Green thumbs up for summer!

With the weather getting warmer and the sun’s rays stronger every day, fresh green shoots are pushing up and trees are bursting into leaf. Make sure your plants grow in ideal conditions with the right planting techniques, proper fertilization and good maintenance, and you will be rewarded with an attractive, lush garden all summer long.
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Good groundwork
Planting and maintenance
Gardening, naturally
To help you plan

Good groundwork

Whether you are planning a full landscaping project or you have decided to improve your current garden layout, be sure to choose your plants carefully, respecting the hardiness zone for your area, selecting a suitable size of plant and reading the label carefully. Are there any special conditions in your yard that need to be taken into account? It shouldn’t be a problem as long as you choose plants adapted to that particular type of situation.

A soil analysis will tell you which nutrients you need to add or treatment to apply so that your plants will grow strong and healthy in the best possible conditions. When planting, ensure you use good quality soil mixed with some rich compost – this will give your plants an excellent start in life and help them to flourish. Add fertilizer and you’re all set to create spectacular beds and borders!

Planting and maintenance

With the right planting and transplanting techniques and proper pruning, you can work wonders with trees and shrubs and have fabulous-looking annuals and perennials. Cater to the gourmet in you by planting fruit trees and fine herbs, to enjoy summer flavours at the table throughout the season. Bird-friendly gardens, city gardens, water gardens… Give free rein to your interests and imagination with a themed garden in which to while away sunny days. Finally, a hedge is an almost essential feature in any garden, not only to protect privacy but also to add natural warmth and life.
Versatile and easy to maintain, a lawn requires a minimum amount of care. Good fertilizing adapted to your soil conditions will help guarantee a rich, healthy green turf. And to make sure it remains well watered, there’s nothing like a sprinkler irrigation system. For details on how to install one simply and successfully, follow the guide!

Above all, keep your lawn mower in good working order and don’t forget to sharpen the blades. Regardless of your project, it is important to make sure you have the right tools for trimming and pruning as well as general gardening. Proper tools will make your work easier and you’ll achieve more satisfying results.

Gardening, naturally

With the trend firmly towards organic, eco-friendly gardening, natural maintenance is called for. Isn’t it good to know that we no longer have to spray chemicals all over plants to prevent insect damage! By tackling the problems affecting your plants using natural methods, it is possible to control invasive weeds and harmful insects while limiting the use of pesticides.
When it comes to natural fertilizers, now’s the time to start domestic composting if you haven’t done so already. Composting is a great way to recycle waste plant and vegetable matter and reduce the use of chemical fertilizers. Also, when putting in new plants, don’t forget you can use endophytes and mycorrhizal fungi, biostimulants which speed up root growth and make for beautiful plants. Those who are even more environment-conscious may want to consider installing a green roof. This type of roof offers many benefits: not only is it environmentally friendly but it is also energy efficient.

To help you plan

RONA offers you a variety of tools to help you properly plan your outdoor projects. From landscaping with or without paving blocks to installing a fence or building a flower box, our online guides are designed to help you carry out your projects like the pros. Are you planning a new landscape design? Use the RONA Outdoor Designer and Plant Selector, two excellent interactive tools to help you develop and realize your landscaping project.
This summer, soak up the sun in a private and peaceful backyard haven. Just imagine – flourishing plants, colourful flowerbeds, your own personal landscape design – a paradise for you and your family to enjoy all season long. So what are you waiting for? Get gardening!
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