Spring Cleanup

Oy vay, what a mess!  After delays from a late spring, yard reclamation efforts are in full swing.  While stick  pickup, and even raking, is relatively easy,  the worst mess involves the various mulch beds.  Over fall and winter, the crows and turkeys have taken to scattering the chips in search of delicious grubs and other tasty creepy crawlies.  Before mowing can begin, the mulch must be returned to its rightful place.  And since hostas line all the garden areas, this is the perfect time to weed and remove dandelions and other interlopers.  

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Before . . .

. . . and After