IN West Jefferson Hills Spring 2014 | Page 34

Get in the Zone for Gardening The most basic factor in selecting the right plants for West Jefferson Hills. A fter a long winter with record-setting cold, it’s time to think spring. The warmer weather is synonymous with beautiful plants, flowers and fresh vegetables grown in your own backyard. Nothing beautifies your home quite like freshly blooming flowers, shrubs and trees. Landscaping can add 10 to 15 percent to your property value. And unlike the interior design of a home which has to be changed periodically to keep up with changing trends, the value added by landscaping increases over time. Vegetable gardening is a great way to enjoy the outdoors for any age group and in addition to lowering the grocery bill, offe