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No. 81 - Spruce Up Your Garden

A healthy outdoor hobby that can reduce stress and help your home look its absolute best.

Believe it or not, gardening serves many purposes aside from making your landscaping beautiful. Outdoor gardening allows you to form a close connection with nature and is a natural way to relieve stress. 

It’s not too late to put on your gardening pants since summer hasn’t officially started. Jump right in by picking a day that's not too hot and dig out those gardening tools to get ready to plant!

One can visit for tips and advice on how to get started, as well as picking up supplies.

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Beginners should put some thought into what they would like to grow, asking if the project is realistic based on the amount of time you’re willing to spend.

If you haven't gardened in the past, it's never too late to test the waters. Gardening is a wonderful bonding experience for a family and it is a hobby for many people. Start simple by getting rid of dead flowers, weeds and branches from the past season if you haven't yet already done so.

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Check back next week for suggestion #80.

Category: Gardening

Price: Varies

Season: Year-round

Hours:  as many as you want to put into the activity.

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