Spring Clean Up

Sometimes the best thing we can do to increase• Create a vision of what you want the yard or
productivity is to do something different. Instead ofgarden to look like.
being productive in your office, get outside and take• Are there any obstacles to impede your
a deep breath of the new, fresh spring air. Take aprogress such as some major repair that needs to be
look at the new plant growth that is taking place.done first?
Enjoy the smell of the hyacinths. Never mind all of• Commit your resources. What is your budget?
the wreckage left after this winter's historicalInventory what you already have. How much time
snowfall. See what is new and enjoy it.do you need to complete each task? Do you need
Spring is my favorite time of the entire year. I guesssomeone to help complete the job or can you do it
it is because what proceeds it is sometimes veryalone?
dark and gloomy like this past winter. I get• Gather all of your tools and supplies and create a
re-energized at the thought of new life sprouting instaging area. Don't forget to have that favorite
my perennial garden. Yes, the work I have to tacklebeverage nearby.
in the garden is daunting and labor-intensive, but the• Begin your work. Take frequent breaks to
rewards are so great.assure forward momentum.
Spring is the time to take stock of what new tools• Evaluate the results. Go back and look at your
and supplies are needed outside. So my productivityoriginal vision. Are you satisfied? Does it work for
tip this month relates to the outdoors. Here areyou/others? Do you need to change anything?
some useful tips.• Celebrate!