Summer Porch Party? Selling the House?
Or maybe you are purging the house & garden just because- like me!
Summer heat & rain has catapulted my garden where it is almost unrecognizable!
Quick & easy lists/tips that boss me around & all I have to do is
follow give me purpose.
Here are some great tips from Fine Gardening Magazine written
by Travis Rumsey.  I’m off to the Garden…see you . ML
The ACE approach gets results
When you want to get your garden looking its best fast, stick to this three-step process to make the most of your efforts.
A = Assess the garden
• Determine where people will gather.
• Find the most noticeable problems.
• Identify areas with seasonal interest.
C = Clean up problems
• Remove unhealthy plants and plant parts: dead plants, dead branches, dead leaves, weeds, and spent flowers.
• Create crisp lines by mowing, trimming, and edging the lawn.
• Clean all hardscaping. Sweep or power-wash patios, paths, or fountains as needed and as time allows.
E = Enhance what you have
• Capture your guests’ attention with an eye-catching table  and a beautiful patio stage.
• Add color for interest. Install blooming or bright-foliage  plants where they will make a difference, either in colorful pots or to fill gaps in beds.
• Design an inviting entry.  Include elements from your  garden to hint at what guests will experience inside.
• Add fresh mulch. A thin layer, just enough to cover the old mulch or to cover any bare patches, will do wonders.
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