| Gardening in the spring is the next best time to garden | | | | ensure your project is completed properly. After you |
| behind the fall. The increased rainfall and temperatures | | | | complete your site layout you can start preparing for |
| provide a perfect setting for plants and their roots. | | | | planting. Based on your soil tests, fertilizer can be |
| Well established roots will help your plants fight off the | | | | added to the soil correct whatever is needed for the |
| damage droughts and insects throughout the year. | | | | plants chosen. Any changes to the soil should be |
| Although not as good as planting in the fall, spring | | | | mixed in well and as deep as possible to make sure |
| planting is still a very successful time to build a garden. | | | | the plant is able to take advantage of the adjustment |
| Each plant has specific needs to be considered prior | | | | as deep as it roots go. |
| to planting. Certain plants require direct sunlight, shade, | | | | You will want to dig the wholes for each plant in a |
| frequent watering, certain soil types, and drainage. A | | | | oversized funnel shape. You will want to loosen the |
| soil test can be done to understand the existing | | | | roots from the existing soil in the planter and place the |
| conditions. This test will reveal the nutrient level, pH | | | | plant in the hole. Release the plant from any basket or |
| level and soil texture. Without this information you could | | | | wiring prior to planting. Breaking the roots from the |
| be wasting your time and money planting less tolerant | | | | extended sides can stimulate the plant and allow it to |
| and needy plants. Unfortunately, these often tend to be | | | | grow larger within the hole. Mix in the soil in with the |
| the more exotic and attractive plants. | | | | freed roots. Make sure the plants face is showing it's |
| The next step would be to plan the grounds of your | | | | best side if it is visible and be sure it is planted straight. |
| garden. Popular items to include are garden bridges, | | | | Do not pack the soil down to hard to allow the roots |
| landscape rocks, and koi ponds. Garden bridges | | | | to expand easily. |
| completely enrich your environment and require very | | | | All that is left is to ensure that the plants are properly |
| little maintenance. Koi ponds on the other hand can | | | | watered and not damaged. Following the steps listed |
| require more work and maintenance but bring another | | | | above you can expect to enjoy your garden year |
| sense of life to your garden. Make sure you plan your | | | | after year. |
| landscape prior to planting your spring flowers to | | | | |