Spring Gardening Tips

March

• Prepare garden for planting by adding manure or compost. Start compost bin for spring mulching. Fertilize if needed.
• Remove debris and dead plant material from yard to prevent disease. Pull weeds to prevent seeding.
• Plant spring vegetable garden and berries. Consider disease resistant varieties.
• Protect any transplants in the yard.
• Consider building raised beds if you have drainage problems.

April

• Prune trees and shrubs. Thin out spring-bloomers.
• Fertilize your hard, spring blooming bulbs, ornamentals and berry plants. Spray for insects as needed.
• Plant annuals; consider drought-tolerant flowers. 

May

• Weed and do pest control as needed.
• Trim back spring-blooming perennials after they finish blooming. Plant more perennial seeds and plants. Sow hardly annual seeds. 
• Continue to mow lawn regularly. Keep lawn food away from plants.
• Lake soaker hoses or drip lines to conserve water. Plant bedding flowers in moist soil, keep them well watered.
• Mulching discourages weeds and helps conserve water.