Gardening; Chores begin before first day of spring

The first day of spring is only 23 days away, making it time to think about organizing spring chores and projects to get ready for warmer weather.

On those days when it is still too cold to be outside, take the time to dig out and clean up your garden tools. Clean last year’s dirt off tool handles and blades and give them a light coat of oil. Sharpen up cutting tools like pruners, shovels and trowels; cutting and digging will take less effort. Change the oil and sharpen the mower blade or take your machine to the shop now.

Once the ground thaws and dries out a bit

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