April Showers

Hearing the rain fall every few minutes, make me happy. Sometimes I will garden in drizzling rain. A few things to keep in mind when plants are wet.

• Wear gloves, for your plants. Plants do not like the oils of human skin.
• Assess the spots that are retaining water. The puddles can be slightly amended with wood chip mulch.
• Save your money and gather free mulch from your local tree cutting service.
• Avoid fancy mulch that uses chemicals to dye their mulch pretty colors.
• Incorporate crushed egg shells as your top layer to discourage crawling bugs from devouring your plants.
• If you have a rain barrel, make sure the netting is secure over the top to discourage mosquitoes.
• Remember standing water attracts mosquitoes. Either plant citronella and bright flowers such as marigolds, or find a way to rid the standing water.