Get Into Gardening

Among the different outdoor activities you can engage in during the Spring, gardening is 
often at the top of the list. There are so many benefits to gardening, from enjoying 
vitamin D and fresh air, to getting a good workout in and having fresh flowers or herbs 
at your disposal. Here are some tips for getting into gardening this Spring.

Benefits of Gardening

First of all, it helps to know why you should garden in the spring. There are actually 
many great benefits to this outdoor activity. It provides good exercise, so if you aren’t 
into going to the gym or walking around the block, you can get good cardio and some 
strength straining with gardening right in your own backyard. This is also going to help 
you get more vitamin D, which is essential for natural energy. Additional benefits include 
improving your mood and having fresh flowers or herbs, depending on what form of 
gardening you decide to go with.

Clean the Space First

If this will be your first time gardening, or you are working on the garden from last year, 
the first thing you want to do is prepare the space. This includes choosing an area in 
your yard with good soil and proper sunlight. Clear out the space, whether that means 
pulling up last year’s crops or removing any lawn you might have there. You will need to 
level out the ground and might need to add in fertilizer if you don’t have good soil.

Try New Spring Flowers and Plants

For a spring garden, you have the choice between flowers, herbs or a vegetable 
garden. If you are new to gardening, starting with flowers can be ideal. There are many 
different types of flowers that will be good for the springtime, many of which you are 
probably already familiar with. Pansies, lilacs, and tulips are really popular in the spring, 
but don’t forget about options like snapdragons or redbuds.

Your Spring Vegetable Garden

Another type of garden you can start in the spring is a vegetable garden. While it can be 
intimidating growing food for the first time, it is a lot easier than you might think. In fact, 
there are some vegetables that are beginner-friendly and perfect for you even if this is 
your very first time.

Whenever you buy seeds to be planted, they will come with instructions about planting 
and taking care of the vegetable, so there is much less confusion. Some vegetables that 
are good in the spring include lettuce, arugula, tomatoes, and peas.
