Poem 284: Early Gardening

The weather has been unpredictable the last few days

I guess that is to be expected in these early weeks of May

Took advantage of the heat and spent lots of time outside

Even managed to get out and take the bicycle out for some long rides

The neighbours are busy trying to get their lawns in shape

This is another dilemma that I can’t seem to escape

I bought a dethatcher in an attempt to do some repairs

Now I have some areas that are coming up a little bare

I also purchased some grass seed and put my spreader into action

Thanks to all that work, it’s now all the bird’s favourite attraction

I also applied some grass feed to help it on its way

Then I took out the garden hose and gave it a little spray

I am hoping for the best to see some good results

So does this qualify me as being a responsible adult?

Most of my neighbours have cut their lawns in the past few days

Meanwhile I intend to stick to my guns with the “no mow May”

Not being much of a mechanic, my mower is in need of repair

Hopefully in the next two weeks I can bring it somewhere

I’ve had it over ten years and it hasn’t let me down

There must be someone reasonable who can fix it in this town

I also cleaned out the garden in front of all the dead debris

Will I see some benefits? I guess we can only wait and see

Been going to some garden centers and buying some stock

Just trying to keep up with the rest  of the neighbours on our block

I can’t plant anything until I get the green light

So here I am having to bring the plants in every night

Is it the first full moon in June that we have to wait?

This is another discussion that is up for debate

If you have annuals, I guess it can be concerning

Especially since I just received another frost warning

I guess the weather will change from day to day

Just looking forward to when the warm temperatures are here to stay