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season: late-spring
section: the work this season asks for
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- mulch everything. two to three inches of straw or leaves. it holds moisture and stops weeds.
- set up trellises and stakes for tomatoes, beans, cucumbers before they need them.
- thin seedlings. it feels cruel but crowded plants produce nothing.
- weed weekly. if you stay on top of it now, summer is easier.
- check irrigation lines or soaker hoses. fix leaks before the dry heat arrives.
- side-dress heavy feeders with compost. tomatoes and squash are hungry.
- mow paths between beds to keep things walkable and tidy.

late spring is the busiest time. everything needs doing at once. work in the morning. rest in the heat. go back out in the evening.