7 Tricks for Successful Spring Gardening

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Get your vegetable garden off to a good start with these tips for a successful spring garden.v Learn more

7 Tricks for Successful Spring Gardening

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Have you been disappointed with your garden in the past? There are a number of factors that can hurt your spring garden. Use the tips below to ensure you start you get your garden off to a good start. Learn more

Start with good soil

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Fertilize

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Don’t give the weeds a chance to overtake your garden. Weed daily or at least every couple days to keep ahead of it. Weeds can choke out your tender, new plants and produce scraggly under grown specimens.

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7 Tricks for Successful Spring Gardening

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