Many of the folks around Stockton have discovered the simple joys associated with a backyard gardening. Top of the list would be all the benefits of having an abundant source of fresh vegetables and fruits available literally within arms reach. It’s hard to avoid eating a salad when you can pick it from your own backyard! The other benefit is the decent workout you get from gardening. Taking part in any physical activity is a good activity but working in the garden shouldn’t be a back-breaking chore. Approach it with a sense of fun and by all means get the kids involved! If you’re just starting out your backyard garden for the first time you want to make sure you keep it clean. This especially applies to areas around fruit tree. If fruit falls and you’re not going to toss it into the fridge for later then you want to pick it up to avoid it rotting on the ground. Fallen fruit can attract all kinds of unwanted critters so it’s best to get rid of it ASAP. You’ll get more production out of your peppers, squash and eggplant if you pick then when they’re ready. In other words, make room for the new batch as soon as you can. Another way to stimulate growth is to feed your plants bone meal or other types of fertilizers that are high in phosphate. Yes, even our plants can benefit from a supplement or two. Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean you have to stop growing. California has the best climates for all kinds of year-round gardening. The fall is the perfect time for broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and celery. Of course before any serious gardening work can begin you have to clear a patch. That might mean some serious digging. It’s also a good idea to replace your old soil with new soil especially if you haven’t done any gardening before. Soil is the major source of nutrients for plants. Once they’ve begun a pattern of growing, plants have a way of replenishing that soil but you give your garden a boost by replacing dry dirt with several inches of nutrient rich top soil. Getting rid of the old dirt won’t be a problem when you give locations - Junk King Stockton a ring. Although Junk King specializes in the removal of household clutter, they are also experts in dirt removal and hauling. Getting rid of dirt isn’t as easy as moving it from one pile to another. It has to be carted off in containers and then disposed of in a proper dumping zone. Junk King knows all about this. Doesn’t it make much better sense to let Junk King take away your dirt instead of piling it up in the back of your SUV? Of course it does! And in that same dirt removal appointment Junk King can also get rid of the rest of your clutter. How does your garden grow? Free of junk of course!
