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MAY 31, 2020
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garden could be as vast as your entire backyard or as simple as a few large pots on your patio or balcony. If you go big, be sure to allot extra time for cultivating, weeding and watering. For your first venture, you may want to start small with a few plants that are easy to shelter, grow and harvest.
ASSEMBLE EFFECTIVE TOOLS
Having the right tools on hand is the best way to prepare to garden, espe- cially if this is your first time putting a garden together. In fact, those who have gardened before know just how important this is. Ac- cording to the same study, 77 percent of gardeners in the U.S. say having the right tools increases their happi- ness when gardening. This year, trade in your old tools for newer, ergonomically de- signed products that are not
only more comfortable but also highly effective. For ex- ample, the Fiskars Xact Cul- tivator is made with deep, curved tines to efficiently loosen and aerate soil, and a weighted handle for ad- vanced comfort and control. The Xact Trowel can be com- fortably gripped from mul- tiple angles to pry through tough turf and dirt clots, and the Xact Hand Edger offers precision control when re- moving weeds, moss and debris from harder-to-reach places. All are equipped with SoftGrip handles and are perfect for planting herbs and fresh produce.
CHOOSE VERSATILE VARIETIES
Consider which herbs, fruits and veggies will best contribute to the meals and beverages you like to pre- pare. For example, cucum- bers or tomatoes can add a refreshing zing to salads
and drinks, while rosemary and basil complement a range of both sweet and savory flavors in cocktails, grilled meats, vegetables, soups and salads. Other popular and easy-to-grow herbs include thyme, pars- ley, dill, cilantro and chives. Berry choices may include strawberries, raspberries and blackberries — just make sure you have enough room to let these bushy plants grow!
OPTIMIZE YOUR HARVEST
There’s nothing as refresh- ing as the taste of fresh pro- duce, and being able to in- corporate it into meals and tasty treats is one of the best perks of summer. Consider creative presentation ideas, too. Try adding sprigs of rosemary sprinkled into ice cube trays, colorful berries atop summer cocktails or cutting cucumbers or straw- berries into multi-petaled
roses. You can also set aside ingredients for later; berries can be frozen, tomatoes can be canned and herbs can be dried to season meals. Saving some of your hard-
earned harvest will be sure to remind you of the simple pleasures derived from your own backyard.
To find more tips on effec- tive gardening as well as DIY
inspiration and ideas, visit
fiskars.com. Happy growing!
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
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