Monday, May 17, 2021

Clever Spring Gardening Ideas by Vicky Spelman

Muffin Tin used for Spacing

What about using a muffin tin for spacing your garden plants?  Might be a helpful idea for young gardeners.   

Photo via Two Women and a Hoe

Do you have any ornamental grasses to cut back for this year?  Here’s a clever idea... try bundling it with tape, bungee cords or something similar before shearing it.

Courtesy: The Spruce

Do you have an old wheel barrow around?  Upcycle it!  Try planting it for an unusual and fun container in the garden or yard.

Courtesy: ThriftyFun

What about upcycling your old garden boots or those old galoshes?  Could make a fun accent in the garden or yard.

As you're getting your Spring gardens and yard planted, keep a look-out for items in your garage or storage shed that would be useful or an accent in your planting.  

If you need some guidance on planting your Spring garden, CSU's Vegetable Planting Guide will help:  https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/720.pdf