Order Your Plants Early

It’s always a good idea to buy any seeds or bulbs you need for your garden early, even before you are ready for the actual planting. Doing so will save you a lot of time and frustration later, when your local garden center is likely to run low or even sell out of certain plants later in the season.

Why order early?

• Avoid disappointment: Ensure you get the plants you want.
• Save time: Reduce the rush and stress during peak planting season.
• Plan ahead: Get a head start on your garden makeover.

Prepare the Soil

Preparing the soil for the year is very important. First thing to do is clear out any debris from the garden bed, including weeds that were not removed before winter. Once the garbage has been removed, till the soil in preparation for your incoming plants. Edging the garden bed is also done at this time, as you won’t be hindered by blooms and growth.

Steps to prepare your soil:

1. Remove debris: Clear out weeds, leaves, and other debris.
2. Till the soil: Loosen the soil for better root growth.
3. Edge the garden bed: Define the boundaries to enhance the garden's appearance.

Test the Soil

As a rule of thumb, you should test your soil every 3 years to ensure it has enough nutrients for your plants to grow. Depending on how old the soil is, you may need to supplement it with things such as manure to rejuvenate it for the plants. At-home soil testers can be purchased from your local garden center.

Why test your soil?

• Nutrient levels: Ensure your soil has the right nutrients.
• pH balance: Maintain the ideal pH level for plant growth.
• Amendments: Add necessary supplements like compost or manure.

Know Your Plants

Some plants need more sunlight than others. Others need more water than others. And yet other plants need more room to grow than others. When planting your garden, always make sure you’re planting them according to what the plants need to avoid a dead garden later.

Tips for knowing your plants:

• Sunlight: Group plants with similar sunlight needs together.
• Watering: Ensure each plant gets the right amount of water.
• Spacing: Give plants enough room to grow and thrive.

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