Spring Gardening Tips

Spring Gardening Tips for North Carolina

As temperatures warm up, it’s the perfect time to get your garden thriving in North Carolina. Check out this planting calendar published by NC State University:

Here are some key tips to ensure a successful spring season:

🌱 Choose the Right Plants – Opt for hardy vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and carrots early in the season. By mid-spring, plant tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Native flowers such as black-eyed Susans and coneflowers also flourish.

🌿 Prepare the Soil – Enrich your soil with compost or organic matter to boost nutrients. North Carolina’s clay-heavy soil benefits from aeration and added organic material to improve drainage.

💧 Water Wisely – Spring rains help, but supplemental watering may be needed, especially for new plantings. Water in the early morning to prevent evaporation and fungal growth.

🐝 Attract Pollinators – Plant a mix of colorful flowers like lavender, bee balm, and milkweed to draw bees and butterflies, which help gardens thrive.

🍃 Mulch for Success – A layer of mulch helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Use pine straw, wood chips, or shredded leaves for best results.

With the right care, your garden will flourish all season long! 🌸🌿