Tulips. Roses. Spiking grasses. Flowering trees. Crawling vines.

The love of the home doesn’t stop at the patio door. Once outside, many renovators will plunge right into their gardens. Why this love of dirt, mulch, pruning, and planting? Through gardening you can:

• Show some creative expression
• Create a dramatic transformation of your yard
• Add a burst of color or texture to your yard
• Learn more about nature

Gardening also has positive benefits for the psyche. You can:

• Enjoy the outdoors
• Relax and bask in the sun
• Get some exercise – squat and twist to work out those rarely used muscles
• Interact with neighbors and the community
• Or, enjoy the solitude of your back yard

Whether you specialize in a particular plant, like to add a variety of vegetables or enjoy mixing and matching grasses, perennials and annuals, the garden is the place to be. Let the planting begin!