Such a crazy time! Most of us are staying home and being safe. That can make a person stir-crazy if you’re not used to it.
Well, here’s something to keep you busy for a while.
If you have a garden, now is the time to do some spring maintenance. Being outdoors will get you some fresh air and maybe a new outlook on the situation.
It’s time for spring maintenance and planning.
First, do you already have a garden? It’s time to remove leaves and other debris from your yard and garden. Be careful with your rake so you don’t damage any new growth below the leaf litter. Deadhead any plants that need it.
It’s also time for fresh mulch. Be sure not to mulch over your existing perennials that haven’t popper up yet. You don’t want to bury them so they can’t come up out of the ground.
Now that your garden is tidy, you can plan for this year’s garden. What new plants would you like to add? There are loads of annuals with bright colors, perennials for multi-year interest, shrubs and trees as well as a vegetable garden. And don’t forget to include herbs. There’s nothing like fresh herbs when you are cooking.
Some of this gardener’s favorite vegetables are Brandywine or Cherokee Purple heirloom tomatoes, chili peppers, tomatillos, All Blue or Yukon Gold potatoes, sorrel, peas, Blue Lake beans, leaf lettuce, arugula, rhubarb and zucchini. Must-have herbs include oregano, basil, parsley, sage, thyme, tarragon, lemon grass, chives and rosemary.
For more information, check out Burpee for vegetables, Richter’s Herbs for herbs and Proven Winners for all other plants.
Remember, landscapers have been deemed an “essential business” so we are here to help.