May is THE gardening month of the year here in Colorado. Unless you are up in the mountains in which case you will have to wait for June.
Remember the most important item for garden success is soil. Get that right and the rest is a breeze. An ideal soil is the texture of a crumbled chocolate cake. Amend your garden space with compost and consider raised beds if your soil is uncooperative.
Have a plan and make a list before you go to the garden center. Incorporate plants that do well in this area. I always veer towards the low water plants which also tend to be low maintenance. There is no point in planting azaleas and beef master tomatoes when there are so many better options.
This may be the year for a vegetable garden if you have never had one. Salad greens, radishes, cherry tomatoes, beans, leafy greens, and herbs all do well here. Enjoy the ease of walking out to the garden for your fresh produce and the thrill of accomplishment when your crop comes in. Just make sure you have enough sun and good soil to make it thrive.
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Start small and go from there. You can always add on later if you have the time and energy. A small, well-kept garden is a source of infinite reward. A large weedy one? Not so much. Don’t overlook container gardens. Easy and great for small spaces
