🌱Spring is the perfect time for gardening, with longer days and increased plant growth.
💦Make sure to water your plants, especially seedlings and those growing in greenhouses.
❄️Be cautious of late frosts and protect cold-sensitive plants by covering them.
🪱Leave the old stems of herbaceous perennials over winter to provide shelter for beneficial bugs.
🌿Trim back herbaceous perennials in early spring to allow new growth and improve the soil.
When should I start watering my plants more frequently?
—With the warmer weather in spring, monitor the weight of your pots and water them when they feel light.
Should I be worried about late frosts damaging my plants?
—While spring brings milder weather, there is still a risk of frost. Protect cold-sensitive plants with covers or row covers.
Why should I leave the old stems of herbaceous perennials over winter?
—Leaving the old stems provides a habitat for overwintering bugs, including beneficial insects like pollinators and pest predators.
When should I trim back herbaceous perennials?
—Once you start seeing new growth in early spring, it's a good time to trim back the old stems of herbaceous perennials.
How do I prevent weeds from taking over my garden?
—Loosen the soil around weeds and remove any trailing rhizomes. Stay vigilant and remove annual weeds as they appear.
00:00Early spring is the perfect time for gardening, as the days get longer and nature bursts into life.
01:40Monitor the weight of your pots and water them when they feel light, especially those growing in greenhouses.
01:20Be cautious of late frosts, which can still occur in many areas, and protect cold-sensitive plants.
02:30Leave the old stems of herbaceous perennials over winter to provide a habitat for overwintering bugs.
03:45Trim back the old stems of herbaceous perennials in early spring to allow new growth and improve the soil.
