Spring has finally sprung! It seems like every year we all collectively welcome the longer daylight hours, the budding trees and the returning sound of chirping birds at our windows. Now that the ground has begun to thaw, it is also time to revisit your garden and get it prepared to flourish in the sunny days ahead!
Here is a list of what to be planting now for your summer garden!
Vegetables
When it comes to planting your vegetables for the season, they are split into two groups: early spring vegetables and vegetables to plant after the last frost. The early spring vegetables are frost-tolerant and tend to be hardier vegetables, while the post-frost batch require heat and sunlight to grow.
Early Spring:
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Lettuce
- Carrots
- Kale
- Celery
- Peas
- Cabbage
- Cilantro
- Onions
Post-Frost:
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Squash
Fruits
Unlike vegetables, all fruits are to be planted after the last frost of the year, as they all require sunlight and warmth in order to flourish.
Post-Frost:
- Blueberries
- Melons
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Cherries
- Blackberries
Herbs
Just the same as fruits, herbs also require the ground to be past its freezing point for the year.
Post-Frost:
- Thyme
- Basil
- Chives
- Parsley
- Mint
- Dill
- Sage
- Tarragon
Flowers
Nothing truly says “spring” the way that a garden full of blooming flowers does! Similar to the fruits and herbs, in order for flowers to make it to summer, they require the ground to be past its last frost of the year, making late March or early April the perfect time to start your garden!
Post-Frost:
- Marigolds
- Sunflowers
- Sweet Peas
- Zinnias
- Petunias
- Pansies
- Hydrangeas
- Black-Eyed Susans
- Morning-Glories
- Gladiolus
In addition to providing you with your own home-grown produce, a beautiful backyard and garden space can add to the appeal of your home if you are in the season of trying to sell. Now is the time to get outside and start planting and before you know it summer will be here and your garden will ready to enjoy!
Happy gardening!
Real Estate Blog by Guy DuVall 