St. Patrick is often depicted with a cross in one hand and a three-leaf clover in the other. He was a Fifth Century missionary and bishop credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland. St. Patrick used a three-leaf clover to explain the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.
Today, St. Patrick’s Day, marking the anniversary of his death on March 17th, is celebrated around the world with festivals, dances and parades. Celebrants typically wear green and drink green beer and/or Irish whiskey.
Speaking of green. Although March can still be pretty chilly, the first hints of spring usually present themselves. It’s time to start getting the landscape ready for the return of life.
- Rake your lawn thoroughly to remove winter debris such as leaves and twigs. Then, apply a pre-emergent weed killer to eliminate weeds before they even appear. Or select a natural alternative from an organic nursery.
- Some areas of grass may have become compacted over the winter and the grass may be thin. Seed in moderation and water well.
Early in March is the last chance to prune any shrubs or trees before they begin to show leaves for the growing season.
