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Spring Fever

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Crossroads Properties

Flowers

If you're like me, you were out during the previous couple of weeks starting to get your garden and exterior maintenance going. (The colder weather this week has been very frustrating!)

Here are a couple of things you can do now:

Pruning: Early blooming shrubs, such as forsythia and viburnum, should be pruned as soon as the blooms have passed. This is also a good time to prune your roses.

Deadheading: Remove dead flowers from bulbs, but leave the rest of the plant as is for the time being.

Weeding: Get rid of those old brown ones (they're not dead!), and any new ones before they get a chance to really take hold.

Composting: Tend to your compost if it has been neglected over the winter. And spring is a great time to start one if you've been thinking of beginning one.

If you would like more gardening tips, request a copy of my April 2010 e-newsletter:

Email: CWoodard@remax.net; subject line: April Newsletter

 

Homes are selling in the Cleveland area - I have closed on two in the last two weeks. Call me to find out about market conditions in your area.

Carol Woodard ~ RE/MAX Crossroads
cwoodard@remax.net
440-925-6769

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Pat O'Reilly
RE/MAX..214-289-6176 Irving and all of Dallas Fort Worth - Irving, TX

Carol...it's been cold for us this winter and I am ready for the heat...thanks for the tips.

Apr 28, 2010 12:38 AM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Carol:

It is great to finally be able to start planting some flowers in the yard. I so look forward to this time of the year. 

Apr 28, 2010 12:38 AM
Gabriela Agostinelli
RE/MAX100 - Leonardtown, MD
Gabriela A-Team

Nice tips Carol! Here in MD the weather is good for gardem work. Have a great day!

Apr 28, 2010 12:43 AM
Diane Williams
Pell City, AL

It is wonderful to finally be able to enjoy working in the yard.  Thanks for the tips.

Apr 28, 2010 12:55 AM