Spring is full of new beginnings. The slate is clean, insects have not yet invaded the vegetable garden, and I have kept up with the weeding. This is the perfect time to evaluate the garden and fix up those areas that need a little help.

One of the issues that many gardeners face is that gardens that previously looked full and lush have now turned into chaotic tangles of plants. If this is an issue in your garden, check out About.com Gardening guide Marie Iannotti's article, "Five Easy Ways to Re-Work the Overgrown Garden."