Are you planning your garden yet?

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

I know in the warmer climes, some are already thinking about putting the seeds in the ground.

But, How about in the middle and northern latitudes.  NOW is the time to be thinking.   Seed Catalog's are out and seed packets are in most all the stores.  But, there are many thing to think about before you even purchase seeds.

1) Did your garden do as well as you thought it should have last year?

2) Did you plan for the fertilizer you need? (Including the lawn?)  The price is climbing already.  Watch your sales!

3) Do you think you need some kind of weed control?  (But, Think Organic!)

4) Are you power tools ready to go.  Now is a good time to get them in shape and most shops are not real busy.  BEAT THE RUSH!

5) I your garden getting the proper sunlight, or should a few trees be removed or at least trimmed?

Now is the perfect time to start thinking about this.  Spring will be here shortly and then you will be fighting the crowds.   Do yourself a favor and start thinking today!

Comments (9)

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

William, I am vacationing this week in Florida and seeing all the beautiful flowers indeed make me want to start my flower garden when I return to WV.  But,  believe I may have to wait a few more weeks since it is still cold in WV.

Mar 03, 2011 04:39 AM
Chris Wechner
CW Health Inc - Waterford, MI

This is an awesome picture.  It almost makes me forget about the snow sitting on the ground, still.

I especially like your reminder about taking in your power tools to get a tune up now BEFORE the rush.  You might be able to negotiate a good price right now, too.

Mar 03, 2011 04:41 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

Bill, Great photo. Makes my Cabin fever raise up a few points!

Mar 03, 2011 05:33 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Bill, We received 20 inches of new snow in the last 6 days, haven't give much thought to gardening yet.

Mar 03, 2011 05:43 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Bill, you never can have enough advanced planning particularly in the northern climes to figure out the times for planting, where you will be planting and what.

Mar 03, 2011 09:02 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

For those who have cabin fever, this is a great way to alliviate it some.

Mar 03, 2011 11:44 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

I have been thinking but time will tell how good the thoughts were.

Mar 03, 2011 12:54 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bill...

Even here in GA I don't plant tender annuals until Aprol 15th ...  Income Tax day!

Mar 03, 2011 01:40 PM
Randi Brammer
Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN
Accountant & Tax Preparer

Bill, we are planning the garden and teh fields.  No time to waste anymore!

Mar 04, 2011 09:34 AM

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