It can be said that the new dacha season begins not in spring, but in February. At this time, gardeners and vegetable growers begin not only to sow seeds for seedlings.
It is important to find a day or two to prepare the garden and vegetable patch for the coming spring.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told what needs to be done next month at the dacha.
Why is this important?
The fact is that February is the month of thaws, and temperature changes can damage garden crops and vegetables planted in the winter.
What to do in the garden
If frost cracks appear on the trees, they need to be sealed with garden pitch and the trees need to be whitewashed if the whitewash has washed off.
It is advisable to do this in dry weather and before spring.
If necessary, trees and bushes are pruned. At this time, it is easier and does not cause stress to plants.
What to do in the garden
Check the condition of the beds with vegetables planted in the winter - garlic, onions or other vegetables. Don't forget about the berry bush - strawberries and wild strawberries.
If necessary, you need to cover the plantings with snow or come up with another shelter for the rest of the winter.
Where melt water accumulates, excess snow must be removed or a means of draining excess moisture must be provided.
What to do in greenhouses
It is important to check the condition of the structure. If you are planning early plantings, you can start disinfecting the walls and soil.
The structure is gradually being put in order and the soil is being loosened.
Earlier we talked about why summer residents like to grow calendula so much.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
