There are basic things that need to be done in the garden, including the kids' garden. Weeding, planting and sowing are common events that take place in garden preparation. But when you are starting out, the bare garden seems troubling and overwhelming at times. The kids usually want to get right in there and garden, but there are some things that need to be done before you and the kids start gardening this year.

Chores
When kids hear the word "chores," they might immediately try to scramble their way out of it. But letting them know the importance of chores in garden preparation can help get the jobs done that need to get done.

Common chores to prepare the garden for the coming growing season are tilling, soil amendments, weeding and perhaps some harder labor such as building new beds and cleaning.

Give incentives for the chores done and accomplished. If kids want their own gardens with their own selections of plants, they need to know there are basic chores that have to be done. We don’t always enjoy them but they are a vital part of the garden’s survival.

Cleaning tools
Cleaning garden tools is an important garden preparation chore that kids should do every year. The tools should be inspected for any rust or damage and then washed thoroughly in hot, soapy water. Some people use bleach, but since it’s for kids it isn’t recommended because of the dangers bleach can pose.

Tool cleansing helps keep the tools in better condition longer and helps prevent diseases from spreading across the garden.

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