Window cleaning tip

When you clean your windows this spring wipe up and down on the inside and side to side on the outside. That way, if you see a streak you want to wipe away you will know what side its on.

Soil conditioner for your lawn - do it now

Spring lawn tip : Don't forget to use a soil conditioner on your lawn. Soil conditioner softens the clay which allows deeper root growth and improves water utilization. Soil conditioners also add beneficial micronutrients to promote maximum plant and root growth. This will also improve your lawn’s appearance. EarthRite is what I use.

Spring cleaning tip

To eliminate the soot smell from your fireplace after you have cleared the ashes pour baking soda in a pie tin and place it in the fireplace for a couple of days. The soot smell will be absorbed.

For you vegetable gardeners

Before you plant your onions save up several days of coffee grounds and let them dry. When you plant, spread a layer of the coffee grounds on the bottom of each row of the onions. This will help prevent worms from getting to your onions.

Fertilize your perennials (bulbs & tubers)

Perennials should be fertilized not only in the spring but throughout the growing season.
Ideally, fertilizer should be applied in the early spring before the plants emerge. If plants have already emerged, don't worry. Apply the bulb food at a rate of one cup per ten square feet of bedding. Repeat this application every eight weeks. After the first freeze put down one last application and repeat the process next spring.

Springtime cleaning tip

Artificial flowers and greenery inside a house will collects dust and dirt over the winter. To clean, pour some salt into a paper or plastic bag, add the flowers or greenery and shake vigorously for a couple of minutes. The salt will remove dirt and absorb dust leaving the flowers and greenery looking clean and fresh.

Spring lawn care

If you haven't already done so, it is time to apply a pre-emergent weed killer on your lawn. Choose one that has fertilizer to help jump start your lawn. Remember it must be watered in within twenty-four to thirty-six hours after application. If you do not have an underground sprinkler system or are not inclined to drag out the water sprinkler and move it around, have your pre-emergent on hand and be ready to get it down just ahead of a rain.