seasons should be protected against freezing by means of a foil shield. Unless the plant is extremely large, a two-sheet covering of foil will do the job. You should also paint the lower bottom of the plant, especially for the younger ones as this will keep the harsh reflective light coming from the snow from damaging it.




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