May Garden To-Do:
Even though it has been a pretty cool spring so far, we must prepare ourselves for a potentially hot summer. Here we have listed some things to do in your garden to best prepare for intense summer conditions:
Feed Your Garden (The Right Way)
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Healthy soil is built with good fertilizers and organic matter (compost). A lot of native plants would do just fine with compost but Microlife fertilizers give your garden that next-level boost:
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Natives: Microlife 6-2-4 provides balanced nutrition
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Lawns: Microlife 6-2-4 and Microlife 0-0-4 humates build healthy soil and drought resilience
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Veggies: Microlife’s 6-2-4 acidified fertilizer supports thriving vegetables
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Combo Power: Granular fertilizers deliver a steady supply of nutrients over time, while liquid fertilizers (like Microlife’s Ocean Harvest or targeted bloom boosters) provide an instant pick-me-up when your plants need it.
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There are many other Microlife options to pick from both granular and liquid. Come in and speak to a specialist to see which one is right for your plants!
Mulch, Mulch, Mulch!
Like most professionals in the industry, we recommend a 2-4 inch layer of mulch in your beds:
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Conserves water in the soil
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Keeps roots cool
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Suppresses those pesky weed seedlings
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Bonus: Mulch feeds a thriving underground ecosystem of microbes, fungi, and nematodes, all working hard for your garden!
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Watch Out for Pests
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Aphids, spider mites, and more are on the way. Our nursery staff members are the go-to for:
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Identifying common May pests
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Natural solutions to protect your plants
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Photo Help: Snap a picture of the pest and send it our way for quick identification and advice. Email us at info@hillcountrywatergardens.com or text us at 512-560-6788.
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Prevention is Key: Healthy plants nourished with natural fertilizers are more resilient against pests and diseases. But for stubborn problems, a neem oil mix with Microlife Super Seaweed is a powerful combo to fight back and revitalize your plants.
Special Cedar Park Considerations
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Reap the rewards of your spring planting!
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Planting guide to use from our Master Gardeners https://txmg.org/williamson/files/Williamson-County-Vegetable-planting-guide-2020.pdf
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Varieties and guides for different crops
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https://txmg.org/williamson/vegetable-garden/
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Community Resources Connect with other gardeners through community gardens, online forums, or plant swaps.
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