Nitrogen is the primary nutrient requiring regular replenishment, as growing plants actively absorb and deplete it.

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If this is your first gardening session this year, test your soil’s pH and texture before you get started. It’s also a great time to plant larger plants, like trees, scrubs or privacy foliage.