The warm, sunny days of early spring are the perfect time to start prepping your yard for the planting season. With a little effort now – and the right supplies from The Home Depot and some help from Miracle-Gro – you can have a vibrant and flourishing garden all season long.
Outdoor Cleanup
Before creating a masterpiece, you need to start with a clean canvas. Grab a rake and clear away dead leaves, rocks, plants, twigs, branches and other debris that accumulated over the winter. Any natural debris can be added to your compost pile. Then remove weeds that have started to sprout. Your plants will thank you later.
Prep Your Tools
Make sure your garden tools are ready to tackle any task. Sharpen and clean them, from hand pruners to shovels. Check garden hoses for leaks or cracks and consider upgrading to a durable, high-quality hose from The Home Depot. Don’t forget to set up rain barrels to collect rainwater for your garden. It’s a great way to conserve water and help the environment. (Check with your local government for any rules and restrictions.)
Enhance Your Soil
Healthy soil is the key to a successful garden. Start the growing season right by improving the soil anywhere you intend to plant with Miracle-Gro products that are available at your local Home Depot.
- In-Ground Gardens: Mix 3” of Miracle-Gro Organic Raised Bed and Garden Soil into the top 6” of your native soil to boost aeration, drainage and water retention.
- Raised Beds: Fill your raised beds with Miracle-Gro Organic Raised Bed and Garden Soil, – missing link? a peat-free mix that’s great for improving your in-ground soil and is perfect for your raised beds.
- Container Gardens: Fill your containers with fresh Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix, which contains peat from Veriflora Responsibly Managed Peatlands-certified producers and a natural fertilizer that feeds your plants for up to two months.
Miracle-Gro organic soils are made locally within 150 miles, on average, of your local Home Depot store (excluding AL and HI) and contain ingredients that include upcycled green waste. To learn more about the benefits of green waste, and how it’s repurposed, check out our article on the topic.
Plant Cool-Weather Plants
Early spring is the time to plant cool-weather flowers, vegetables and herbs that thrive in the cooler temperatures.
- Flowers: Try planting primrose, pansies, violas, snapdragons, sweet alyssum and dianthus.
- Vegetables: Jump-start your vegetable garden with beets, carrots, radishes, lettuce, spinach, mustard greens, leeks, cabbage, broccoli and kale.
- Herbs: Add flavor to your culinary dishes by planting cilantro, parsley and chives.
Nurture your cool-weather plants throughout the growing season by feeding them every seven to 14 days with Miracle-Gro Organic Plant Food, made from plants for all plants. Comprised of 94% plant-based fertilizer ingredients, it feeds outdoor plants instantly.
Finish Your Gardens with Mulch
Add the finishing touch to your garden beds with a 3” layer of Miracle-Gro Organic All-Natural Mulch. This mulch will naturally prevent weed seeds from germinating by blocking their access to sunlight and help the soil retain moisture longer, which can mean less watering.
Ready to transform your outdoor space? Grab your gloves and visit The Home Depot online or in-store to stock up on all your Miracle-Gro gardening essentials. With the right tools and products, you’ll be well on your way to a beautiful, thriving garden!
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