Seasonal Gardening: Spring Edition

Spring is a time of renewal and growth in the garden. It's the perfect season to start new projects and prepare your garden for the year ahead. Here's your guide to spring gardening:

1. Spring Garden Preparation

Start by cleaning up your garden. Remove dead leaves, prune winter damage, and prepare your soil for new plantings. This is also a good time to test your soil and add necessary amendments.

2. Early Spring Planting

Many vegetables and flowers can be planted early in spring. Consider cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and peas. For flowers, start with pansies, violas, and early-blooming bulbs.

3. Lawn Care

Spring is the time to revive your lawn. Rake out thatch, aerate if necessary, and apply a spring fertilizer. Early spring is also the best time to overseed thin areas.

4. Pruning and Maintenance

Prune summer-flowering shrubs and trees before they start new growth. Remove any winter damage and shape plants for the coming season.

5. Pest and Disease Prevention

Start monitoring for early signs of pests and diseases. Early detection and treatment can prevent major problems later in the season.

6. Container Gardening

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your container gardens. Clean containers, replace old soil, and plant new combinations of annuals and perennials.

7. Watering and Irrigation

Check your irrigation systems and make any necessary repairs. Adjust watering schedules as temperatures rise and plants begin active growth.

8. Garden Planning

Use spring to plan your garden for the entire year. Consider crop rotation, companion planting, and succession planting for continuous harvests.

Spring gardening sets the foundation for a successful growing season. Take the time to prepare properly, and you'll be rewarded with a beautiful and productive garden throughout the year.