Jumpstart The Spring Garden - Gardening Tips For March & April

Snowdrops stand guard over tiny daffodil buds. Daylight is
lingering a bit longer. The snow is receding and the robins are
returning. The big thaw has begun. There's no denying the signs.
Spring is right around the corner.

If you're like me, you can't wait to get your hands into the
soil. While you're holding out for higher temperatures, there's
plenty you can do today to jumpstart the spring gardening
season.

Sow Seeds Indoors

Take a trip to your local nursery or home store and buy seeds to
start indoors. In March I like to start annual flowers for my
pots and containers. Currently, I have Coleus, Zinnias,
Impatiens, Petunias and Marigolds germinating. Follow the seed
packet instructions and you'll get excellent results. Some
plants will take longer than others to bloom or bear fruit, so
plan accordingly. This is also a great time for starting
culinary herbs and vegetables. If you're looking for something
new this year, try moonflower vine or cathedral bells to climb
your fence or trellis. Both can be started from seed. If you
have children, get them involved. Many children have a natural
affinity for gardening. It's a great quality to encourage and
nurture in them.

Dust Off The Birdhouses

I put my birdhouses out in early March. Small birds like
chickadees will be actively searching for appropriate homes to
raise their families. Mine were up for less than 24 hours before
the home tours began.

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