Thanks to the tips of Tom the Gardener, grow the plants of your dreams this spring, green thumbs or not, on your windowsill or in the large space of your garden!
With the arrival of April, the winter frosts move away and give way to milder temperatures. Nature comes back to life. This is the perfect time to start planting so you can harvest fruits and vegetables in the summer, and ensure a well-blooming garden later in the year.
To create a beautiful terrace worthy of its name, you don’t have to plant everything at the same time. During the spring months, it is necessary to prioritize certain plants before others to optimize the space of the garden, the flowering seasons, the harvest calendar, and biodiversity. How do you know which varieties to plant throughout the spring? Green thumb or not, large balcony or window sill, Youtubeur Tom le Jardinier, Swiss and specialist in ecological gardening, tells you which plants to prioritize each spring.
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March: revive your garden
Like a good morning routine to start your day in the best possible way, preparing your garden in March will play an important role in its success throughout the year. So do not delay in taking care of it. But where to start ?
For small spaces (balcony, window sill, etc.): March is a great month for planting “Aromatic herbs such as rosemary, thyme, coriander and dill, because they are not afraid of the still cool nights of the month”, with the exception of basil which cannot stand them. Without a balcony or garden, it is quite possible to plant the edge of your window with aromatics. In addition, it will make it easier to harvest herbs for your kitchen. It is also the period of biennials, often the first plants to flower in the spring, and with a life of two years … so do not delay in buying your beauties. buttercups, daisies, and forget-me-nots in a pot to add a touch of color to your home the following year!
If you have a garden: opt for the perennials, that is, plants that live for several years, bloom in summer and add a touch of color to your garden, such as the bushes (althea, daphne, forsythia …), orchids and roses. In addition, they “Will attract auxiliary insects”, garden allies that chase away aphids and slugs that are back with spring. “No need for a chemical solution to fight against these beasts that threaten your plants”, specifies the blogger who insists on the natural practice of gardening.
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April: the flowering season begins
As the days get longer and the sun starts to shine, you will finally start to see little buds.
For small spaces : If you have not yet planted aromatic herbs, It is not too late. Apart from the basil which still fears the too cold nights, you can go there.
If you have a garden: What could be better than eating fresh produce that comes straight from your garden? In April, Tom the Gardener advises you to “plant berries, such as strawberries and currants, the rhubarb, potatoes and the first salads directly in the ground to be able to enjoy it from the month of May ”. If you plant your strawberries in April, you can harvest them this summer, don’t delay! Also plant your trees in pots or repot shrubs that are starting to get cramped. Regarding potted shrubs, honeysuckle, bonsai and philodendron are among the most popular and easy to maintain.
Here are some plants to get you started in spring gardening:
May: frosts are no longer to be feared … the dream of gardeners
It is not for nothing that we say that the showers of April bring the flowers of May. “From mid-May, we can really have fun because the frosts do not worry us any more”, says Tom the Gardener.
For small spaces: we enter the period of planting plants that live only one year, which are called annuals. Plant them in the spring to ensure flowering in summer and fall. Poppies, blueberries, and sage are beautiful annuals among the easiest to care for. As for vegetables, you can plant tomatoes in a pot, no need for a large space!
If you have a garden: Regarding the vegetable gardens – aromatic herbs (including queen of herbs, basil), tomatoes, eggplants, squash, peppers, zucchini – anything you can imagine can be planted… According to Tom the Gardener, “It’s the perfect month for vegetable garden lovers”. You can also start harvesting rhubarb and salads if you planted some in April!
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