With spring in full force, many people find themselves venturing out into their gardens to reignite their green thumb that’s been in hibernation. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as planting and eating your own fresh fruits and veggies in the garden! Spring gardening is a wonderful way to get outside and reconnect with nature but knowing the tips and tricks of the trade is the key to having a truly successful spring gardening experience.

Spring Gardening Trends

Start Fresh

Before you begin the fun parts of spring gardening, you have to start with a clean slate. Remove any leaves, branches, and other debris that have made their way into your garden during the fall and winter months. While you’re at it, organize the tools and materials in your shed that you use for gardening. Starting off the season organized and prepared will make it easier and more enjoyable as you begin to plant and maintain the garden.

Prune Summer Plants

Perennial plants and trees in your garden need to be pruned at the beginning of spring to encourage new growth as the temperatures warm. Early spring is the best time to prune the plants that bloom in the summer months.

Refreshing Your Soil

Before you plant anything in your soil, it needs to be refreshed and nutrients need to be replenished. To do this you should add composted materials and fertilizers to the existing soil. If you want to be extra cautious, preform a soil test to learn exactly what your soil needs to reach peak performance. The harsh winter conditions quickly deplete the nutrients your plants need and you’re responsible for replacing them!

Planting

Now that your garden is ready to take on new life, you can begin planting! Early spring flowers should be the first thing that you plant, followed with cool-weather vegetables. It’s important to read the instructions that come along with seeds for various vegetables to ensure you’re planting them at the right time in conditions that promote growth.

Clean Around the Garden

The area around your garden is just as important as the garden itself. Keeping this space clean will help to avoid pests entering the garden. Empty and refill bird feeders and bird baths, trim shrubs, begin mowing the lawn and look for signs of any infestations that need to be exterminated before planting begins.

As you follow all of these gardening tips it’s important to remember one thing – gardening should be fun! Look for new ways to enjoy your time outside and bring new life into your garden. If you want to bring the benefits of plants into your office, work with Evergreen Tropical Interiors. We offer many different blooming programs to fit your office and building needs for adding plants into offices. We are offering both interior and exterior planter options in the greater Boston area. For more information on our services or to request a quote, you can contact us directly on our website or call us at 781-828-7808.