National Gardening Month: Time to Clean Your Garden — or Start One

Roses have high fertilizer requirements and slow-release products are preferable. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

National Gardening Month: Time to Clean Your Garden — or Start One

Leftover seeds can be sealed in their packet and stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator for future use. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

National Gardening Month: Time to Clean Your Garden — or Start One

It is important to plant what you love. As long as the plants are suitable for your region, plant what brings you joy. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

National Gardening Month: Time to Clean Your Garden — or Start One

National Gardening Month is a great time for novices to try their hand at gardening or for experts to branch out. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

National Gardening Month: Time to Clean Your Garden — or Start One

Before adding new soil to garden beds, exam it for unwanted pests and grasses. (Katie Perkins/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 5:00am

April is National Gardening Month, so if you’re not already a gardener, now is the perfect time to try your hand at developing a green thumb. Experienced gardeners, in addition to “spring cleaning,” may want to learn a new skill or expand the scope of their gardens.“Gardening Month was created ...

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