Spring
Spring Planting Basics
Choose hardy perennials and easy-care shrubs. Prepare beds by adding compost and mulch to retain moisture.
Soil prep
Mulching
Compost
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Seasonal Advice for Beginners
Summer
Water-Wise Growth
Group plants with similar water needs and water deeply in the early morning to reduce waste.
Drought-tardy tips
Grouping
Soaker hoses
Autumn
Easy Fall Cleanup & Planting
Remove spent blooms, divide perennials, and plant bulbs for a bright spring.
Bulbs
Divide
Healthy soil