How to Begin Your Spring Garden in the Winter 

Starting on your Spring gardening plans during the Winter months is a great way to promote the healthiest outdoor space possible come Spring. Here are some ways that you can begin work on your Spring garden this Winter:

• Pruning deciduous trees and shrubs during dormancy 
• Test and amend soil as needed to prepare for Spring planting 
• Apply fresh mulch to protect your plants during the Winter months and to promote optimal soil health for Spring planting 
• Clean/prepare gardening tools to be used in the Spring
• Begin seedlings indoors beginning in the mid Winter