Saturday, March 29, 2014

Spring Clean Gardening Checklist

It’s beginning to look a lot like Spring as the Winter weather calms down. Fresh bulbs are growing, leaves and buds are appearing on the trees and the days are getting longer. With Spring comes the Spring Clean and the urge for DIY and gardening projects as we get ready to enjoy the outdoors this Summer.
If you’re planning your gardening and DIY this March, here’s a checklist of things you’ll need.   
Tools
  • Let your lawnmower to have the oil changed, bolts tightened and blades sharpened.
  • Inspect your gardening tools.
  • Remove soil from your tools’ metal parts.
  • Sharpen your tools.
  • Rub the metal parts with olive oil to lubricate them.
Lawn
  • Assess your lawn’s health.
  • Purchase Test kits for soil testing.
  • Lime, treat moss and, finally, reseed as needed.
  • Fertilise your lawn.
  • Get rid of weeds as they sprout.
  • Consult with an expert in your area for dealing with persistent pests.
Soil
  • Remove mulch over the course of several days, exposing the soil gradually.
  • Till or spade soil 6 to 12 inches deep.
  • Mix in compost, peat moss and fertiliser for plants or vegetables.
  • Rake the soil level to smooth out low spots.

Seeding & Planting

  • Choose neighbouring vegetables carefully.
  • Plant some perennial vegetables right in your rich new soil.
  • Later in the month seed or set out hardier vegetables.
  • Be sure the seedlings get lots of light.
  • Plant fruit trees and berries (from late March into April).
  • Set out or plant new roses and cool-loving flowers.

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