When we set out to create and plant our summer gardens, we no doubt consider splashes of bright colors with additions of vivid, bright greens. We look forward to enjoying our beautiful gardens for a long time. However, what we sometimes fail to do is to spend the time needed to extend the life of our summer garden so that we can enjoy it a little bit longer.
As you begin to notice that goldish hue in your garden, you start to feel sad knowing that summer is coming to an end and fall is not far behind. You realize that your summer garden is starting to look like a dim reminder of the once abundantly producing and lush flower or vegetable garden it once show cased. In this article, we focus on steps you can take to keep your garden looking green and lush for a few more weeks into the fall.
Restore Health and Vitality: Trim all the dying flowers or yellowing leaves that are present. Dead flowers and leaves tend to take away the beauty from the rest of the garden. Once you do that you will immediately see that your garden appears to look neater, cleaner, and beautiful.
Weed Your Garden: Weeds are a major cause of gardens losing their charm and beauty. Applying mulch after you weed your garden, will help keep the weeds from coming back and help retain moisture which in turn adds life to your garden. Mulch also helps your garden look cleaner and neater.
Fill In Empty Spaces: As you trim and weed, you no doubt will leave some vacant areas in your garden. This is a great time to fill in those spaces with some greenery like small shrubs or colorful lawn decorations. Either one will add vitality to your garden. Also check with your local nursery for end of the season markdowns on flowers or greenery. The end result will be almost like having a new garden.
Focus On Local Plants: By choosing plants that do well in your climate, you can prolong the life of your garden. Local plants adjust much better to their environment than those that are imported from other parts of the country. Plants that are grown for your climate will keep your garden looking greener and healthier well into the early part of the fall.
Following these extra steps in maintaining your summer garden will definitely prolong the life of your summer garden and add to your enjoyment of knowing that you have put off the end of summer for just a little bit longer.
