Get Your Green Thumbs Dirty!

Another nasty winter finally comes to an end, and spring has finally sprung bringing with it beautiful blossoming flowers and trees. It seems only fitting that April celebrates national Lawn and Garden Month.

Take a stroll and enjoy the beauty of the flowering trees, blooming tulips, daffodils, and magnolias. Medi-Rents encourages people to observe the bloom-filled Lawn and Garden Month by adopting a new project in their home or community.

Gardening acts as a therapeutic activity for people who have recently suffered a stroke or other serious medical emergency. Container gardening or raised garden beds are great for people who are in wheelchairs, as it makes it easy to water and give attention to plants at waist level. Working with the soil, mulch, plants, and watering the seedlings is also an active therapy for working on eye-hand coordination.

In addition to the benefit of beautifying spaces, gardening is also an enjoyable way to sneak in exercise. Pulling grass, trimming bushes, and carrying away piles of debris are quick ways to burn a few extra calories. Spending time in the sunshine, soaking up vitamin D is another health benefit to working outside.

10 Ways to Celebrate Lawn and Garden Month:

1. Plant a plot for the hungry.
2. Organize a plant swap: think garage sale for plants.
3. Create a community cleanup day.
4. Initiate a garden club.
5. Visit a farmers market.
6. Start a compost pile.
7. Plant a bird-bee-butterfly friendly garden
8. Plant a raised garden bed.
9. Repurpose household items into garden décor.
10. Plant container gardens.

No matter what your skill level or ability, there is a type of garden that will fit your need. If you need assistance, you can look to local gardening clubs for advice, or visit your local library for resources.

Medi-Rents hopes to grow community spirit by inspiring organizations and individuals to celebrate Lawn and Garden month and make American a greener, cleaner place.