The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
March gardening works best when you start with the soil: the right amendments can set the stage for stronger germination, healthier roots, and easier spring growth. From cool-season crops to careful pest inspection, a little planning now helps your garden get off to a steady start.
Stop guessing when spring soil is ready—measure it! Learn how to use a soil thermometer at seed depth to match crops with the right conditions, prevent seed rot, and give your garden a stronger start.
Should you direct sow seeds or use transplants? Discover the best starting method for every vegetable, from root crops that prefer undisturbed soil to heat-loving plants that need an early head start.
Grow crisp, flavorful salad greens almost anywhere with a container, quality potting soil, and regular watering. From lettuce and arugula to kale and spinach, enjoy multiple harvests by planting in cool seasons and cutting outer leaves as needed.
Keep your salad bowl full from spring through fall with simple succession planting! Stagger quick-growing lettuces, radishes, spinach, and other greens every few weeks—and switch to heat-tolerant varieties as the seasons change—for a steady harvest in any garden.
