GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gardening is a labor of love.
It doesn't matter if it's peppers or perennial, growing anything takes time, care, and the right conditions.
That last part - the right conditions - is always a tough road to navigate during spring here in Michigan. As our neighborhood reporter, Daren Bower found out this week when temperatures dipped below freezing, damaging apple crops in Alpine Township.
WATCH: 'We can't do a thing': Spring freeze kills nearly 30% of apple buds at one West Michigan farm
Luckily, there are people like the experts at Romence Gardens in Grand Rapids who can help.
Here are some of their tips:
- It's still a little too early for annuals, Michigan temperatures can fluctuate a lot still
- Cold crop plants are ok, anything that can take a light frost
- Plant grass seed now
- Do a spring clean of your planting sites
- Check soil levels in veggie gardens
Michigan State University knows a thing or two about spring planting too, and MSU reccomends starting with a soil test to know what nutrients are needed for optimal growing conditions.
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