As your garden thaws out after the winter, you’re probably ready to begin to plant seedlings by the early spring. If you have the right tools and the proper strategy, your garden will be blooming in no time. Here are a few useful tips to get you growing started this spring.
Prepare Your Area
While you might be ready to grab your tools and get planting, you’ll want to wait until the temperature reaches 50 degrees consistently. That’s because cleaning up too early can actually harm beneficial insect populations.
Once the weather is right, it’s time to attack overgrown weeds and leftover foliage before planting any new seeds. Make sure to wash your pots and give your garden shed a good cleanse while you’re at it! Cut back perennials, aerate your lawn, and carefully fluff any mulch so as not to damage emerging bulbs.
Know Your Zone
Before choosing what to plant, make sure to check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which was updated in 2023 for the first time in a decade. You can type in your address to learn your exact zone, which can help you choose which perennials are ideal for your exact location. While the map illustrates the range of common temperatures in your area, you can always get started with some frost tolerant vegetables to be safe.
Use a Raised Bed Garden
If you’re ready to get a head start on planting immediately, a raised bed garden is a great tool for your garden. You can plant seedlings in aerated soil and weed or pest control before winter is even over! Choose a raised bed garden that acts as a mini greenhouse complete with a roll up cover that provides optimum temperature control even if you hit a cold snap.
Add a Greenhouse to Your Yard
For the ultimate climate and pest control to get your spring garden going, add a greenhouse to your garden. Choose from a variety of options that give your plants the ideal climate for extending your growing season.
If you have minimal space, choose from a Miracle-Gro Mini Greenhouse that allows you the vertical space to get your seeds started. If you have more space, this GrowIT Small Garden Greenhouse is an easy add to your space, with only a 15-minute assembly time. A heavy-duty greenhouse will provide all the space you need for plant growth and protection.
Greenhouses from ShelterLogic are constructed with high-quality translucent covers that protect your plants while allowing enough light in for growth. All-steel frames and an Easy-Slide Cross Rail System offers incredible strength that can stand up to Mother Nature. For the supreme head-start for spring gardening, a greenhouse from ShelterLogic is the answer.
