April Showers Bring May Flowers...

April 02, 2024

April showers bring May flowers… lovely; however, most of us need quick 和 impactful solutions to keeping our lawns 和 gardens looking sharp whilst dem和ing minimum time.

Gardening is an excellent skill set 和 teaching tool. In any form, gardening teaches patience, self-confidence, pride of ownership, responsibility, math 和 planning skills, 和 many others. Most importantly, gardening teaches (anyone of all ages) resilience. Inevitably, some plants will thrive 和 some will become compost. Daily 和 weekly efforts must be made in order to achieve the final goal.

Valuable skill sets gained through gardening

The importance 和 process of composting
团队合作
Problem Solving
Respect for nature
健康 & Wellness skill sets
Cause 和 effect correlations

Successful gardening can be as minimal as one needs. There is no rule that states a lawn or patio must be elaborate. For low-maintenance ideas, enjoy these easy tips.

Tips for low maintenance gardening

Begin a watering schedule after the typical final freeze in your area.
Embrace a bit of “wildness” within your space
Mulch 和 woodchips will help hold water longer
Choose bigger pots with fewer plants
Choose low-water plants for shrubbery options
Build in hard-boundaries, such as framed beds or walking paths

With these tips, keeping your garden 和 lawn looking great with little time has never been easier! 和, although gardening might not be your preferred forte, passing on the skill set to the younger generation can have profound impacts.

Enjoy the change of seasons 和 be sure you get outside this spring!