In the early morning sunshine, the birch tree often awakens the need to refresh the garden.
Garden centers will be restored, the present day attracts respect, and the idea of creating a city seems irresistible.
However, like the famous British gardener Monty Don, this period requires, above all, caution.
Behind the enthusiasm of early spring lies one key detail that can jeopardize all plantings: soil formation.
As long as the days become long, the soil after winter may still be cold, important or re-watering. In such minds, it is important for the seed to sprout, and it is important for the root to take root properly. First you need to plant, Monty Don should pay attention to the soil and make sure that he is really ready for a new harvest.
It would be a great pleasure for Monti Don to plant sprouts near the birch tree
Monty Don, a leading British gardener and host of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World, regularly reminds us that it’s not a good idea to rely solely on the calendar. The magazine that supports the program explains that birch trees can actually be a good time for planting or transplanting various plants… or even for cleaning, that the soil is in good condition.
In other words, the main factor is not the date, but the temperature and consistency of the soil. “As soon as the soil is ready, the birch tree is the right time for planting and replanting,” explains Vin. However, the word “ready” is key: it means, first of all, that the soil is warm and well-drained enough for the plants to flourish.
The gardener also reminds us that early spring is left uncultivated. On his website, he describes the winter as a time when in just a few years rain can change to sun, then frost or snow. Therefore, I recommend not to rush, especially after a very mild winter. The rapid turn of cold can scorch young pastures or damage new plantings.
A very simple test for soil (zhmenka)
To determine what time it is to sit down, Monti Don does not rely on the weather or thermometer. He proposes a very simple test that any gardener can do: a few tests on the soil.
The method is simple: take some soil from your garden and look at its texture. While the soil is cold to the touch and becomes sticky when squeezed, it is still too wet and cold to encourage the seedlings. In such minds, the soil will most likely rot, and not just sprout properly, but will develop at its root.
On the other hand, since the soil is slightly warm, the ball is pressed under pressure and easily crumbles between the fingers, then it is ideal for planting in the wet soil.
If there are Wikonans in mind, the people of the sheep culture can live in the city. Before them lay beans, beet, arugula, spinach, mizuna, parsnips, radishes and winter salads.
When it comes to plants, landscape designer Pollyanna Wilkinson also reminds us that not everything is spent, because plants cannot be planted early. The Times explains that it is still possible to plant young spring cibulins in a birch tree, as long as the soil is not frozen or overgrown.
Why are you worried that the ground is still too cold?
Since the pinching test shows that the soil is no longer frozen or even waterlogged, just check it out. Primus visitation at this hour is often a waste of time and energy.
This does not mean that the gardener is to blame for being idle. However, the birch tree produces a lot of other fruits that will help you prepare for the season.
Monti Don recommends fertilizing this period for the bottom of herbaceous algae plants. This process involves cutting the entire plant, removing the oldest central part that can be composted, and then replanting the strongest outer parts. This method rejuvenates growths and allows you to reproduce new skin three to five times.
The gardener also encourages late-winter pruning of teacups that bloom on flowing vines, such as late-blooming clematis or summer bloomers.
This rule is easy to miss: always cut it to the brawn or milch. He also emphasizes the importance of using perfectly sharp and sterilized pruning shears to eliminate any disease that may weaken or kill the weeds.
Zhreshtoy, true to his motto “the right tree in the right place,” Monti Don sometimes wants to develop the song of the tree in the potters, and not fight the natural middle ground. For example, in a wet clay garden, you plant camellias, rhododendrons or plants in suitable containers, rather than planting them directly into the ground.
A simple yet effective approach that reminds us that in gardening, patience and diligence are often the closest allies to successful planting.
