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Tips To Revitalize A Garden This Spring Gardening is a rewarding hobby that pays a host of significant dividends. Many people love gardening because it allows them to spend time outdoors, & that simple pleasure is indeed a notable benefit of working in a garden. But the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture notes that gardening provides a host of additional benefits, including helping people get sufficient levels of exercise, reduce stress & improve mood.
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With so much to gain from gardening, it’s no wonder people look forward to getting their hands dirty in the garden each spring. As the weather warms up, consider these tips to help bring a garden back to life. • Discard the dead weight. Winter can take its toll on a garden, even in regions where the weather between December & early spring is not especially harsh. Discard dead plants that have lingered into spring & prune any perennials that need it. Branches that fell during winter storms also should be removed at this point if they have not previously been discarded. • Test the soil. Soil testing kits can be purchased at local garden centers & home improvement retailers. Such tests are inexpensive & can reveal if the soil needs to be amended to help plants thrive in the months to come. • Mulch garden beds. Mulching benefits a garden by helping soil retain moisture & preventing the growth of weeds. Various garden experts note that mulching in spring can prevent weed seeds from germinating over the course of spring & summer. That means plants won’t have to fight with weeds for water when the temperature warms up. It also means gardeners won’t have to spend time pulling weeds this summer. • Inspect your irrigation system. Homeowners with in-ground irrigation systems or above-ground systems that utilize a drip or soaker function can inspect the systems before plants begin to bloom. Damaged sprinkler heads or torn lines can deprive plants of water they will need to bloom & ultimately thrive once the weather warms up. • Tune up your tools. Gardening tools have likely been sitting around gathering dust since fall. Serious gardeners know that tools can be expensive, so it pays to protect that investment by maintaining the tools. Sharpened pruners help make plants less vulnerable to infestation & infection. Well-maintained tools like shovels & hoes also make more demanding gardening jobs a little bit easier, so don’t forget to tune up your tools before the weather warms up.
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It’s almost gardening season, which means gardeners can start on the necessary prep work to ensure their gardens grow in strong and beautiful this spring.
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Memorial Day, May 27, 2024
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Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May across the United States. The proximity of Memorial Day to the summer solstice has led many to view the weekend preceding the holiday as the unofficial kickoff to summer. However, Memorial Day is about more than backyard barbecues and weekend getaways. Memorial Day honors service personnel who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. The holiday’s inspiration & lengthy history merits consideration as the nation prepares to commemorate countless soldiers’ sacrifices once more. The Belvidere VFW Post 1461 will commemorate Memorial Day with a parade at 10 AM. The parade route will begin on Main Street at the parking lot by Belvidere City Hall & continue down Main Street toward Big Thunder Park where a ceremony will be held. The VFW will be serving dogs and brats at the Post that evening at 5 PM. The VFW is located at 1310 W. Lincoln, Belvidere.
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