In the Garden: Upper South April, 2006 Regional Report  Share |
The joys of spring can last all season long with some weeding
and organization early in the season.  Wanted: Garden Organizer
On a recent morning news show there was a segment about people's
clutter and their need for organization, with the accompanying
statistic that the "organizing business" is a multibillion
dollar one. And here I was, thinking that I was the only one
with stacks of newspapers, magazines, Web site printouts, and
assorted knickknacks. Unfortunately, my clutter doesn't stop at
the front door, as my garden falls into this category as well.
Perhaps I am also not the only one that needs to confront this
issue. Sure, most of the yards I see in my area are neat and
tidy, with a few ubiquitous, neatly trimmed shrubs across the
front of the house and a tree at each corner. Meanwhile, the
beautiful gardens pictured in magazines may be filled with
plants, but there's nary a weed in sight, and everything is
wonderfully organized. So ma