Spring maintenance of the garden

The garden does not begin its life with the first mowing in April. She "wakes up" much earlier, and the way, on which it will develop, depends entirely on the work done in February and March. Spring maintenance is not a matter of aesthetics, but of biological and engineering survival. In this article we will look at why neglecting early care compromises the entire garden and why a professional start is the most pragmatic choice for any gardener.

Content

The logic of the early start: Prevention versus reaction
Soil restart and nutrition
Protection from diseases and pests in the bud
Financial effectiveness of timely care
Frequently asked questions
Conclusion

The logic of the early start: Prevention versus reaction

In the spring, plants direct all their energy into new growth. If at that time they are surrounded by dead vegetation, weeds or disease, their capacity for development is limited.

Soil restart and nutrition

After the winter rains and snows, the soil is often compact and poor in digestible nutrients.

Nitrogen boost: Early spring fertilization provides the nitrogen, necessary for photosynthesis and building healthy foliage.
Soil structure: Spring treatment improves aeration, which is vital for root respiration.

Protection from diseases and pests in the bud

Most fungal diseases and insects wake up together with plants.

Splashing: The first preventive spraying with copper-containing preparations reduces the risk of infections throughout the season.
Cleaning: Removing last year's dried residue destroys the pests' hiding places.

Financial effectiveness of timely care

An investment in spring maintenance is insurance against future costs. Replacing a dead tree or reseeding an entire meadow due to disease costs ten times more than a one-time professional service in March.

Frequently asked questions

1. When is the deadline for spring training?
The ideal window is until the end of March. After the leaves of the plants, many of the procedures (such as hard pruning) become dangerous for them.

2. Can I prepare the garden myself??
You can clean the leaves, but specific activities such as scarification and technical pruning require specialized technique and knowledge, so as not to damage the plants.

3. Should I water?, if it rains often?
In spring, moisture is usually sufficient, but the irrigation system check should be done now, to be ready for the first dry days in May.

Conclusion

Spring maintenance is an investment in a healthy garden and lays the foundations, on which your yard will build its vision for the next six months. Without a solid foundation in the spring, the summer garden remains vulnerable and difficult to maintain.

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