by Bonnie Moss

Created on: January 20, 2009

Ahh! Spring can't be too far behind. The garden beckons.

The crocus will soon peek through the partly snow- covered ground. It won't be long now and the earth will bring out a burst of colors to herald the beauty of Spring as Nature wakes up from its winter slumber.

It's that time of the year when gardeners can hardly wait for the snow to disappear from the ground. A balmy weather in early Spring

will surely start to melt some of the snow revealing the brown color of the grass.

It is not too early to start thinking of your garden.Take a look at the pictures of your garden of last summer. You did take pictures!
Think of what you liked about your garden. What new projects do you have in mind? Each year, there are wider varieties of plants
to choose from. It is very tempting!

COLOR

The colors bursting from the garden is one of the most attractive features. Be inspired to try a different mix of colors. This can easily be done by looking at the pictures and do a little re-arranging of your plants. I know I have to move the sundrops and the
iris and some of the day lilies this Spring. These plants tend to take over the garden. I'd like to have more blue color this year. This is a relaxing color.

Think of the plants that have to be thinned out, or perhaps were in the wrong spot last summer. Experiment with different varieties of plants for an exciting display of colors in your garden.

SOIL

Is it time to amend your soil? Plants will do better with proper soil nutrients. Compost is a very rich source of nutrients and it is also good for the environment. Do you need to check the acidity or alkalinity of the soil? There are commercial kits, but I find them too expensive. There are tests that you can do to check it yourself. Browse through gardening books and the internet. Be sure to
pay attention to your window boxes and other pots and planters. It is recommended that the soil in these containers be changed at least every five years.

DESIGN

Do you have a theme or motif in your garden? Something that is a centerpiece of all the centerpieces. This is what's creative about
gardening. It allows you to express yourself and enhance your creativity. This is where you incorporate features like garden ornaments. But don't make your garden too busy. Do you have a bench or chair where you can sit and relax, or rest as you work in
the garden? Do you like the sound of wind chimes? There are endless ideas to enhance the beauty of your garden and turn it to a work of art and a place for you to relax

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