The arrival of sunny days, what a pleasure! The days are getting longer and the plants in your garden keep growing. Experienced or budding gardeners indulge their passion and maintain their garden. There are so many things you can do to have a healthy garden. Here's a little guide so you don't forget anything.
What to do in your garden?
Dealing with weeds
This is a great time for the garden. The vegetables are full of sun and grow at full speed. However, weeds also appear. As a gardener, your mission in June will be to rid your garden of these weeds so that the plants grow in the best conditions.
Watering your garden
With the heat of summer setting in, you will need to regularly water your garden, plants, trees, vegetable patch and lawn.
Plant seasonal fruits and vegetables
On the side of the vegetable garden, the work is not lacking. This is the last moment to plant eggplants, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, peppers, or even tomatoes. If you planted them in May, then now is the time to prune the plants to encourage their growth. Do not forget to stake the tomatoes and cucumbers to facilitate their growth. Do you want to sow seeds in the ground? So now is the time to sow the beets, broccoli, carrots, kale, beans, turnips, etc.
Protect your fruit trees
On the orchard side, it's time to protect the fruit trees from birds that tend to like to peck the fruit. For example, you can install a net on the cherry trees. Watch other fruit trees so they don't get sick.
Gardening to the rhythm of the Moon
What is the point of gardening according to the lunar calendar? The Moon has an undeniable influence on the tide, hair growth, but also on the growth and health of your plants. Remember to consult the lunar calendar of the month to tune your gardening work with the Moon.
How to take care of your garden if you are away?
Planning to go away for a few days, or even several weeks? What will become of your garden while you're gone? Do not panic, there are many solutions to maintain your garden when you are away.
Install automatic watering :this irrigation system allows you to fully customize the duration and time of irrigation of your garden, and to program the watering in advance to leave quietly on vacation. Technological tools today offer the possibility of managing watering remotely. With automatic watering, you won't have the unpleasant surprise of finding all your plants dried up when you return from vacation.
Ask neighbors :Maintaining good relations with neighbors is generally quite pleasant. If you have to be away for a few days, you will be delighted to be able to count on your neighbors to come and water your plants. Don't forget to offer them an aperitif or bring them back a souvenir from your trip to thank them.
A few watering tips to leave with peace of mind
To avoid finding your plants roasted or thirsty when you return, here are some tips to follow to preserve your plants:Put the most fragile plants in the shade or in a cool room like the bathroom. Make sure, however, that the plant can take advantage of daylight. Opt for pots that allow water to drain or have a built-in water reservoir. The gelled water waters your plants little by little on contact with the soil. Clay balls are also very effective because they store water, allowing the roots to stay moist.
When the weather is nice, there's plenty to do in the garden. If you plan to leave for a few days, don't panic... There are all kinds of solutions for watering your plants. The choice is yours!
