With the entire country employing social distancing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, it may seem difficult to find ways to keep busy. If you’re feeling too cooped up inside or are looking for ways to get out of the house while still doing your part to self-isolate, consider growing your own outdoor garden.
While daytime temperatures may be starting to warm up, it’s still a bit chilly come evening, which means that it’s a bit too soon to plant any annuals. However, there is plenty of work that you can do to prepare your garden for a bountiful season.
Plan Your Color Scheme & Flower Choices
This helps you determine the layout of your garden and what materials you will need for healthy growth.
Develop a Plot
There are a few steps you should take to prepare a space for your garden. Ideally you should start with a fresh plot free of weeds and debris. It’s very important to lay down a layer of mulch as well. Nutrients in the mulch will break down and penetrate the underlying soil, creating a great foundation for your garden.
Bulbs & Perennials
You can start to develop your garden with bulbs and perennials, which are very easy to plant. In general, most simply require a hole and enough space to grow. With many stores closed due to COVID-19, you may need to find an online retailer to purchase seeds from. But don’t worry, there are many options to choose from!
Mulch, Mulch, Mulch!
It can’t be overstated how important it is to throw down a fresh layer of mulch on a regular basis to keep the soil and your growing garden healthy.
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Williams Ski & Patio is currently closed until April 8th. With some luck, we’ll be able to open again shortly to help you find the perfect patio and outdoor furniture for your garden! We have a department dedicated to outdoor furniture and patio service, and we can’t wait to help you turn your backyard garden into your personal oasis.