With the hot and cold spells, we we've been having in St Louis
I know some people are starting to think about the upcoming gardening and lawn season;
especially I’m asked what to plant and what to possibly change about their
gardens. I have said before that winter is a great time to go out and plan for
things in the spring. Whether it`s a vegetable garden for healthy eating or
great curb appeal to make the neighbors jealous. A little planning before you
begin always helps to prepare for this spring. (Click Here For A Good Online Garden Planner online)
Depending on when you do your gardening in Spring (this
is St Louis after all!), It may be time for some new plants to spruce up
the front yard and get rid of something you don`t like. We know a good Gardner if you don’t have a green thumb, but still want a garden. Go out and look at the area a couple of
times during the day to figure out how much sun the area gets. Is it full
morning sun or afternoon sun when the sun is at its highest point. This will
give you an idea on what to plant in the area depending on what the plants’
needs are. Different plants can thrive
in different areas. Hosta’s and azaleas may be ideal for areas with a lot of
shade. Roses and Shasta daisies fit quite well in sunny areas.
If you want to develop a vegetable
garden this season, think about what foods you like to eat. Do you like adding
spices when you cook or enjoy eating a lot of salads? This will help give you an idea (and get some fresh stuff to
eat!) of what to plant in the garden. There has been a rise in
popularity for raised garden beds over the last couple of years. They can help
transform a bare spot in the yard and make something out of it. Raised beds can
also be built in to your existing patio if space is a concern of yours. Some
properties can have very small yards with no space. Raised beds are also ideal
for people who have a hard time bending over and working on their knees. Raised
beds allow the
person to work in the garden either sitting or standing depending on the height
of the garden. Whatever you decide to do this season do your homework to know
what you would like to plant and thrive in our area. This site may help especially if you’re a beginner: https://publichealth.wustl.edu/gardening-in-st-louis-ten-tips-for-beginners/
