Spring time is upon us, the freezes are gone, and the temperatures are warming up so you are preparing for your spring garden. Houston is in the USDA Zone 9, so March is the time to plant your lettuce, onions, spinach, broccoli, peas, beets, and carrots. If you are planning a new garden you will want to have a minimum 20” depth of good compost-rich soil like Casco Organics Garden Mix in which to plant your vegetables for healthy root development. If you have an existing garden and want to rejuvenate the soil before planting, mix a 4” layer of Casco Organics Garden Mix into the existing soil to give it the boost of organic matter and nutrients. When it comes to fertilization, you should choose a balanced fertilizer to give the plants the nitrogen needed for growth, as well as, the phosphorous necessary for root development. Always follow proper spacing when planting to avoid overcrowding.