Spring Gardening Checklist
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Tools
Let your lawnmower to have the oil changed, bolts tightened and blades sharpened.
Inspect your gardening tools.
Remove soil from your tools' metal parts.
Sharpen your tools.
Rub the metal parts with olive oil to lubricate them.
Lawn
Assess your lawn's health.
Purchase Test kits for soil testing.
Take your lawn sample to an expert at your garden store and ask for a diagnosis.
Lime, treat moss and, finally, reseed as needed.
Fertilize your lawn.
Get rid of weeds as they sprout.
Consult an expert in your area for dealing with persistent pests.
Soil
Remove mulch over the course of several days, exposing the soil gradually.
Till or spade soil 6 to 12 inches deep.
Mix in compost, peat moss and fertilizer for plants or vegetables.
Rake the soil level to smoothen out low spots.
Seeding and Planting
Choose neighboring vegetables carefully.
Plant some perennial vegetables right in your rich new soil.
Later in the month seed or set out hardier vegetables.
Be sure the seedlings get lots of light.
Plant fruit trees and berries (from late March into April).
Set out or plant new roses and cool-loving flowers.
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Presented by:
Jake R Brady
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Who it's for
This Spring Gardening Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Spring Gardening essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Spring Gardening structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Spring Gardening Checklist
- Save Spring Gardening Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Spring Gardening (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.