Spring is here and it is a beautiful time to plant your gardens with vegetables and flowers. Planning to sow your seeds or transplanting before the rain is expected to fall is a great way to ensure germination, soil moisture and successful establishment. It also saves a lot of time, energy and water.

This year, watch the weather forecast and see if you can modify your plans to take advantage of natural irrigation.

For more tips for successful planting, read what Rodale’s Organic Life has to say.