People across the country are feeling the winter blues after an unusually cold and snowy winter. But with
warmer weather arriving soon, you can create a feeling of spring indoors and out with some simple
do-it-yourself projects.
Roll up your sleeves and embrace these home and garden tips:
• A fresh coat of paint is the perfect way to bring spring indoors. Find inspiration from outdoor hues
such as fun yellows, vibrant blues or a bright blend of pinks, oranges and reds. Start with an accent
wall, which you can complete in just a few hours for under $50.
• Spread the spring theme from your freshly painted walls into your outdoor gardens. Start now by
planting seedlings indoors for delicious edible plants and beautiful, colorful blooms you can enjoy all
summer long. Lowe’s garden center offers regionally relevant plants and the tools necessary for potting,
planting and transplanting seedlings into your backyard garden once spring arrives and the ground thaws.

In the meantime, cherish the beauty of your indoor garden as it reminds you of the warm weather on the
way.
• As temperatures begin to warm, time to enjoy the outdoors is just around the corner. Soon enough you’ll
be relaxing with family and friends on your deck or in the backyard around a fire pit. Take time now to
get prepared for spring and summer days. Decorate and furnish your outdoor space with patio furniture.

• Get a jumpstart on landscaping projects by removing traces of winter from the yard. As soon as the snow
melts and the ground thaws, pick up or mow leaves and fallen twigs, trim or prune the bushes and give
grass a professional look by edging.
(Courtesy of Brandpoint)