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Just because Old Man Winter has punched a travel ticket back to the Arctic Circle does not mean you cannot prepare your garden for spring. In fact, now is a good time to take advantage of the dry weather, before spring’s onslaught of rain dampens your garden. From homeowners that were born with a green thumb to the casual gardener who tends to garden soil on weekends, you can follow five tips right now that prepare your garden for spring.
Mulch about Everything Mulching a garden creates an attractive landscape that draws praise from your neighbors. However, mulching your garden produces several other benefits that ensure a lush garden grows in early spring. Soil and plants left unprotected during winter because of the absence of a thick layer of mulch causes the loss of moisture during the driest time of the year. A thick layer of mulch also prevents frost from wreaking havoc on the fertile topsoil you need for growing plants and vegetables. Bulb Location Matters Another strategy for fending off winter frost is to place bulbs in locations that limit exposure to harmful frost. Experienced gardeners place bulbs in the darkest location of a garden to allow the bulbs to become acclimated to cooler temperatures long before frost creeps into the soil Spring Cleaning Before Winter To create a healthy garden for spring, homeowners must clear leaves and other debris from topsoil. Collect leaves for a compost pile that produce the nutrients you need to feed the topsoil over the course of the winter season. Clean topsoil allows the three vital nutrients of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium to enrich topsoil. Remove Weeds By removing weed in your garden before the onset of winter, you create topsoil that does not sprout weeds when the weather warms up in spring. Weeds choke the life out of topsoil by preventing nutrients from moving deep into the ground to enrich plant and vegetable roots. Winter Planting It sounds strange, but make sure to plant tulip and winter wildflower seeds before winter starts to enjoy a vibrant garden full of blossoming plants in time for spring. Plant the seeds in small plots of soil inside of your home, preferably near a window that takes advantage of the winter location of the sun. Homeowners that treat gardening as a year long job typically enjoy healthier gardens than the gardens grown by homeowners that take the winter off. Take advantage of the down time winter weather causes by getting a head start on spring gardening.
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