I live in a climate that sees extreme temperature shifts on a consistent basis as the seasons change. You could say that we experience “regional warming“. This can make it more challenging to keep the landscaping in pristine condition.
Environmental factors not only play a large part in the type of landscape plant material utilized, they also play a crucial part in the landscape professional deciding how the garden should be maintained. Many times novice gardeners and even landscape professionals ignore what I refer to as “Pre-Spring Preparation“. The winter time is an important time to be preparing the yard for the increased temperatures that spring will yield.
Knowing the type of soil that is indigenous to your region is important as you choose fertilizers for different plants and trees. During the winter months, it is a good idea to add micro-nutrients to the soil as well as a good nitrogen based fertilizer. Roots do their major growth during the winter months when the plant or tree is in more of a dormant state growth-wise. Proper fertilization during this time of the year will stimulate healthy root growth…which will “pay it forward“, in dividends, when spring comes around. Not only will your garden look more beautiful, it will be better suited to fiend off pests and disease by being in a more health state.
Knowing how to prune your bushes and trees is important was well. This is an aspect that varies from region to region. I recommend that you visit your local nursery or county extension agent for tips on proper pruning technique not only for the plant type but how temperature shifts may affect the plant.
We all want to keep our landscape investment in pristine condition. Proper “Pre-Spring Preparation” will help to insure that your garden will thrive, be more healthy, and look beautiful throughout the growing season.
Being an entrepreneur has given me a deep appreciation for individuals who are success oriented and never give up. The drive to always “push through” is a trait of successful people.
I have been fortunate to associate myself with many successful individuals over my life. It began with my father who instilled in me the ability to step outside of the box…to create something out of nothing. He taught me the importance of integrity in business...traits that I have incorporated into the various business models I employ.
I spent the first ten years of my career in the medical field. I worked side by side with amazing individuals who put their own self-interests aside in order to nurture others back to good health. Many times I witnessed life and death situations. It was always humbling to experience the team-work that evolved around trying to save a lives.
As my career path evolved into the business world, not only could I bring those experiences into my persona, I saw a need to spread information…real information for real situations. A close friend of mine began to mentor me in aspects of blogging. He has given me incredible insight into how a blog should be developed…how to focus my passion for helping mentor people to becoming successful entrepreneurs. This passion for mentoring others began when I was a young child and continues today. It is not about me, but rather those who have influenced my life.
I am a work-out addict and a real “ski dog”. Sorry guys and gals…I do not “ride”. I live for deep powder and steep chutes. I love the feeling of looking over the edge of a steep run…feel my heart beat faster with that adrenaline rush and then “jump in”. I love golf…but I always wonder if I will ever break 100…lol! Most of all, I love my wonderful family…they are the best! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you feel empowered today.
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