Spring Gardening Tips

Don't be afraid to get an early start on color! Spring blooming perennials, forced bulbs and ground covers in window boxes or containers give a colorful start to the season, while waiting for summer annuals and perennials to bloom. Pansies, primrose and daffodils are just a few early bloomers that work well.

When weather permits, start carefully raking out beds, removing winter mulch, rose collars and cones. But "mind your feet!" Tender young shoots can be permanently damaged if stepped on, or tops taken off by vigorous raking.

Newly emerging plants are difficult to recognize, so "if its green," don't touch it until it matures a bit more.

Early spring is the time to start cool weather veggies in cold frames, and flower seedlings for the summer season.

Here are some gardening tips for the spring months here in the Tri-cities

March Tips
Fight slugs, keep on planting, and -- finally -- indulge yourself with a few cut flowers from your garden this month.

April Tips
Flowers are everywhere! April is the month to really work in your garden, getting everything in shape for a great year ahead.

May Tips
This month, it's all about planting. Grab your trowel and go!

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