Keep Your Grounds Looking Presidential

Thursday, March 1, 2012

od a? Keep Your Grounds Looking Presidential (NAPSA)—Homeowners don’t need to live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to have a presidentiallooking lawnthis year. What You Can Do Abiding by some simple rules can help homeowners maintain an environmentally sound yard they can be proudof. *Take care of the grass. Lawnsplay a critical role in reducingsoil erosion, maintaining soil permeability and conserving water. *Choose flowers and plants thatsuit the climate. The correct plant types make care and maintenance easier and more cost efficient. Frequent and proper praning helps produce better blooms, maintains plants’ desired size and can help rejuvenate older plants and shrubs. ‘Enrich the soil with compost. Materials such as coffee grounds, yard clippings, wood chips and leaves help rejuvenate thesoil by adding rich nutrients. +Plant a tree. A great way to Following a few simple tips can keep the grass greener on your side of the fence. parks, golf courses and sports fields—for future generations. Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program was recently honored by the White House’s Joining Forcesinitiative, spearheaded by first lady Michelle Obama andJill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden. The initiative honored 20 communities and organizations that assisted military families. ‘The program pairs families of currently deployed military personnel with lawn and landscape contractors and volunteers who provide landscaping and lawn care services, free. The recognition is part of the White House’s Joining Forcesinitiative. “We were indeed honored to receive this recognition not only for our program butalso for all the professionals and volunteers who have donated their time and services to this project,” Code said. “It is a way to provide a true benefit to military families while also promoting the healthy benefits of a well-maintained green further beautify a green space,it also provides such benefits as cooling shadeandfiltered air. What Others Are Doing That’s the advice from Cindy Code, Project EverGreen executive director, who recently got a firsthand look at the White House’s iconic South Lawn when the organization was recognized by first lady Michelle Obama. “The South Lawn at the White House is oneof our country’s most famous green spaces,” Code said. “So many of our country’s key events take place on this lawn. Homeowners, too, can easily create an enjoyable, healthy lawnat their property withouta lot of work.” Project EverGreen is a norprofit space.” organization dedicated to preservLearn More ing and enhancing the country’s For further information,visit green spaces—including lawns, wwrw.projectevergreen.com.

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