Introduction

Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time to get your garden growing.  If you want a lush and beautiful garden, you need to start with healthy soil.

Aerate the soil.

Aerating the soil is important for getting your garden growing faster. Aerating helps improve drainage and water penetration, which are vital to a healthy plant. If you have an established bed of plants, aerate it in the spring and fall by using a digging fork or tiller. Do not overdo it though! If you don’t know how often to aerate, ask someone who has experience with gardening.

For new beds that haven’t yet been seeded or planted in, try to do this process when there isn’t much moisture in the ground (early morning). This way there will be less chance of damaging roots if they are tender at this stage in their development stages.

Add some compost.

Compost is a great way to boost soil fertility and improve the structure of your garden soil. It can be made from many different materials, such as green waste (grass clippings, leaves) or manure. Compost is essentially organic matter that has been broken down by bacteria, fungi and other organisms so it can be used as fertilizer.

Composting kitchen scraps is easy! Just place them in a container in your kitchen (like an old bucket) and keep it moist but not wet – water every few days if needed until they’ve finished breaking down into compost. Then you can use this in the garden or give it away to friends who love gardening too!

Fertilize the soil.

Fertilizer is a mix of nutrients that plants need to grow. It comes in many forms, including liquid, powder, and granules. Fertilizer can be purchased at garden centers or hardware stores. You can also make your own fertilizer by mixing ingredients such as compost and cow manure with water and allowing it to sit for several weeks before applying it to the soil.

Fertilizer should be applied directly to the soil rather than sprayed onto individual plants because young seedlings need nutrients in their immediate vicinity so they can easily absorb them through their roots.

Water regularly.

One of the most important things you can do to help your garden grow is to water it regularly. How often and how long you water your plants depends on a few things: the type of plant, the type of soil, and even the weather.

For example, if you’re growing vegetables like tomatoes or peppers in soil that drains quickly (like sandy loam), then you should give them a good soaking once per week during dry spells. If you’re growing anything with deep roots—like carrots or beets—in well-drained soil, then watering them twice per week will suffice. If you’re growing flowers like roses in loamy clay soil that retains moisture for longer periods of time, watering once every three days should be sufficient for their needs. In general though (with some exceptions), we recommend watering all plants at least once per week during drought conditions—but don’t overdo it!

Use mulch to lock in moisture and add nutrients.

Mulch helps to keep moisture locked in the soil and prevent it from drying out. It also keeps the ground from getting too hot, causing water evaporation and loss of nutrients, or too cold, causing root damage to plants.

Mulching is an easy way to add nutrients to your garden without having to spend money on fertilizer or compost.

Follow these simple steps and watch your garden grow!

• Take care of the soil. Soil preparation is critical to getting your garden growing faster. The key to great soil lies in its drainage, aeration and nutrient content. You will want to add compost (preferably homemade) to your garden while it’s still dormant so that it can break down before planting time. In addition, you may also want to consider adding fertilizer as well as mulch on top of the compost once spring rolls around again!
• Get plenty of water on your plants throughout the growing season so they have plenty of moisture for growth. The most important part here is not too much or too little—you don’t want things drying out too quickly but also don’t want them sitting underwater either! Keep an eye out for signs like wilted leaves which indicate either one thing: It’s time for more water! Or two things: It’s time for more water AND some shade from those hot sun rays…

Conclusion

When it comes to growing a garden, there are a few things that you can do to ensure that your plants thrive. Aerating the soil is one of the most important steps in this process. Once you have achieved this, adding compost will help increase fertility as well as add nutrients needed for growth. Fertilizer also helps to keep plants healthy and strong by providing them with essential nutrients like nitrogen or potassium which may be lacking in your soil due to previous use by other crops or due simply because they were never applied when planting out new areas where nothing grew before at all!