Your Early Spring Garden To-Do List

It may still be a bit chilly outside, but spring has already begun—and your garden knows it. 🌸

You might not feel the warmth just yet, but the days are getting longer, the birds are singing a little louder, and your soil is slowly waking up.

This in-between season is the perfect time to prepare—before the planting rush begins.

Let’s walk through a few simple ways to get your garden ready to thrive, one small step at a time.

Your Early Spring Garden To-Do List

1. Wake Up the Soil

Your soil has been resting all winter, and now it’s time to gently stir it back to life.

Start by removing any leftover debris, checking for drainage issues, and loosening compacted areas with a fork or hoe.

If your garden bed is still soggy, give it a few more days—working wet soil can do more harm than good.

2. Feed Your Garden Before You Plant

Think of compost as a breakfast smoothie for your soil—nutrient-rich, energizing, and essential.

Spread a fresh layer of compost or aged manure over your beds to give your soil a boost before spring planting.

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3. Plant What Loves the Cold

While it’s too early for heat-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers, there are plenty of cool-season crops that love this time of year.

Start with:

 🌱 Lettuce

🌱 Spinach

🌱 Kale

🌱 Radishes

🌱 Sugar snap peas

These veggies are tough, fast-growing, and perfectly happy in early spring’s brisk weather.

4. Make a Garden Plan

If you're not quite ready to plant, use this time to dream and design.

Sketch your garden layout, take stock of your seeds, and make a list of what you’d like to grow this year.

Planning ahead helps everything feel less overwhelming when planting season is in full swing.

5. Talk with an Expert!

If you want to feel more confident in your gardening this year, don’t be afraid to learn from someone who’s already done it.

There’s something comforting about asking a fellow gardener, “What worked for you?” or “When do you usually plant your tomatoes?”

Whether it's a neighbor with dirt under their nails or a garden coach (like me!), having someone to guide you saves time, money, and second-guessing.

Yes! Ask an expert now!