Spring Garden Prep: From Seedlings to Raised Beds

Winter’s over. Here’s the launch sequence for a productive season.

1. Start Seeds Early

Indoors or in a greenhouse kit. Extends harvest, broadens variety. Harden off before transplant.

Sun/shade, wet/dry, wind exposure. Right place = half the work.

Sprawlers need room or vertical support (trellis, arbor, obelisk). Saves ground space, adds focal points.

Better drainage, earlier warming, accessible for mobility limits or kids. Display plants beautifully.

Commercial fertilizer or homemade compost (kitchen waste → black gold). Composters: buy or build.

Weed, water, scout. Stop and smell the flowers—that’s the point.

Plan, plant, tend. The season rewards consistency.

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