Now that spring is here, have you asked yourself, “Ok, now what needs to be done in my garden?!”
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You’re not alone. That’s why we created spring #gardening tips and chores to help you along. Click link in our bio under “Spring Garden Inspiration”
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PIctured Tips
Be Wildlife Friendly: Birds & other wildlife help control pests, balance the ecosystem and add ambience. Install nesting boxes with the proper dimensions and in the right spot to attract particular #birds. Provide a consistent, clean water source. Plant natives that offer food sources of nectar, seeds and berries, and make sure there are trees and hedging for nesting habitat and shelter.
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Edible Planting: Remove surface debris such as leaves or mulch from vegetable beds to help warm the soil. To avoid compaction, wait until soil has dried out sufficiently before tilling. If soil crumbles when you try to make a ball, then it’s time to work the beds. Add amendments such as aged compost, manure and trace minerals before planting early crops of lettuce, radishes, kale, peas and onions. Protect young #plants from late frosts with a cloche or cold frame.
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Clean and Prep: If you didn’t do so last fall, scrape excess dirt off tools, wash in soapy water and allow to dry thoroughly. Coat metal parts with oil to prevent rust, and sharpen tools. Power wash decks & patios and wipe down stored patio furniture. Scrub out empty containers and fill with fresh potting soil in preparation for planting.
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Add New Color: Place early season annuals such as #pansies and ranunculus around bulbs or in containers for an extra splash of color. Now is the time to plant summer bulbs including lilies and dahlias. Once all danger of frost is past, it’s safe to plant warm-season annuals such as petunias and marigolds. Set out starts of cosmos and sunflowers. Photos by pnwpetalpixels
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