According to my trusty and very well-worn Merriam Webster Dictionary, Spring Fever is listed as “a listless, lazy, or restless feeling commonly associated with the beginning of spring”.
I’m sure I’m not the only one “suffering” from spring fever these days. This is the time of year when 50 degrees feels warm and a light jacket is all we need. (I always find it interesting how relative the weather is. In July, 50 degrees is considered chilly and has us reaching for our scarves). It’s a time when flower bulbs start pushing through the earth and the landscape returns to its beautiful greenery. At CRL, this is the time of year when gardening expert Kerry Mendez returns with her ever-popular gardening column. With that, we know that spring has finally arrived. This month Kerry, owner of Perennially Yours in Ballston Spa, writes about the difference between compost and mulch, offers a 101 on fertilizers and names a few perennials that won’t be damaged by rabbits.
Also in this issue are many tips to help get your yard and gardens in tip-top shape for the season. On page 20 read about the differences between above-ground pools and inground pools. If you’re thinking this is the year you’ll finally get a pool, this is the time to buy.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to fill out our “Best of the Capital Region” survey. The response was enormous and the results will be published in the May issue.
On a final note, our website has been “downsized” to www.crlmag.com. Not only is it short and catchy, but you’ll notice a fresher, more upbeat site. Over the next couple of months, we’ll be adding a weekly poll, blogs and more. Feel free to email me any ideas for the new site at the address below. And remember, email your gardening questions to Kerry at pyours@nycap.rr.com.
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