Spring is just around the corner. It's time to start preparing for your garden. Early preparation can be very worthwile and productive.
You may benefit from starting your plants inside approximately 1-2 months prior to the date you can plant outdoors. Always plant plenty of seeds...not all of them will live. (If they DO live, friends, neighbors and family will love receiving the extras from you!) Give your plants plenty of sunlight and water. They should need water as often as your houseplants. If your plants lean in the direction of the light source, turn the plants away from the sun a couple of times a week. This will make the main stem stronger.
Preparation of the soil for the outdoor garden provides the nutrients required for a productive garden. A composter is the best way. Compost, steer manure, and peat moss can be purchased from your local retailer. You may need to adjust the amounts you use of each depending on the soil type you have. These three components will turn sandy soil into rich, productive soil. It is best to mix these things into the soil as early as possible (after fall harvest is best). If you missed fall harvest, do it as early in the spring or late winter as you can. Depending on garden size, mix by hand or rototiller.
Make a layout of the plants you intend to have in your garden. Some flowers grow very tall, and shouldn't be planted in front of shorter flowers. Some vegetables require a large area to spread out. Your seed packet should tell you what size your plants will grow to. Plan your planting so that the plants aren't "fighting" each other to grow.
Prepare for watering the garden. There are several options for watering. My favorite is hand watering. Use this time to enjoy the warmer weather. If you have a larger garden, or just not enough time, you may want to consider irrigation or multiple sprinkler installation. Summer sun and atmospheric conditions will dictate how much and how often to water.
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