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Many people view spring as a season of rejuvena�on. That renewal may be somewhat metaphorical for human beings, but it’ s literal for lawns and gardens that begin to grow anew as temperatures rise and hours of daylight increase in spring.
Each spring presents an opportunity for homeowners to get back outside and tend to their gardens. As the temperatures rise, homeowners can consider these spring planning pointers to ensure their landscapes look lush and full in the months ahead.
• Start with the soil. Soil can serve as the star�ng point each spring. Winter can take its toll on a garden and even overwhelm the area with debris over the colder months. Clear rocks and other debris from the area before loosening the soil. The Farmer’ s Almanac recommends loosening soil to a depth of at least eight inches if plan�ng a new garden. An exis�ng garden may only need to be loosened
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• Consider a raised garden in colder
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climates. The Farmer’ s Almanac notes raised gardens can help homeowners in colder climates dry out and warm up wet, cold soils more quickly. Homeowners in such regions also can cover their beds with black plas�c or cardboard prior to plan�ng. Doing so can protect the beds from late-season snow and spring rains and also helps to overcome erosion.
• Take soil temperatures. Unpredictable weather is among the no�ceable effects of climate change in recent years. That lack of predictability can make spring plan�ng a li�le more tricky than it once was. Experts note that soil temperatures around 50 F are best for cool-season crops, while soil should be 60 F or warmer when plan�ng warm-weather plants such as tomatoes.
• Work with a garden center to iden�fy what to plant. The right plants for one region may not be ideal for another, so homeowners are urged to work with a local landscaper or garden center before plan�ng. Such a consulta�on can be especially useful for homeowners plan�ng a new garden. Landscapers and garden center professionals will know which plants work in the local climate.
• Consider plan�ng vegetables in the spring. Various garden experts
note that spring is an ideal �me to plant a vegetable garden. If planted at the right �me, a vegetable garden can save homeowners money on their grocery bills and provide a season’ s worth of fresh veggies. Le�uce and spinach are sun- and shade-friendly vegetables, which can make them good op�ons for a spring garden. Cool-season root vegetables, which include beets, carrots and swiss chard, are some other notable veggies that can thrive in early spring. Spring is a season of rejuvena�on for gardens. That’ s even more true when homeowners consider some conven- �onal plan�ng wisdom in early spring.
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