Monsoon is the most awaited season in India. With the summers being a tough time in most Indian states, monsoon is a big relief. India, being an agricultural country, the rains are also anticipated by farmers for bumper harvesting. If you own a backyard garden where you nurture your greens, then the monsoons should be your favorite time of the year as well. Gardening acknowledges the importance of rains for plant growth; however, you need to take extra caution with respect to taking care of your garden when the rain comes. If there is excess rainfall, you might end up losing your plants. Here we have an easy list to guide you through the monsoon care of your garden!
1. Check on the drainage system of your backyard garden
Monsoon rains can lead to waterlogging in your garden. This makes it essential to check the functionality of the drainage system even before the rains start pouring in. Accumulation of rainwater can cause stagnation and destroy the plants.
2. Shade the plants properly
There is a high risk of the erosion of the topsoil during the rainy season. It is the topsoil that is most fertile, and if it erodes, the plants are deprived of valuable nutrients that the topsoil provides.
It is a common habit to cover plants with opaque sheets. This is a vague idea as this totally prohibits the rainwater from touching the plants and soil, which is beneficial for them. Go for perforated sheets that allow rain to fall on the plants and sprinklers. In this way, the plants will receive rainwater in an appropriate amount, and soil erosion can be prevented too.
Soil erosion can also be prevented by applying rocks and stones along the soil layer.
3. Go pruning
Pruning your plants is a must! If you are an avid gardener, then you must know the benefits of pruning. Go for chopping of infected leaves as well as excess and unwanted growths. This helps to keep your garden well maintained during monsoon months.
4. Know what to plant
You need to have a sound knowledge of what plants to grow and in what season. If you want to see a full and beautiful backyard garden even in the monsoons, then the pre-monsoon season should be dedicated to planting those saplings that thrive well in rains. Do not plant seeds that get damaged with excess water as the effort is worthless.
5. Spray fertilizers
Monsoon is a good time to spray beneficial fertilizers and pesticides in your backyard garden. This is because the plants tend to open their pores during the rains. This makes it easier for them to absorb the fertilizers. Make sure to go organic and opt for all-natural and chemical-free fertilizers for better health of your plants.
6. Keep insects and other nasty creatures at bay
Monsoons invite all sorts of insects and pests to your backyard garden. Be wise and get rid of them before it is too late. One of the most tried and tested methods is to place a small tub of kerosene in your garden and light and insect killer next to it for greater effect.
Monsoon also brings in a lot of worms, frogs and even fishes in your garden. So equip yourself with effective pest control solutions to combat the destruction of your beautiful backyard from such creatures.
7. Fill up potholes
Before the arrival of the monsoons, make sure that you check your garden space for any potholes, puddles and any kind of empty spaces. Fill them up at the earliest as these can be the source of water-logging and also breeding grounds of harmful insects and pests too.
Follow our easy tips to take good care of your backyard garden this monsoon. Reap the benefits of this refreshing season and enjoy yourself and see your garden flourish in full swing with the rains.