How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring

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• Getting ready for a spring garden can be a
  pleasant activity. Spring brings about
  seed-sowing, growing, and nurturing your garden
  as it comes to life. Plan to get your garden
  prepared early to make the spring less hectic.

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• A written garden plan will help you stay focused.
  Draw in the flowers, the outdoor furniture, and
  anything else you want, in their exact places.
  Planning in this manner will guide you on buying
  just what you need and keep your design cohesive.

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• Plant seeds from a previous season in seedling
  trays to keep indoors near a window that gets a
  lot of sunshine. Water and tend to them regularly
  to get a head start on the new season's
  plantings.

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• To test soil, pick some up and squeeze it into a
  ball. If the ball shatters by pressing with your
  fingers or by dropping it from about 3 feet, it
  is dry enough to dig. If the ball keeps its shape
  or only breaks into solid sections rather than
  loose soil, it still contains too much water and
  is not ready to be worked.

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• Prep the beds by removing winter mulch. If
  theyre well composted, work into the top layer
  of the soil. Utilize leaf mold or well-rotted
  manure.
• Prune fruit trees before buds begin to bloom to
  prevent stressing the tree.
• Note an overstressed tree will yield a tiny crop.

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• If you like plants you see growing in someone
  else's garden, ask if you can take cuttings from
  them. In addition to asking fellow neighborhood
  gardeners for cuttings, botanical gardens often
  have mid-winter or early spring pruning clear
  outs.

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• Customize your garden with fun accents like a
  garden bridge or classic wooden bench. Water
  features create a serene atmosphere, while bird
  baths add cheer and energy. Be imaginative, and
  design your space to be a place to get away from
  the rest of the world. Add an outdoor structure,
  such as a gazebo, to create a relaxing, shaded
  area where you can enjoy your garden.

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• Your garden should reflect your taste and
  aesthetic preferences. There is nothing more
  beautiful than a well-tended garden. Get inspired
  early by visiting local gardens and shopping
  online for the best deals on garden structures
  and decor.

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• Fifthroom.com is an online marketplace offering
  indoor and outdoor furniture, as well as
  structures for your garden. You can shop the
  entire website to see all available selections or
  narrow your focus to just one specialty.
  Customizable options are also offered to meet
  individual design tastes.
• Visit www.fifthroom.com or call 1-888-293-2339.