It’ll be here before we know it!
There are ways toimprove your garden soilfor planting by testing it to see how healthy it is.
Retrieve a few cups of soil for the sample, then submit it for testing.
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Yourlocal cooperative extensionhas more information and kits on testing your soil professionally.
For many gardeners, soil is the first thing to start improving before the spring season.
“Test, amend the soil, and protect your plants,” says McCurry.
Youll want to be intentional about improving the health of your soil before spring plantings.
“Soil stabilizers and microbial and organic fertilizers feed the microbes in your soil,” says McCurry.
Prepare Garden Tools
Garden tools need care, right along with the garden.
First, clean the dirt off each tool, especially after each use.
This helps prevent rust and also can keep the sharp edge on your tools longer," says DeVore.
Selectively Prune
Limited pruning should take place in late winter or very early spring.
Plan Your Garden
Let the garden planning fun begin.
If theres something you enjoyed the prior year, plant it again.
“Pull out your gardening journal from last season and review it.
Get creative and have fun planning what you intend to plant and where.
Plot Your Containers
If lack of space is an issue, container gardening is the remedy.
“Container gardens are a quick and easy way to refresh your home and garden,” says Hatalksi.
“Consider following the thriller, filler, spiller method,” she says.
This method creates a beautifully appointed container with a mix of height, color, and texture.
