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Omg – is Spring about to spring?

September 1, 2013 by Shari

Spring is about to be sprung and I am so behind on my garden planning – not to mention the fact that my husband is keen to sell now that the house is fully renovated and enjoyed the touch of Sydney based landscapers (so how much of a veggie patch will I actually get to enjoy?)


Spring brings with it the longer days, the crisp air, warm sun and the excitement that new life brings. Spring is definitely my favorite season in the garden. It’s a great time to plant some veggies in your garden. 

We were lucky enough to buy a house with a raised garden bed already established. If you don’t have a garden bed, you can still grow a variety of veggies and herbs in pots. I’m thinking that I might try and grow a few more things in pots (so if my husband does end up putting the house up for sale – I won’t be selling my basil and tomatoes with it).

Veggies love full sun and great soil. This means positioning your garden bed (or pots) in a place in your garden where they will get at least 6-8 hours of sunlight each day. This not only helps them grow, but the sunlight also provides nutrients and flavor in your veggies. 

You also need to make sure the soil is rich in nutrients before you plant your seeds/seedlings. This means topping the soil up with some slow release fertiliser before planting your seeds or seedlings. 

If I’m planting seeds, I like to start these off in seedling trays. Seeds need a little more love than seedlings, and I find I can give them that little bit extra if they’re in seedling trays rather than in the veggie garden straight away.

Those seeds will also need a little more shelter from early morning frosts or the next door neighbour’s cat – you can make little ‘greenhouses’ for your seedlings by cutting a plastic bottle in half and placing it over the top of your seedling trays.
 
Mulch is another big plus for ensuring the success of your veggie garden. Not only does the mulch help to stop the weeds, it is also great at conserving moisture, which helps your plants not die! York County Landscapers offer varied lawn/garden care maintenance services like mulching, shrub trimming, weeding, lawn cleanups and many others.

This is great for me, as I do tend to forget about my veggie garden every now and then! (But then again, I’ve got a 4 month old so this now can be forgiven). I prefer to use sugar cane mulch, as this eventually breaks down, and adds more nutrients to the soil. 

If you too live in Canberra – check out what can be planted in September here

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