the traditional wood boxes are
prettier and cheaper overall. You'll
want to pick a space that receives
a good amount of sunlight and is
somewhat out of the way of trees,
play areas, and other things that
may end up harming your garden.
Once you've installed your plant-
ers, raised from predators and
safely tucked in a sunny spot, be-
gin choosing the veggies you'd like
to grow.
planting vegetables that tolerate a
little frost, such as radishes, carrots
and potatoes. By mid-spring, you'll
be able to start growing vegeta-
bles that do best in hotter weath-
er, like tomatoes and peppers, to
complete your produce list. Don't
forget to weed your garden! Pull
weeds up before they get too big,
as their roots will be easier to yank
at and they won't have had time to
spread seeds all through your veg-
etable garden. The addition of an
herb garden is nice as well, but be
sure to give them their own spot,
either in a pot or separated with
lining, for the best results.
appeal. Install birdfeeders where
there is relative coverage with
trees and shrubs. Birds will feel
safer approaching feeders that are
strategically placed away from
open areas to avoid predators. Aza-
lea bushes and small trees are ide-
al for feeder spots. With the addi-
tion of a birdfeeder, you can install
a bird bath, bird houses, and other
whimsical ornaments to enhance
that natural garden feel. The bird
seed itself can act as a fertilizer by
being added to your compost, so
cleanup shouldn't be a major issue.
If you're not into birds, but would
still like to add some décor to your
garden, consider whitewashing
an old bench as a DIY project or
installing a water feature.
er or log-style, to bring the look
of spring to your lawn. There are
also pretty wrought-iron or stone
options that come in many colors,
as well. Edgings will retain mois-
ture and hold soil back, creating
a structured, even space for your
grass to flourish. They not only
give a primped look to your lawn,
but they keep it healthier as well
by holding all the nutrients in. For
added elegance, line gravel at the
border just before your edgings to
create symmetry around the en-
tire lawn. Not only will the gravel