By Sara Rae Lancaster
Special to HomesPlus
Spring is in the air. So is the urge to
garden. Whether you want to add a
flower bed or a vegetable garden, make
the most of your precious weekends by
knowing what to do and when to create a
garden to be proud of.
Weekend No. 1 (May 13-14): Do your
homework
Start with a plan. That includes identi-
fying the purpose of the garden space.
"Decide who will see it," said John
Lewandowski, retail manager at
Bluemel's Garden Center & Landscaping
in Greenfield. "Is it just for you or is it
for the passersby and to add curb
appeal?"
Next, look at the possible locations for
C O N T E N T S
Learn how to
allergy-proof your home
Stay cool
inside with
outdoor
rolling
shutters
Utilize your space with
row-less gardens
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Timeline to your summer garden
Space out the
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Sara Rae Lancaster
Having a well-defined garden starts with a plan. Don't try to do it all in one weekend.