Springfield In Full Bloom Update: Judging Dates and Upcoming Events
From HollandiaBotanical.com
Spring is gradually making its way to Springfield. With the warmer weather and the sprouting plants, beautification efforts have begun in anticipation for the judges’ visit on July 7 and 8. As we send off the community profile to give the judges their first taste of Springfield’s assets in beauty, heritage and service, now is the time for property owners around the city to begin taking advantage of the warmer weather and beautify their own homes. Here are a few tips that you can follow to prepare your property over the next couple of months:
Edge around sidewalks, driveways and garden beds
Aerate lawns
Seed bare lawn areas
Weed and mulch flower beds
Plant annuals
Power wash siding and other external features
Clean windows
Touch up paint on external property
Clean patio furniture and landscape art
Remove dead trees and bushes
Treat lawn with herbicides as recommended
Pick up loose branches, sticks and winter debris in yard
Several upcoming events can help get you started on the right foot. Both the Hollandia Bulb Festival and the Garden Fling will showcase just a few of Springfield’s projects to enhance community pride and make Springfield stand out among other America In Bloom cities.
Garden Fling (April 2, Kenton Ridge High School, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – Master Gardeners of Clark County and Ohio State University Extension are sponsoring the 3rd annual Garden Fling. Featuring gardening programs, a keynote address and a garden bazaar, this event is a great way to get fresh ideas to jumpstart your spring gardening. Admission: $7.00
Hollandia Bulb Festival (April 16-17, Hollandia Botanical Gardens, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) – this exciting spring festival will feature local entertainment and food vendors, gorgeous flower beds and displays, handmade crafts, an educational fun area for kids, the Shawnee Auto Club vintage car show and a sales tent where you can purchase high quality plants for your own garden. Admission: FREE
You can get more details about these events and what Hollandia Botanical Gardens and Master Gardeners are up to by visiting their websites. And don’t forget to start projects at your own home; with everyone actively doing their part, Springfield will bloom with community pride!
