EXPERT STRATEGIES FOR FALL GARDENERS Extend Your Growing Season
Use Covers Pests are a constant
Fall is one of the best times of the year for gardening, and now that summer is almost behind us, it’s time to prepare your fall gardens. Clean up leftovers from your spring and summer gardens, plant new seeds, and nurture your fruits, veggies, and flowers until they’re ready for harvest. If you’ve ever tried to grow fall produce, you know it’s not as easy as planting and waiting. Gardens can be a lot of work! Thankfully, you have many strategies for keeping your garden in top shape. Here are three ideas you can implement this year to ensure a bountiful harvest.
problem for any gardener, especially when the plants you’re growing need to be pollinated. Thankfully, most fall
vegetables don’t require pollination, so you can use garden mesh netting to keep those pesky pests at bay. These covers are relatively inexpensive and available at any home improvement store or nursery.
Timing Counts As fall progresses, temperatures will drop, making growing certain fruits and vegetables more difficult. Inspect your seed packets to see how long each item takes to develop and ensure you give your produce enough time to reach maturity. Additionally, some things will take more from the soil than others. Potatoes and onions pull many nutrients from the soil, so you should plant nutrient-rich options like beans or peas to preserve the soil quality. It’s Never Too Late You might think you missed your opportunity to garden once September ends, but that’s not always the case. Some plants like cilantro, kale, and radishes have a short growing season, so they’ll be ready to eat before you know it! You can also use plant covers designed for frost protection to extend your growing season by a few weeks. SAY GOODBYE TO PAIN
HOW PT CAN HELP YOU HEAL
Pain is something that we’ve all experienced, and when you’re living with chronic pain or recovering from an injury, it can make simple tasks feel daunting. September is Pain Awareness Month, a time to recognize signs of chronic pain and explore methods to manage and treat these conditions. Physical therapy is one of the best options out there for long-term pain or recovery and can set you on the course to a healthier, more comfortable life. Get ready for relief because we are discussing how physical therapy can help you heal. Mobility and Balance If an injury or chronic pain has hindered your mobility, physical therapy can help you regain movement and improve your balance. Your therapist will guide you through exercises, treatments, and manual therapy to teach you
how to increase your range of motion and move properly. With improved balance, you are less likely to fall or reinjure yourself. Education Beyond working with you on physical exercises, a physical therapist is an excellent teacher. Even if you only go to PT sessions briefly, you will learn various exercises, stretches, and techniques to help you manage your pain for the rest of your life. Your therapist will help you understand the root of your pain and ways to respond to it. Medication If you’re working with a physical therapist to reduce your pain, you may not require opioids or pain medications. These medications only mask pain for a limited time and often come
with a list of uncomfortable side effects. In addition, prescription opioids can lead to addiction. Physical therapy is a non-evasive treatment designed to benefit you for the long haul and has a very low risk of side effects. Personalized Care When you work with a physical therapist, you’ll receive one-on-one, personalized care designed to meet your specific needs and goals. They will evaluate your symptoms and health to determine the best course of action for your unique pain situation. PT is a dynamic form of treatment that changes alongside you. At M3 PT, we’re committed to being your partners in overcoming pain and rediscovering the joy of movement. Your journey to a pain-free life starts now — let’s make every step count!
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