As winter comes to an end, it’s essential for gardeners to prepare their landscapes for the upcoming spring season. With the help of gardening experts, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 things to do to your garden beds in late winter to ensure lush plants in spring.
Spring will be here before you know it, which means it’s time for gardeners to start preparing their landscapes for the season ahead. But before you start planting, it’s essential to restore your garden after winter’s damage. Loosening compacted soil from heavy snows and replenishing nutrients in the ground are steps that will ensure your plants thrive in spring and beyond.
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Amend the Soil
Early spring is the perfect time to add compost to garden beds because late winter’s freeze-thaw cycles help break it down and integrate nutrients into the soil.
Pre-Soak the Soil
Soaking the soil during early spring dry spells helps improve soil structure and supports beneficial microbes.
Clear Debris
Cleaning up debris after winter is essential to the health of your spring garden. Removing spent plants and fallen leaves after temperatures are consistently over 50 degrees reduces overwintering pests and diseases while exposing soil to light and air.
Remove Weeds
Don’t wait for weeds to take over your garden in mid-spring and summer to pull them. Pulling weeds before they leave dormancy prevents them from establishing deep roots or dropping seed.
Loosen Compact Soil
If your soil is compacted from snow, take time to gently loosen it before spring. Gently loosening soil with a garden fork (not tilling) improves drainage and oxygen flow without disrupting soil life.
For more information on gardening and preparing your garden for spring, visit Martha Stewart.
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