Rainy Day Here-Spring Work Started

Yes it's a raining day. In a way I'm excited because I know that work in the garden beds will be easier. Tomorrow I plan on spending some time turning the beds. It is still too early to plant anything, we were still in winter here. However in a few weeks it will be time. This is a great chance to prepare the soil. I think this year I want to plant on English garden. I would love to have one that can have a seasonal spread. When visited gardens I am always drawn to the english versions. It must be the colors and smells. Setting among the sweet smelling flowers is a joy. A garden pleasing to the eye, makes one want to be outside more. There are many Garden spots in my yard. One of them has been in the making for about three years. We have composted there and added nutrients for years. I have had worms and snakes working the soil. This year will be the year to transform it in to that English garden. Excited to start and showing the progress to you all. So let the rain soften the soil, for it has began the process of spring yard work.

Preparing the Garden Bed.

One thing I have learn to do when starting a New Bed is, to invest in a good soil. Then the key is to put a type of lawn fabric down. Leave it down for one week. Watering the soil with a good fertilizer solution every day in the morning. Now the soil is prepared for Plants. You can leave the fabric in place, or remove it and use again. I found using this technique help cut down on the weeds and unwanted plants. The plants also had a good start. The soil was conditioned enough to work with. Pulling unwanted growth was easier, and I did not have to buy the costly Garden Soil.

I enjoy reading Lola's Victory Garden blog. Go Take A Look. Nice Photos and instructions.