Spring Garden Cleaning and Planting Tips for a Thriving Garden

Garden Assessment and Winter Damage

• ❄️ Assess your garden for winter damage, such as on Swiss chard, and cut off damaged pieces.
• 🍅 For plants like tomatoes, add compost to the base to provide nutrients throughout the spring.

Harvesting and Planting

• 🥗 Harvest winter crops like lettuce before they bolt and go to seed, perfect for a fresh garden salad.
• 🌸 Plant native plants to support local habitats for birds, bees, and hummingbirds, and choose heat-tolerant varieties for your climate.

Garden Maintenance and Expansion

• 💧 Check your irrigation system as warmer months approach to ensure proper watering.
• 🪴 Consider a raised garden bed for a fun and rewarding hobby, allowing you to grow your own food, herbs, and flowers.

Further Gardening Resources

• 📚 For more in-depth gardening tips and conversations about transitioning from spring to summer, visit gardentex.com.
• 🌶️ It's a great time to start planting vegetables like peppers to make your own salsa.