Spring Gardening

by DoItYourself Staff

Spring gardening involves planting vegetation for later season flowering or vegetable production. Getting ready for spring gardening – no matter the crop – is an essential step in keeping a yard or even a farm in tiptop shape.

How to get ready for spring gardening

There are a number of things that should be done to properly prepare a yard or entire plot of land for spring gardening. Some of the basic maintenance steps that go along with spring gardening include:

Cleaning – To prepare for spring gardening, clean up such things as dead growth, broken branches and other debris left behind from the winter months.
Preparing the land – Before putting seedlings or seeds into the ground for spring gardening, make sure to properly weed the staked out area, aerate the soil and fertilize if necessary.
Pruning – If spring gardening will involve plants already in the ground, make sure to cut back and prune as needed.

Picking plants for spring gardening

Selecting the right plants for spring gardening can be essential for chances of success. Make sure to select the right vegetation for the climate. Some plants simply do not do well early in the season or in specific geographic regions. Checking a localized growers’ guide for spring gardening recommendations is smart.