It's Time To Get Growing
Though it may not feel like it, we are well into spring. You may not think it's warm enough to get your garden in shape but there are many ways to get your early spring garden in order.
Get Weeding
The first and most important thing you can do is weed your garden and yard. After months of snow and intense storms if you live in the Northeast your garden is going to be a mess. Grab your tools and gloves and spend some time doing a thorough weeding of the area you will be using to plant this year. This may be a good amount of work so break it up and work on small areas at a time so you don't hurt your back.
Prepare Your Soil
The cold wet winter can really suck the nutrients out of your soil. Early spring is a great time to start tending to the soil since it is unlikely to freeze again. First start by tilling the soil about 8 inches deep where you are planning to plant. Remove all rocks and debris that may have found its way over during the winter. After cleaning you will want to add some nutrients in the form of some kind of fertilizer. If you have a compost now is the ideal time to put it to use but you can also use store bought soil or add some coffee grounds to the dirt to add some needed nitrogen.
Get Seeds Started
If you can't wait to get planting and it is on the cold side then start your seeds indoors! Get a few seed trays or small containers and plant seeds now. Keep them by the sun and water them well and once the weather improves or you finally have the opportunity to spend some time in the garden transplant them.