Now that the garden centers are bursting with spring blooms,
it’s time to think about—dirt. Okay, so
maybe dirt’s not as glamorous as tropical red hibiscus or those tantalizing
jasmines in full bloom. But getting
things right with your soil is the first step toward a lush, gorgeous garden.
Most experts recommend that you skip back-breaking double-digging and instead lightly turn over the soil with a spading fork, clearing weeds and breaking up hard clay. Adding lime to clay soils will not only raise pH levels, but it will help in breaking up the clay. Then spread compost on top and let nature do the rest. It really is that easy! Top-dressing with a high-quality compost or mulch will add plenty of nutrients to the soil and give young plants everything they need to get growing.
All it takes is 3-4 inches of our Happy Frog Soil Conditioner or our classic FoxFarm Original Planting Mix. Spread it around, water well, and get ready to plant. Young flower and vegetable seedlings will benefit from a dose of Peace of Mind Starter or Happy Frog Jump Start fertilizer mixed into the planting hole when you get ready to plant. That’s all you need to wake up your soil for spring!
