Get Outside, Feel Fantastic!
HOW JANUARY LANDSCAPING SETS THE STAGE FOR SPRING Don’t Wait
for the Thaw
WINTER WONDERS FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Though January brings a chill, it doesn’t mean you have to freeze all your landscaping or gardening projects. During this cooler time of year, you can focus on yard tasks like pruning trees, preparing the soil, mapping out new garden designs, and more. By starting the groundwork now, you can set your yard up for success come springtime. Here are three projects you can do right now in the garden.
Building a snowman outside in the cold air is much better than sitting in a warm room with a cellphone for maintaining a child’s physical and mental health in the wintertime. Although most people tend to stay indoors during winter, spending time outside on snowy days can give people of all ages a needed boost. Here are a few interesting facts that show how a winter wonderland can enhance our well-being. THE PERKS OF OUTDOOR PLAY Did you know you’re more likely to catch a winter cold if you stay indoors? Although we instinctively huddle in close quarters when temperatures drop, hiding inside makes us more susceptible to germs that thrive in stagnant air. Studies have shown that being cold may trigger our immune systems, which means playing outside in the fresh winter air is often better for a child’s body than snuggling up in a warm living room. Getting outside in winter also puts a child’s mind in motion. Although the sight of icicles and one’s breath in winter are old hat for adults, these seasonal events could inspire wonder and curiosity in young people, allowing them to learn new things about the world. Encouraging your child to design and build the ultimate snowman also stimulates their imaginations far more than watching TV indoors. Winter play also helps keep children’s senses sharp when inclement weather disrupts their usual routines like school and sports. THE DYNAMIC BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D Sunlight is one of nature’s greatest gifts to our health, as it provides us with vitamin D. Getting outside when the sun appears on a winter’s day can do wonders for our mood, as increasing our vitamin D levels reduces anxiety and stress. Instead of letting our kids hide in dark rooms on snow days, let them venture outside and receive one of Mother Nature’s easiest cures for the winter blues!
PRUNE TREES AND SHRUBS Many trees and shrubs go dormant in the winter, so it can be a perfect time to prune, shape, or thin them, as it will do less damage than in their prime growing season. As trees shed their leaves and branches in the cold months, it gives you a clearer picture of the plant’s overall health. Use this unobstructed view to help spot any dead, diseased, or crossed branches you need to trim. PLANT BED MAINTENANCE Though your flowerbeds may have lost their vibrancy, with blooms dying off in the cold, now is an excellent time to prepare the area for new growth. Clean up dead plants, trim decorative grasses, and remove debris like dead leaves and grass. The health of your soil is vital to a lush lawn and garden, so add a layer of mulch to help insulate the ground and protect plants from cold temperatures. By ensuring your flowerbeds are neat and ready in January, you will have less preparation work down the road. DRAFT YOUR DREAM YARD If you have been considering giving your front or back yard a makeover, winter is an ideal time to start planning. Consider who in your home will use these spaces most and what you want to do there. Are you trying to create a backyard barbeque paradise, an area to play outdoor games, or just a beautiful spot to entertain? Factor in how much yard work or maintenance you want to put into your design. This gives you plenty of time to budget for this project. Though you may have to layer up, January doesn’t mean you have to put your landscaping plans on ice. If you’re ready for a big landscaping project or want to redesign your yard, contact us at Anthony’s Lawn Care today.
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