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is it too late
So am a begginer garder and poster on the nest. I have been on the knot though. Anyways I am wondering if it's too late to plant flowers and veggies. i live in MN. I am not sure were to start. My garden has tall weeds in it right now. I was so busy with the wedding planning that I didn't take care of it. Now that the planning is over I was to do something new like gardening. Where should I start besides taking out the weeds. My mom brought me a ton of wood mulch. I don't need that if am starting a garden right? Any help would be great TIA
Re: is it too late
I'd start by clearing the weeds, and then tilling the soil if you have access to a rototiller.
Checking your soil is always a good idea - some local nurseries do it free, or there are kits for a few bucks. That way you know what you need to add to your soil before planting. (Compost is always a good idea IMO)
As far as plants, I'd probably go for things you can buy in pots vs. starting from seed at this point.
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Hi! I'm a beginner gardener too. It's probably not too late to start, especially considering how far north you are. Go talk to your local nursery- HD and Lowe's have their place but if you're a new gardener a independent nursery will have more knowledgable staff. Use google and track down your local master gardening program- they are usually affiliated with a major, public university. They can also offer guidance about what to plant and when- they probably have this info online.
My yard is weedy too. My 2 cents is just get out your dandelion digger and start weeding in sections, and then as you clear a bed plant it and mulch it.
You do need mulch
If you put it down around plants in freshly weeded beds, it prevents new weeds from germinating and decreases the weeding you'll have to do. Mulch also helps your soild retain moisture.
Check out http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/ for tips and info. There is a lot of good information on there that will work in your area
The mulch is good to put around your flowers.
Also check out http://www.bhg.com/gardening/plans/ for garden plans
its not too late to plant things! just be sure they get enough water if it gets really hot out, but be careful not to overwater. That is one of the hardest things to do, not water too much. Most plants only need an inch of water a week
In MN you are too late in starting from seeds. However, you can definetly plant flowers/veggies! You need to start by clearing the weeds. I'm not sure how big your space is, but gardening is a live and learn type of thing. Maybe just start with half?
As someone else mentioned, you will need the mulch to put around flowers/veggies to help conserve water and to keep the weeds down.
GL and have fun!
Things you are ok to start seed with: Lettuce and snap peas. Those tend to grow very quickly. You might even be able to get away with starting zucchini and cucumber because it is really fast growing.
Go to your nearest garden center (on this side of the cities I use Gertens and Linders, but the Linders that are set up in the grocery store parking lots usually work) for the rest of your veggies: Tomatoes, onion sets, peppers, etc.
For a flower garden.. You're too late to do anything by seed or bulbs. Remember that tulips, daffodils, and other certain bulbs need to be planted in the fall. Are you planning on doing perennials (they come back every year) or annuals (they are good for one season)? Keep in mind that perennials can be a little more work to maintain (pruning, dividing, deadheading, fertilizing, etc) but they can be well worth the effort! The best way to decide what you want is just to head to a garden center and have a look around. See what catches your eye and work off of that. Otherwise, keep asking questions! Good luck and congrats on the wedding!