Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: April 2022. I love working in our yard and have been planting Flowers. But now we are moving, and it looks like into a Apartment. Even though I can take my flowers with me it isn’t going to be the same. I will miss working in the yard watching my plants grow.
Lawn and Garden Month
National Lawn and Garden Month is celebrated each year in April. For many of us, we need no reminder that Spring means lawn care and Garden planting time. The month also provides an opportunity to explore resources, and lawn and garden tips. Here is a fun tip for you. April 14th is also National Gardening Month!
Lawns and gardens go together. By Spring everyone is eager to get outside and enjoy the Weather and the rebirth of things green. In most residential neighborhoods making the most of your outdoor space means adapting to small spaces. Space is at a premium, container or raised gardens make having fresh Vegetables possible.
Flowers and greenery beautify the space but prepare for proper care. Certain plants require shade and other plants full sun. Read the care instructions for the flowers you’re planting. Are the Flowers Perennial or Annual? Depending on the acidity of the soil, the amount of rain you receive, and the zone where you live, certain plants considered Perennial for one area will not thrive in another.
April is the perfect time to clean up your lawn and get ready for Summer. It’s important to get the mowing height right when you mow your lawn. Most lawns do well at 2” to 3”, but it’s a good idea to leave the yard a little longer during hot months. Did you know leaving the grass clippings on your lawn recycles the plant nutrients back into the soil. Which is a great fertilizer. Always use a sharp blade to mow because a dull blade will tear the grass rather than cut it. Water and fertilize your lawn, but don’t overdo either. Did you know a lawn survives better if it is underwatered and under fertilized than it does if you overdo water and fertilizing? Too much water will drown the grass and too much fertilizer will burn the grass.
HOW TO OBSERVE #LawnAndGardenMonth
- Share your lawn or garden care tips with your neighbors.
- Share your favorite plants for this Season.
- Gather your gardening friends and discuss planting ideas.
- Schedule a lawn care professional to visit your home.
- Go shopping for Flowers, or Garden Vegetables.
- Invite your children to help you with the planting.
- Take your lawn mower in for a tune-up.
- Enjoy outdoor time on your lawn and have a Picnic
- Use #LawnAndGardenMonth to share on Social Media.
NATIONAL LAWN AND GARDEN MONTH HISTORY
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Celebrate National Garden Week in Your Community!
Join NGC clubs across the country and celebrate National Garden Week, June 5-11, 2022. This week is an opportunity to encourage pride in your community, interest new members, and work with other groups to be part of those efforts.
Ideas to Celebrate Garden Week:
- Plan an educational program and/or workshop at your local library, public garden or garden center.
- Sponsor a hands-on “How Do You Select Flowers/Shrubs for Your Garden” workshop at an area nursery.
- Place a plant or flower arrangement at public facilities, along with one of the beautiful National Garden Week posters.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
