Our garden currently mirrors the arrival of autumn. Autumn generally has its appeal but many things that were cultivated during the spring and the summer are lost. Not everything is wasted, though, as there are lovely plants we can grow that will please us right up to the early part of winter.
Dropping leaves and flowers failing to keep their color result in thoughts of necessary activities. Those are the first signs of the autumn, so you have to prepare the garden for the cold season. Between now and spring severe conditions will set in, which often can damage or destroy the things living in your garden if they are not protected. There a number of details that should be done to prepare the garden.
Trees must be readied for the cold of winter by being tidied. All that you need to buy is a pair of garden shears to clear away the dead branches. The reason for this is to allow sunlight to reach the healthy branches and sustain life. Many people are under the flawed impression that dead leaves are a great natural source of fertilizer. Many of the leaves could carry problems, affecting the soil later.
Feed the soil with potassium fertilizers. The plants will be protected against the cold of winter by the protective layer. This is the optimal opportunity for planting those blossoms that will bloom in the spring. Old fertilizer layers should be removed and replaced with new ones. Exclusively disease-free dead leaves, if perhaps you want to use them, may be spread evenly as a soil covering.
The introduction of October presents you with probably the most opportune time to plant evergreens. Get ready for planting by watering the soil one or two days earlier. After you've planted any bulbs you must water them, but you should never overdo it. Take care to take into account the weather, given that watering prior to heavy rain will not only be a waste of time and water but also create a threat to your plants.
The earth also needs to be turned in autumn. Tilling to a depth of 15 to 20 centimetres is usually best. Before you decide to undertake this job, you must get rid of any vegetation including fruits and leaves from the soil. Do not burn the vegetation if it's healthy, since it could be utilized to fertilize the soil in a natural way.
Remember in regards to your lawn. If you want to set it for winter, you must trim the lawn as short as possible. Support it's health and wellbeing by feeding it with fertilizers made specially for lawns.
It might be easier to accomplish all these projects and move plants around if you leave garden implements out during October, which is the best month for these activities. The exotic decoratives that take advantage of the hot seasons should be protected against freezing by means of a foil shield. Only two sheets of foil are enough, depending on the measurements the plant. It's essential to also paint the lower foundation of the plant, especially for the younger ones as this will keep the harsh reflective light from the snow from damaging it.