7 Brilliant Tips To Revive Your Garden

7 Brilliant Tips To Revive Your. Garden Grass Every spring, aerate your lawn with a roller/garden fork and spread lawn fertiliser all over your garden. Trim any surrounding trees that are preventing sunlight exposure to your garden + finally cut your grass to 2.5cm in length (approx). This routine will guarantee beautiful, lush green grass Herbs year upon year. Twice a year, plant herbs in little plant pots + label them to create your own herb garden. Not only are they a great way to help you live a healthier life (they are used in cooking, healing + cosmetics), but they Took great, + nurturing them acts a fantastic stress relief. Water Storage Soil and Plant Fertility Save any organic waste from you house + leave it in a composter for 3 months. This free compost provides your soil with fantastic nutrients that attract earthworms which help keep your soil fertilized. Focus on cultivating plants that attract birds + bees to ensure their pollination, establish weed control and will spread the plants seeds around the garden. Make sure you invest in a water tank for your roof. If you don't have access to a stream or river, rainwater (collected in the most part over the winter) is the best source of much needed water for your garden to flourish all year round. 0000 Establish a routine Your garden routine should run like clockwork. You should know what time of day you are going to: water the plants, pull out weeds, harvest any veg etc. Work hard in your garden because the more time you put in, the more you will get out. 24 Choose a range of plants Consider texture, sound + smell (not only aesthetics) when choosing your plants, to stimulate your senses as much as possible. E.g. Ornamental grasses move in the wind to create wonderful sounds + provide a point of interest for the eye. Lighting In winter, your stark garden can be rejuvenated with a few strategically placed spotlights. Place them beneath a tree or taller plant structure to create an interesting and illuminating display that allows you to see your plants in a new way. Sources 4EVERDECK www.flaticon.com www.freepik.com www.4everdeck.co.za www.pixlr.com www.4everdeck.co.za