Gardening is an activity that many people love. It is a hobby that can provide health and exercise to the person, and beauty to the land. It is also a hobby that can save keen gardeners some money through the growth of their own vegetables and fruits, or even commercial sales of their own grown vegetation. Gardening can be a very relaxing hobby, although most gardeners will readily admit that it is also hard work and can take a lot of energy at times. However, gardening is an excellent way to enjoy the fresh air, get your yard and garden looking as beautiful as possible, and making sure that the old joints don’t seize up through lack of exercise.
Gardening is an activity that can be enjoyed all year round (weather permitting) in some form or another. There is always something to be done in the garden, no matter how small. Gardening is also a great way to bring the family together – you can get everyone from the kids to the grandparents involved in gardening activities, and you can all then reap the benefits of your hard work in a stunning and very relaxing garden. Of course, there are those that dislike gardening or simply don’t have time for it. This is no excuse to let your garden go to pot! Many people would do anything for the luxury of a garden in which to relax or in which their kids could play, and you should never take your little haven for granted. If you cannot tend to the garden yourself, get a professional in to do it.
Maintaining your garden is a continual job, and each season will bring with it a range of necessary tasks and steps that you need to undertake in order to keep your garden looking great. By taking the time to maintain and nurture your garden and plants, you can reap the rewards with beautiful, fragrant flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables, a range of herbs and a place in which to truly relax. Your garden can look good at any time of the year. With some effort and imagination on your part, your garden can look fresh and pretty in the spring, rich and colorful in the summer, crisp and clean in the autumn, and quite magical in the winter snow.
Spring gardening
The springtime is when you need to start thinking about your spring planting and flowers, but before you do this you need to do a spring garden clean up. Winter can really take its toll on your garden, and a thorough clean and clear is required in order to get your garden ready for spring planting. This is also a great time of year to add to your compost pile, as much of the debris and rubbish that you clear up will be organic. Making your own compost will enable you to treat your soil to nourishment and enrichment, improving the quality of your garden.
Summertime gardening
Summertime is a great time for gardens, as flowers and vegetables bloom into a rainbow of color and fragrances. This is probably the time of year during which you will spend most time in the garden, so you’ll want it to look as good as possible. Remember, your plants, grass and vegetation are going to need plenty of hydration during the hot months, so regular watering is essential. You could also set up a sprinkler to water the lawn. You will also need to cut your lawn and cut back overgrown plants. Summer is also the time when insects and pests are most common, so you may need to think more carefully about insecticides and pest control measures.
Autumn gardening
Autumn is the time when the leaves will start to cascade on to the ground, covering your lawn with leaves of all colors. Again, this is the perfect season in which to start or add to your compost heap, with a great deal of organic waste, such as leaves, available for your use. You will need to clean up your garden during autumn because of the shedding of leaves, and you can actually use these to line the base of flowers and plants in order to keep them protected from harsh weather. This is also the time to start planting some seasonal bulbs.
Wintertime gardening
As winter approaches, you should make plans to winterize your garden. There are a number of steps you can take to protect your garden and plants, and a couple of days worth of work can save you a great deal of time in the Spring as well as helping you to keep a hold of your plants, which may otherwise die. Plants and gardens can really suffer during the colder months, and putting a little extra effort in to provide protection for your plants can ensure that your garden really flourishes as spring approaches.
