Neglected Garden: How to Fix It in 4 Steps

Do you have an overgrown garden and would like to know how to restore it to its former glory? Often this space is a mess, either because you've moved to a house where it was abandoned or because you haven't had the time or desire to maintain it. However, if you've now decided to give this place more attention, you should know that a garden needs constant maintenance so that the plants living in it are healthy.

If you want to know how to fix an overgrown garden, in the following GardenWeb article we will give you a series of tips and tricks to bring this space back to life. Take note!

Check the current state of your overgrown garden

Before we get started, it's necessary to take a moment to assess the current state of your garden. In this initial assessment, you should check these basic aspects:

1. What species do I have planted?: check the condition of the vegetation to see what you can salvage and what you need to remove from your garden. You should also observe the condition of the lawn, if you have one.

2. Are there any pests in the garden?: look closely at the plants to make sure there are no insect pests. If there are, use the necessary treatment to combat them.

3. What is the condition of the soil? Before planting anything, you will need to observe if the soil needs any fertilizer or substrate.

Now that you've done a preliminary analysis of this space, it's a good idea to make a list of all the products you'll need to buy, such as fertilizers, pots, etc. After that, you'll need to start fixing your overgrown garden step by step.

First step: remove weeds

The first thing you should do to fix an overgrown garden is to remove all dead plants and weeds. If there are still living plants, it is necessary to prune them and collect the leaves and branches that are on the garden floor.

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Second step: fertilize the neglected soil

If the garden has been neglected for a long time, you will probably need to add fertile soil for the vegetation to survive and so you can also plant new species. However, before putting new soil in your ground, it is advisable to move the soil that was already in the garden. This way, we will aerate it and remove hidden dirt.

Repair your irrigation system or install a new one

If you have an irrigation system in your garden, it is advisable to check if it works correctly before planting new species. If it is in poor condition, it will be necessary to carry out the pertinent repairs. It is also important to check your drainage system, as in the event of rain, plants could be damaged if it does not work correctly.

Plant new vegetables in the garden

Finally, once you have completed all the previous steps, to finish fixing your overgrown garden, you can plant new species in this space. However, you must take the calendar into account so that your new plants grow correctly. In addition, you can also lay new grass, either natural or artificial.

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