After what seems like the longest winter season on record, it is now (finally) time to start preparing your garden for action. In today's guide, we will walk you through what you need to know in order to prep your garden for planting season and where you can find the best places around town to buy your seedlings and other garden goodies. Follow these steps to help ensure that your garden is ready to thrive this year!
Clean Up And Assess Your Garden Area
You can’t really get a good idea for moving forward with your garden until you have thoroughly gone through and removed the winter detritus that has accumulated over the preceding months. Rake up any leaves, sticks, and dead plant materials that may be leftover from last year. Clear space for new growth!
Check Soil Condition
Next, you’ll want to get close down to the soil of your garden bed and look for any signs of issues. Be on the lookout for compacted soil areas, drainage issues, or signs of erosion. As you are observing, look at your irrigation system (if you have one) and inspect it for any missing or broken pieces, rust, or other signs of wear. As you’re doing this inspection, also look out for signs of any bug or pest infestations. They may have sneaked in during the off season and set up shop. Kick them out!
Improve & Enrich the Soil And Decide What You Want To Plant
Test your soil’s PH to see if it changed drastically since last year. Using this knowledge, you can then plan the fertilizer you will need. Now is a great time to start preparing your soil for planting. Break up the planting bed soil with a hoe or similar tool to allow the soil to breathe. Add in your compost mixture and water it down to help replenish nutrients. Add a layer of mulch afterwards to help ward off early weed growth. To help with root growth and development, try aerating your garden now as well.
Pick Up Your Seedlings When The Weather Is Ready!
Boise is home to many of the best gardening stores in the Pacific Northwest. If you need anything from seedlings to fertilizer to landscaping elements, they will have it. Here are a few of the stores we like to recommend. Let us know in the comments if you have a favorite store or market where you like to get your gardening supplies.
Conclusion
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