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Starting a Vegetable Garden in Spring

By stacy ling

Gardening Tips & Tricks

Want to grow your own produce this year? Learn how to start growing a vegetable garden in spring with these easy tips.

Choose the Right Location Select a location for your vegetable garden that receives at least six hours of sunlight each day. Ensure the area has well-drained soil with easy access to water.

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Prepare the Soil Before planting, test the soil to help you determine how healthy the it is and what amendments, if any, are necessary. Then prepare the soil by removing weeds, rocks, and debris.

Carefully Select Your Vegetables Choose vegetables that are suited to your climate and growing conditions. Opt for easy-care varieties that are resistant to common  pests and diseases so you find greater success with growing them.

Cool-Season vs. Warm-Season Vegetables It’s important to learn the difference between cool and warm-season vegetables. You want to grow cool season vegetables for fall.

Plant and Water Properly Follow the instructions on seed packets or nursery tags for planting  depth and spacing.  Water your vegetable garden regularly, providing enough moisture  without overwatering. 

Mulching Mulching around plants can help conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.

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Maintain and Harvest Regularly monitor your vegetable garden for pests or diseases. Practice proper weed control by removing them promptly. Harvest vegetables when they reach maturity to ensure the best flavor and quality.

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Follow along for to learn more about growing a vegetable garden.

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