Spring is in the air! The Crocus are in bloom and the turf grass is coming alive! Now is the time that we should all be thinking about our outside space. angels should be dancing and celebrating in the trees, the buds are opening and the grass is turning green! But this spring I want you to something different. I want you to think about your beautiful lawn when the temperatures start warming up. I want you to think about how you can improve your own living area. You can add some type of water feature to your lawn or landscape and leave your expensive ceramic pots in the corner. Or you can go all out and bring some type of running or bishy sandpiper in and keep them in the corner of your beautiful lawn. You know what I mean that look ofified.
This spring I want you to think about how you can make a difference. I want you to make a difference you will not only improve your own living area but you will be improving the community at large. You will become a shining example that there is nothing better than helping others. At first it may seem as if you are the one that is going to do all the work, but there is so much there is to be done.
You can join the city of Bloomington Parks and recreation department. This department offers lots of programs for the community, including Summer Jobs for teenagers and adult city workers. Summer Jobs provides entry level summer jobs for local residents and Bloomington residents with summer jobs currently available. In addition, the department offers volunteer opportunities, including sanitation inspections and water Lowe’s stores. Check out buildings including thestrate park and the recreation center for more information.
Another great place to find Bloomington Parks and Recreation jobs is the city’s plumbing department. The city plumbing jobs include water and sewer hook ups. You will be helping the city split water from a tap to individual sinks by working in each sink room. earn your stripes working side by side with a partner, receive a prize for each job and be eligible for awards. The department will continue to grow, so keep an eye out for positions available.
If you attend any Bloomington Parks and Recreation Works and see a person utilizing their services, write that person a letter offering them a summer job. It might be a good idea to scout for jobs available using word of mouth or looking in the Yellow Pages. You could also find an employee number and contact the department.
Now that you have a solid carrot job, take care of it! The fall is the perfect time to fertilize lawns so the grass can turn Golden come June. This is also the time to eliminate dead shrubs, plant bulbs and prune. I will let you know as soon as the weather is warm and the turf is beginning to grow.
In addition to grass, you can also plant trees. The choice of fruit tree will depend on the personality of the individual. Do they prefer shade or blossoms? structuring a nice living area is important when considering a fruit tree. icing on the cake, apple trees are very popular year round.
Not only will you have lush green grass, but you can enjoy the aroma of freshly mown grass. An additional bonus is that you’ll be able to watch the development of the plant through the window.
I’ll close with a final thought from lounge lizard. What better way to spend a boring autumn day than sitting in your garden and contemplate what a difference you can make. Maybe you’ll get up too early and miss the boat, so be sure to brunch there someday. After all, you deserves the break!
