Preparing for Spring

Spring may still be a ways off, and there has certainly been no signs of robins, a spare fly or any signs of new life! Thank god, because now is the time to begin thinking about what types of bulbs you have. Did they need to be taken in over the winter? I know sometimes I forget, and have found mushy and soft bulbs in the soil the following spring. No new signs of life there! It is important to read packages to see what types of temperatures bulbs take. Just remember, the longer you have bulbs, the more full and beautiful they become. Age does wonders in terms of bulbs in garden setting!

Young plants of all types may struggle the 1st couple years until they get established. Providing frequent water in the fall, clipping back dead or crowded branches and providing fertilizer are all ways to help increase viability in the winter months. By doing so, you're plants will sure appreciate the help! click here to find some help in trimming up branches of trees and bushes.

Raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries are all plants that provide adequate summer fruit when treated properly. It is important that you pay attention to the plant! For example, strawberries require lots of frequent water because their root structure is easily dried out in how weather because of it's shallow roots. Raspberries are said to be easy keepers. I beg to alter that and add in there if provided LOTS of water in the fall. I should know, as I'm pretty confident I've got them down after the third try! Blueberries, depending on variety can also withstand cold winters. Acid soils is what blueberries love. In fact, the correct acidic soil mixture with some fall fertilizer will help them withstand cold much better than a weak plant! click here for some raspberries that will create baskets of summer treats!

There is plenty of things to think about before the signs of spring appear. Please stay away for a while longer robins! I'm surely not ready yet!