I’m somebody who usually likes to wing it relating to executing initiatives round our residence. I’ve discovered in our two and a half years of dwelling right here that this isn’t essentially one of the best technique for issues that develop. Fairly, relating to gardening, it’s finest to have a plan.
I discussed in a previous gardening blog post that I deliberate to plant bulbs in our yard within the fall that will then bloom in spring 2023. In immediately’s weblog submit, I’m following up on that concept! I’m sharing a fall gardening replace—what sorts of bulbs I bought, the place I’ll be planting them, and what I’m most trying ahead to in regards to the course of.
The present state of our yard and gardens
Whereas the footprint of our yard and gardens continues to be the very same as once we moved in, we’ve made lots of progress in cleansing up these areas. The backyard beds particularly have been fairly overgrown once we moved right here, and I really feel like we’re lastly at a spot the place we’ve discovered easy methods to keep them. We’re doing common cleanouts (a number of days per week!) of particles and weeds, and this course of has turn out to be part of my routine. I’ve additionally gotten in contact with town and we’re now on their weekly yard waste removing schedule, which has saved us time relating to disposing of yard waste ourselves!
Fall gardening replace
When it comes to planting bulbs this fall, I made a decision to start out small. In my expertise, beginning someplace is significantly better than not planting something in any respect (which is what ended up taking place final fall!).
This fall, I purchased striped lily tulips and Rembrandt tulips. Every pack comprises 45 bulbs and was $11 at Menards. I’m going to plant them in clusters—one space within the entrance yard and one within the again—and put wire over them to attempt to detract squirrels from digging them up. The climate right here has been colder of late but it surely’s imagined to heat up this weekend, which is after I plan to plant them.
I additionally purchased some wildflower seeds that I’m going to plant indoors this winter. I plan to arrange an space for the seeds to develop within the basement in March after which plant them outside within the spring.
What I’m most trying ahead to about this course of is the flexibility to see the seasons in a brand new approach by means of our gardens.
What I’m most trying ahead to about this course of is the flexibility to see the seasons in a brand new approach by means of our gardens. I’m anticipating some trial and error alongside the best way (as is the case with studying any new ability) and am all ears for any suggestions extra skilled gardeners could wish to share within the feedback!
Kate is presently studying to play the Ukulele, a lot to the despair of her husband, youngsters, and canines. Observe her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
