Autumn is already here in our own outdoor garden. Not that autumn is devoid of charm, but it does mean that some wonderful spring and summer growers have died down. Nevertheless, we have the chance to grow some plants that can last until the early days of winter.
Once leaves start to drop and flowers begin to diminish it's a sign to start doing things. Wintertime with its cold swiftly follows autumn now sneaking in, and gardens must be prepared appropriately. All that might be growing in your garden will need help to see them through till the spring season warmth arrives. We can easily all start with the right advice on what has to be done.
If you have a substantial garden with many trees, it is important to be certain they are cut and ready for the cold season. You simply need a pair of garden shears with which to remove off the dead growth. If this is not carried out, life-giving sunlight could struggle to penetrate through to the healthy branches. While it is thought you can make natural fertilizer using dead leaves, this is not entirely true. The risk would be that the soil quality could be impaired by leaf-borne diseases.
Potassium supports winter hardiness in plants, so be sure your fertilizer contains it. The protective coating will ready the plants for the cold winter. Do not forget that some spring flowers require planting now. Should you have an old covering of fertilizer, remove it and lay a new one. You have to ensure should you cover the soil with dead leaves that they are not infected and distribute them uniformly.
The best time for seeding evergreens is at the outset of October. Get the soil all set by watering it a day or so before you decide to plant. Bulbs must be well watered, without being drowned, when you finally plant them. Remember to always work with the weather, if it's going to pour with rain in a few hours, don't squander your time watering the plants as this could be dangerous to your plants.
The fall is also the right time to turn the dirt. The proper digging level is 15-20 centimeters. Any vegetable matter spread on the ground, like fruit and leaves, need to be removed before digging. Whenever the leaves or fruits are in perfect shape, don't burn them as they can make a great natural fertilizer for the soil.
Something different to consider will be your lawn. Cutting the grass extremely short will be the proper way to prepare your lawn for the winter. Don't neglect to feed it by using special lawn fertilizers to ensure it keeps healthy.
To get hassle-free access keep your garden tools out during October which is the best time for these jobs and for moving plants around before the beginning of winter. When you own ornamental plants that thrive during the hotter months, don't forget to cover them with a protective foil to protect against freezing. Unless the plant is quite large, a two-sheet overlaying of foil will do the job. These plants, especially the less mature ones, are vulnerable to damage from the light reflected off snow, so shield their lower stems by painting them.