Spring preparation of the garden

Spring preparation of the garden

Spring preparation of the garden - what you should not miss

Spring is the "preschool" phase of your garden. Everything, which you invest as labor and care in February and March, determines how your yard will look in July. Many owners are waiting for the first hot days, to start work, but then it is often too late for key procedures such as pruning and early feeding. In this article, we'll look at the technical to-do list, which guarantee a healthy and aesthetic appearance of the garden for the whole season 2026.

Contents

Cleaning and inspection after winter

The first step is to remove everything superfluous, which winter has left behind.

  • Plant waste: Collect the fallen twigs, rotted leaves and leftover mulch. They are an incubator for fungal diseases and pests.
  • Damage inspection: Inspect bushes and trees for frostbite or breaks from the snow. Now is the time to decide if any plants need replacing.

Sanitary and shaping pruning

This is the most important task for February and early March, before the active juice movement begins.

  • Tools: Use only sharp and disinfected tools. A torn incision is an open door to infection.
  • Purpose: Remove the dead, diseased or crossing branches. This improves the light regime and aeration in the crown.
  • Decorative species: Most summer flowering shrubs are pruned heavily now, to stimulate new growth.

Nourishment: First doses of energy for the soil

After winter, the soil is exhausted. To get plants off to a strong start, they need specific macronutrients.

  • Nitrogen (N): Now is the time for nitrogen fertilizers, which stimulate vegetation and green color.
  • Mulching: Add another layer of mulch (tree barks) in the beds. This will suppress the weeds, who wake up first, and will retain moisture in the soil.

Prevention of the automated irrigation system

Do not wait for the first drought, to turn on the system.

  • Check for leaks: Run each zone separately and inspect for cracked pipes or thawed sprinklers.
  • Cleaning filters: Check sump filters and sprinkler nozzles - sand and scale often block them in winter.
  • Programmer Setup: The first waterings should be rare and short. Преполиването на студена почва води до гниене на корените.

Ryegrass restart: Scarification and aeration

Тревата се нуждае от „детокс“ веднага щом почвата изсъхне достатъчно, за да се стъпва по нея.

  • Скарификация (Вертикутиране): Извадете „филца“ и мъха. Това позволява на въздуха и водата да достигнат до корените.
  • Sowing: Ако имате „плешиви“ петна, март е идеалният месец да добавите нова тревна смеска.

Frequently asked questions

1. Кога точно е най-добре да се реже?
За повечето видове – веднага щом преминат големите студове, но преди да се разлистят. Обикновено това е прозорецът между 15 февруари и 15 March.

2. Мога ли да торя, if there is still frost?
Yes, slow release granular fertilizers are designed to start working gradually. The frosts will not prevent them.

3. Should I water in March??
Only if the spring is unusually dry. Usually the soil has enough moisture from the winter, but newly planted plants should be monitored daily.

Conclusion

Spring preparation of the garden it's not just cleaning – it's an engineering and biological setup of the property for the coming season. By paying attention to the details now, you guarantee yourself, че през юни и юли ще имате здрава и устойчива растителност. Ако процесът ви изглежда сложен, a professional support subscription is the surest way to ensure that none of these critical steps are missed.

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