Western Mountains and High Plains Check Compost Pile If you
haven't been monitoring it, turn your compost pile now. Lightly
water the pile and begin to turn it regularly to get it heated
up again. This will speed up the decomposition process. Get
weeds while they are still small. You can use a flame gun to
spot kill weeds when they first germinate or pull them out by
hand. Straight vinegar or boiling water kill weeds without
leaving any residue behind. For tougher weeds, make sure you get
as much of the root system as possible when digging or pulling.
Plan the Vegetable Garden During the stages of garden planning,
incorporate companion planting to strengthen and reinforce plant
vigor while helping to repel pests. For example, marigolds do
help to repel aphids and whiteflies. Give companion planting a
try this year. Build a Cold Frame If you want to get plants off
to a good start, build a cold frame that helps plants acclimate
to the transition to the garden. Cold frames with a south or
southeast exposure hold