Because of the quarantine and lockdown brought by the global pandemic, we realize that it is important to grow our own food to avoid the necessity to frequently to go out to purchase food. Gong our in these times is very risky, as more and more people are getting infected, and yet the vaccines are still in the process of development.  

This is why gardens are now planning to include in their garden edible plants and fruits. If you have a garden, you probably have thought that putting and planting food will destroy the overall landscape.  Of course, you can still do gardening and planting food without compromising the organization and aesthetics of what you have built. The landscapers Grand Junction, for instance, can provide you the solution for this.  

Here in this article, we will give you some tips on how to take care of your garden especially for those first timer gardens and landscapers. 

1.Clean up immediately rotting and dead plants 

There is a significance in doing this. This is because the dead and decaying plants may have diseases, bacteria, molds, and other microorganisms that contribute to its decay that could potentially spread to the other healthy parts of the plant and trees. Also, if they are disease-free, you can use them as an organic fertilizer. Bury them into the soil and as they decay, their nutrients will feed the other plants.  

2.Have a soil preparation 

It is important to prepare your soil for spring. So, invest some time in digging up soil and provide them nutrients by putting manure, bone meal, compost, kelp, rock phosphate, and other nutrient and minerals that the plants and trees would need during spring. All of these organic materials that you put would still take time to decay until spring or a few weeks.  

3. Remove weeds 

Just like a parasite, weeds feed on the soil nutrients and at the same time competes with the sunlight and water resource that your plants and trees need. So, to prevent them from goring and multiplying, dig them up into the root and burn. Resist the temptation to just put them away as they could still survive and spread again. 

4.Prune 

Pruning provides many benefits to your plants and trees. First, it cuts away unhealthy parts that may be infested with molds, bacteria, and other insects that prey on the damaged parts of the plants. Second, the cut parts and clippings will serve as an organic fertilizer to the other plants. Third, by cutting the damaged parts, you are relieving the ants form stress and safeguard it from exposure to diseases.  

Other thing you can do: 

  • Divide and plant bulbs 
  • Put on some mulch 
  • Harvest and regenerate your compost 
  • Plant cover crops 

Final thoughts  

Taking good care of your plants and trees as well your food is very easy if you keep a maintenance schedule. All you need to secure is to provide them proper nutrition, good exposure to sunlight, and adequate water for them to survive. So, if you are planning to do some gardening, it is good that you to keep these tips that we give you.