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It’s time to start slow annuals and starting a compost project

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It's a good time to start the seeds for annuals that need more time to mature before transplanting, such as pansies.

Lobelia is among the annuals that need a longer headstart before they go into the ground this summer, so get them started indoors now.

Snapdragons need a lot of time to mature before transplanting, so now is a good time to start them indoors.

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Composting at home reduces the amount of garden debris that ends up in landfills and improves your garden’s soil. Consider using a freestanding plastic compost bin.