Spring is officially here! That means it’s time to rediscover your garden and put those green-fingers to good use. Don’t know where to start? Try these 3 easy steps to a beautiful spring garden.
1. Expert knowledge at your finger tips
If you’re new to the joys of gardening and eager to learn, or simply rusty at it, start out by taking a seminar at your local plant nursery or home improvement store. These workshops are chuck full of tips and tricks from experts; usually offered at low costs or free; and typically give you discounts on all the goodies you’ll want to buy to get your own garden in tip-top shape.
2. The tools of the trade
Once armed with all your new found knowledge, you’ll want to make sure you have the tools you need to get the job done – no matter how big or small your gardening spot. My absolute must-haves list includes:
- Gardening Trowel — It’s important to find one that is sharp and light weight. If it’s too heavy, you run the risk of injury.
- Gardening Gloves — You need a good set of gardening gloves to protect your hands (and manicure) from the elements of the outdoors. Opt for some with rubber coating and are still breathable. This will allow you to have a good grip and work the ground without getting your hands wet or dirty, while still allowing them to breath. The Nitrile Weeding Glove is a good pair.
- Boot Tray — This Mohawk Home boot tray doubles as a transportable potting bench. It will keep whatever surface you are using from getting potting soil all over it, and it’s super easy to clean – just hose it off afterwards. It’s also great because it’s mobile. Use it to move your supplies from garden spot to garden spot.
3. What’s your game plan?
You have the how-to, you have your tools; now you need a plan. Will your garden be a place for relaxation; play; entertaining; or all of the above? Whatever your end-use, you need a plan to help you best achieve your goal.
For detailed step-by-step guides that walk you through what to plant, how to do it and how to care for it, check out the free online Garden Plan Finder by BHG.com – you’ll find such plans as Easy Veggie Gardens, Easy-Care Shade-Gardens, Long-term Gardens and many more. For the lot of you that is more adventurous and only need some very general ideas to get you started, turn to Pinterest. You might be surprised to learn that Pinterest is good for way more than recipes and home décor ideas.
So there you have it, gardening in 3 easy steps. Good luck with your garden this year!
