March and April are very busy months when it comes to gardening in Ireland. March is the time to get your garden spring-ready and towards the end of the month is when you can plant carrots, parsnips, leeks, beetroot, lettuce, summer cabbage and cauliflower. As long as the weather permits, of course, we all know how unpredictable the weather can be here during this time of year. April is when you can start planting sweet peas, flowering annuals, vegetable seeds, and roses. If you are a little late getting started, that’s okay, at Getlocal.ie we offer gardening supplies that are found locally so you can shop online and get them shipped to your door or pick them up ASAP at the shop nearest you. In the meantime, here are a few things to keep in mind when starting your spring garden.
- Dry Soil is Important
Ireland has never been accused of being dry, rain is inevitable here. When it comes to flowering, dry soil is the best soil, which means no clumpy concrete-like beds to start. If your dirt feels more like sand than crumbles, it is best to wait for it to dry out a little before starting your planting. If you need some top soil or potting soil, we have a great local selection that can help with planting once the rest of your soil has dried out.
- Choose a Fertilizer
Choosing the right fertilizer for your needs can be quite technical if you are not used to the ins and outs of proper gardening. This is why it is important to speak with a trusted professional about which type is most appropriate for your garden. Lucky you, we have a list of local trustworthy gardening experts just a click away. Simply find the fertilizer you are interested in and contact the shop to see if it is the right one for you to purchase. It is that easy!
- Discovering Plants From a Reputable Supplier
The last thing you want in your new spring garden is unhealthy plants. It could spread to the other plants in the area as well as the soil it is planted in. That is why it is important to discover them from a reputable supplier and who is more trustworthy than your local garden shop? Check out our selection of Irish suppliers and get the healthy plants you are looking for this spring.
- Plant Support
When planning out your garden, it is important to know which ones will need support. No, we aren’t talking about the watering and trimming support you will have to provide all of the plants, we are talking about actual cages and support braces. For instance, tomatoes are infamous for needing support as they are on a vine and that vine needs somewhere to hold on to while it grows. It is the same for sweet peas and other plants. You can find support and cages locally here.
- Composting
Plants love compost and it helps revitalize and filter local water sources in your garden. It is also said to equal bigger yields in blooms and fruits and veggies to eat when harvest time comes. It also enriches the soil with nutrients and gives back what is being taken by the ever-growing plant. Starting your composting habit might seem a little daunting but we have a variety of products that can help as well as advice from trusted local gardening shops.
- Gardening Tools
From hand tools to heavy-duty gardening appliances, it is important to be prepared for whatever you might encounter when getting started on your spring garden. Even the smallest tools can be helpful like garden gloves to help protect your hands from stubborn weeds and insects that are looking for a bite. Check out our large local selection of gardening tools to get started right away.
- Year Round Solutions
If you don’t like the thought of having to part with your plants once the chill in the air sets in, it might be good to start with the thought of year-round solutions. Yes, spring just started and it can seem pretty evil of us to already be talking about cold weather again but think about it, you spend all that time nurturing them only for them to go away with the first frost. If this doesn’t seem like something that you want to go through then might we suggest taking a look at green houses? This protects your lovely garden from the weather no matter how unpredictable it might be.
