Whenever you wish! Flip through seed catalogs, redesign your yard, think about whatever you want to do differently next year. Different zones have different planting dates for setting things out. Do you know what zone you are in? You can find out here.
If you start seedlings, count back 6 - 8 weeks from your planting date and that is when to start your seeds indoors.
Since I am in zone 9, I start seedlings right after the first of the year, partly because I want to get my hands in the dirt again. By the time they get big enough, typically I can start hardening them off before getting them into the ground. During their grow time, I clear out the beds, turn over and amend the soil heavily so it will be ready for the plants when the time comes.
Every year, I change or refresh or update a different on my tiny piece of property. Last year, I replaced the lawn in the back yard. This year, I will be adding and changing some of the perennials along with revamping the area where my succulents live.
You can start seedlings inside at any time, but I would read the instructions on the back of the seed packets to determine what size they should be when transplanting outside. In every case, don't plant until the threat of frost has passed and you can dig into the soil easily (so it isn't frozen).
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Whenever you wish! Flip through seed catalogs, redesign your yard, think about whatever you want to do differently next year. Different zones have different planting dates for setting things out. Do you know what zone you are in? You can find out here.
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/
If you start seedlings, count back 6 - 8 weeks from your planting date and that is when to start your seeds indoors.
Since I am in zone 9, I start seedlings right after the first of the year, partly because I want to get my hands in the dirt again. By the time they get big enough, typically I can start hardening them off before getting them into the ground. During their grow time, I clear out the beds, turn over and amend the soil heavily so it will be ready for the plants when the time comes.
Every year, I change or refresh or update a different on my tiny piece of property. Last year, I replaced the lawn in the back yard. This year, I will be adding and changing some of the perennials along with revamping the area where my succulents live.
Check with your local Cooperative Extension office. They will know best for your area.
I"m beginning now -just purchased my seeds last week and they've already arrived in the mail. Begin with getting the soil fertilized as early as now.
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You can start seedlings inside at any time, but I would read the instructions on the back of the seed packets to determine what size they should be when transplanting outside. In every case, don't plant until the threat of frost has passed and you can dig into the soil easily (so it isn't frozen).