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I
know! Can you believe it?!! Snow and lots of it on April 6th? And I
thought they said something about global warming. Well here is my good
news for this newsletter: thank goodness snow is white and not, oh
let's say, a dingy olive green or something. See,
there is always something to be thankful for. And while I am glad that
snow is white, this time of year I'm really getting a hankering for
green grass. (Like that word 'hankering'? I couldn't resist.)
Greetings to you all once again. Things are getting busy here at Gardening Graces.
I have been enjoying talking and visiting with many of you already and
meeting some new clients too. Hopefully there's something for each one
of you in this month's version of the Gardening Graces Newsletter.
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Just a Reminder:
Don't Forget to
Save Our Pollinators
Habitat
loss, pesticide use and disease have taken a big toll on the creatures
that pollinate our flowers and edible crops. Some of my clients have
requested that we include pollinator friendly plants in our work. Great
idea!
We would love to assist you in this worthy cause. You can request our help by calling us at
734 482-8230.
You can also visit Save Our Pollinators and download a free "Pollinator Friendly Planting Guide". It's as easy as typing in your zip code.
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Vegetable Gardening
Remember
this picture of last year's bounty from my garden? Well, if you want to
see some of this in your kitchen, it's time to start your seeds. I
already have peppers, cauliflower and lettuce going under lights. And
if the snow goes away I will plant peas, spinach and lettuce outside
this weekend.
I hope I don't have to be like that chick who kept
asking everyone to help her plant her seeds, weed the garden, harvest
the crops and then bake the bread. No one wanted in til it was time to
eat the bread but then it was too late. They missed their chance. (What
is the name of that little kids' story anyway?) Unlike that overworked
chick, I'm inclined to share but I know you'd love to try this
yourselves and I am just reminding you that your opportunity to be 'all
in' in your yard is now.
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Physiological, Psychological & Sociological Benefits of Landscaping
 We
cannot live without plants and our existence is heavily connected to
horticulture. Plants are essential to life through their ability to
transform and store energy. I will introduce this fascinating topic
here and continue to develop it in the next few newsletters in the
hopes that we can all grow in our appreciation of this awesome
creation that we all share.
What
is your favorite color? Mine is red. Color is an important
consideration in landscape design that prompts feelings and memories in
us. Our bodies react to color on many levels and some of its effects
are universal. Colors in the red area are known as warm and they invoke
warmth and comfort. The cool colors in the blue spectrum often lend
themselves to calm and refreshing feelings. My second favorite color is
green. Kind of balances me out. What about you?
Green
provides the perfect foil or backdrop in the landscape for other colors
to play off of. It makes them look their best and is often the
background color we landscapers use when setting the scene for our
designs. Compatible colors like pastels, create a gentle, peaceful mood
while monotonous colors lend a sense of calm and contrasting colors
induce energy and excitement.
What's
your style? I will continue this discussion next time. In the meantime,
take a look at your yard. Enjoy all that's happening there and consider
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Please
always feel free to call me with any horticulture and design
questions. Don't forget, as I pointed out in the article above, your landscape adds value in so many ways.
I am always here to help not only maintain but enhance that worth. And
in case you didn't know this, you are always welcome to work with us if
you choose.
Only two days left for the Early Bird Discount. Call today and take advantage fo the savings!
Thanks again for giving me a bit of your time I'll see many of you soon!
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