If you plan to establish a #flower or #vegetable #garden this spring, first make sure your tools are in good working condition. Sharpen pruners, clean rakes and tillers, and inspect planters and garden infrastructure for damage. If you need any tools, seeds, planters, pots or decorative items, check the #thrift stores supplied by generous #donations to ClothingDonations.org first. They are a great source of lightly used #gardening equipment and supplies, and buying #secondhand can #save money over buying new at a big-box store or garden center. #SpringtimeGardening #DosAndDonts
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The Don’ts of Springtime Gardening
There are many don’ts of #springtime #gardening, says Better Homes & Gardens — mistakes that gardeners can easily make that could damage plants or make them less productive. First, don’t work soggy soil; you might compact it and make it less viable. Schedule plantings to avoid late-season frosts, and harden seedlings by exposing them to varying temperatures for up to two weeks ahead of planting. Don’t use fresh manure, since its high nitrogen levels can burn plants, and don’t overcrowd plantings. Finally, don’t mulch too soon or too much, since it can lend to moisture buildup and rot. #SpringtimeGardening #DosAndDonts