Next, grow an inspired garden.
Now that you’ve got all these amazing ideas, it’s time to break out the gardening gloves. Here are a few all-natural ways to enjoy a healthy spring garden.
Time to weed
Let your garden run wild during winter? That’s ok, but now it’s time to get in there, pull those weeds and create room for new growth. Turn that space back into your gorgeous getaway!
Prep the soil
First, test your soil. Grab a fistful of garden dirt and squeeze. Does it break down into granules because there’s not enough moisture to allow it to clump? It’s ready! Time to mix in the organic matter and fertilizer.
Fertilize with coffee grounds
Save a little money and embrace being “green.” Put coffee grounds directly (ask for them at your local coffee hangout) into your soil. They’re filled with nitrogen, a mineral that aids in vegetable and plant growth.
Water plants – with cooking water
Give your plants a free nutrient boost. They’ll happily soak up the vitamins and minerals left behind in a pot of water used to boiled pasta, vegetables or potatoes.
Use chamomile tea to protect plants
Spraying your plants with chamomile tea a few times a week helps ward off the bacterial and fungal infections that come with springtime.
Put eggshells with your veggies
Grind up your eggshells and throw them in the same hole you plant your vegetables in. This helps plants avoid “blossom end rot” which is often caused by a calcium deficiency.
Garden by the moon
Planting at night can help your garden grow faster and stronger than planting during the day. It also maximizes water usage. And who wouldn’t enjoy some relaxing gardening at night?
With this year’s garden, let your imagination run wild and your hands get dirty. The time you invest now will be rewarded all season long.