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Spring Bling Planting Guide For Your Garden ☼

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Real Estate Agent with Surterre Properties

 

Common Planting Depths for Various Bulbs

   

March is a prelude to spring when Mother Nature begins to shed some of her winter coat and prepares for spring's renewal.  It’s time to begin preparing your garden for spring's big bloom.

 

  • Time to plant summer bulbs and specific flowers.
  • Time to Fertilize citrus and fruit trees, roses and perennials.
  • Prune evergreens this month, but avoid pruning them later on in spring and summer.
  • Deadhead winter annuals.
  • Weeding.

 

Herbs: They're not all the same

 

 

 An herb is a flavorful plant used to season food in cooking or a plant used as    medicine.

 

 Herbs come in all different types of vegetation. Certain herb varieties grown better in pots and some thrive in the ground.

 

Do you know your perennial herb from your annual herb?   

Trees:

Sweet bay is a small tree used in cooking and can tolerate tough dry conditions. The slow grower is suitable for pots on the patio.

 

Shrubs:

Lavender is a woody shrub that can grow quite large.

Rosemary is a woody shrub that loves dry conditions. Low-growing varieties an be used for ground cover. Large upright plants create a focal point, such as Tuscan Blue.

 

Perennials:

Chives are a bulb plant related to the onion. Grows well in pots or in the ground.

Fennel is a tall perennial with fern-like leaves. Can be grown in shade and likes water.

Mint is a very invasive plant and best grown in pots to avoid taking over your garden.

Oregano is a low-growing wood plant that spreads out and needs room as it matures.

Parsley is considered an annual, but is truly a perennial with soft stems. A plant can live for up to 3 years and just requires cutting back in winter and regrow in spring.

Pelargonium is a scented geranium that grows large, plan your landscape to accommodate its growth.

 

Annuals:

Basil is a very delicate plant and does not survive in even the slightest chill. Likes warm sunny places and regular watering.

Cilantro is fern-like plant usually grown from seeds and grows fast. Prefers cooler winter temperatures, but needs full sun and regular watering.

Dill is another ferny plant best grown from seeds. Sprinkle these in the flower garden for added textures. Provide full sun and water regularly.

 

 

   
 

Put some Spring Bling in your Garden!  

 

   

 

   

  Info courtesy of:  Rocky Taylor Landscaping is affiliated with Oakbrook Landscape, Inc., a landscape design and construction firm, specializing in design, hardscape, pools and spas, landscape and patio structures.   

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Comments (4)

Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

What a great reminder it is that time of year to be out in the yard getting it ready. Thanks for sharing the tips.

Feb 28, 2013 02:09 AM
Michael A. Caruso
Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

Pat, Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you enjoyed the post.  This week we are getting a little taste of spring...warm, beautiful sunny weather. :)

Have a great weekend!

Feb 28, 2013 02:20 AM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Michael, very informative post for the new gardeners. How time flies, Spring is around the corner.

Mar 04, 2013 05:47 AM
Michael A. Caruso
Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

Thanks for stopping by Kwee. Have a wonderful week!

Mar 05, 2013 06:22 AM