Spring Garden Prep: Soil, Selection & Planting Done Right

Spring success starts weeks before planting. Soil, selection, technique—get these right.

Soil: The Trinity

Dig deep. Loosen. Amend with organic matter (compost, manure). Healthy soil = healthy plants. Test if unsure.

Pick & Mix

Choose plants for your site (sun, soil, zone) AND your heart. Suitability > impulse.

Planting Protocol

• Mild day. Deep, wide hole.
• Root crown level with soil.
• Backfill half soil → water → settle → rest soil → water.

Early Care

• Water early morning. Slow soak (no drowning).
• 2–3" mulch: suppresses weeds, retains moisture.
• Fertilize mid-season if needed.

Timeline

Prep 6 weeks before last frost. Start seeds indoors. Don't plant out early—frost kills enthusiasm and seedlings.

Bonus Prep

Repair/paint furniture. Build frames (peas, tomatoes, heavy blooms) → vertical space, less pests, more yield. Prep beds: newspaper + compost smothers weeds. Service mower now—beat the rush.