How to prepare the garden for spring

We know, it's still winter and it's still a little while until spring officially arrives. However, in the Mediterranean area, some signs of this very special climate that we enjoy can already be seen. The landscape is flooded with almond trees in bloom, flowering heather, lavender in all its splendor... And even in some areas, you can already smell the characteristic orange blossom.

That's why it's important to carry out some tasks to prevent our crops from failing and to encourage them to grow healthy and strong. Keep reading this GARDEN WEB post and discover some tips to prepare your garden for spring.

Finish winter pruning on some plants

Pruning at the end of winter is of vital importance as we will have to remove dead stems and leaves to stimulate the flowering and growth of some of our crops. Among the crops that you will have to prune at the end of winter are deciduous plants and shrubs, plants with a stable shape, and hardy climbing plants.

Remember, before pruning, that your shears are clean and disinfected so as not to damage your plants, and after cutting them, it will always be advisable to use a healing balm to properly close the wounds.

Fertilize your plants at the end of winter

Before spring arrives, another task we should carry out is to check the pH of our garden's soil and then fertilize it according to the needs we find. In this case, you can opt for slow-release chemical fertilizers ideal for this time of year, such as Osmocote Bloom 2/3 months, Osmocote Exact Standard, and Universol Orange from the AICL brand. Or you can also use natural fertilizers such as worm castings.

If you have a drip irrigation system installed, now is the time to check it.

It's normal to neglect our irrigation systems a bit in winter since our plants don't require as much water at this time of year. However, in spring, temperatures rise and we will have to water more, so we must check that everything is in order with our irrigation system.

Some of the checks we will have to carry out are, for example, looking for water leaks in the pipes, changing broken or very worn parts, and cleaning some parts of the drip system, such as the solenoid valves.

Do you want to avoid weeding all spring? Install a weed control fabric in your garden now.

Not only will our plants start to grow faster in spring... the weeds all over our garden will too. Therefore, if you don't want to spend all the way until next winter removing weeds from your garden every so often, the best thing you can do now is take advantage of the opportunity to put down a weed control fabric. This way, you will prevent weeds from growing in your plot and save yourself a lot of work in this space.

Do you have all the tools to prepare your garden for spring? Then visit GARDEN WEB now and order everything you need.

To carry out all the tasks we have mentioned throughout this post, you will need the right tools and materials. At GARDEN WEB, we have everything you need to prepare your garden for spring:

• Healing balm for after all your pruning
• Fertilizers to provide the nutrients your plants need
  
• Weed control fabric to prevent the appearance of weeds

In addition to these products, you can find others that will help you in your garden or orchard, such as bamboo stakes, pots, substrate, and metal mesh, among others.