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4. Improve the soil. Invariably, soil needs a boost. The solution is simple: organic matter. Add a 2to 3-inch layer of compost, decayed leaves, dry grass clippings, or old manure. If you dig soil (see Step 5), till the organic matter into the soil. If you decide not to dig or are working with an established bed you can’t dig, leave the organic matter on the surface and it will work its way into the soil in a few months.
Gardening Section Get your garden started! Spring is a good time to begin growing and digging, although planning can take place before the snow melts. Gardeners spend most of the summer watering, weeding, and watching young plants grow. Fall is a good time to plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, and some perennials. 1. Get an idea. Is this going to be a vegetable garden? An herb garden? A flower garden? If you choose to grow flowers, do you want annuals, which you must replant each year but which give color most of the summer? Or do you prefer perennials, which have a shorter bloom time but come back year after year? You can mix any of the above -- after all, it’s your garden. Just one bit of advice: Start small. ‘Tis better to succeed just a little, than to fail grandly. 2. Pick a place. Almost all vegetables and most flowers need about six hours of full sun each day. Spend a day in your chosen spot and watch how the sun moves across the space. It might receive more sun than you think. But don’t despair if your lot is largely sunless; many plants tolerate shade. Check plant tags or ask the staff at your local garden center to find out how much sun a plant requires. 3. Clear the ground. Get rid of the sod covering the area you plan to plant. If you want quick results, you can dig it out, but it’s easier to smother it with newspaper. A layer of five sheets is usually thick enough; double that if your lawn is Bermudagrass or St. Augustine grass. Spread a 3-inch layer of compost (or combination of potting soil and topsoil) on the newspaper and wait. It’ll take about four months for the compost and paper to decompose.
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To learn more about your soil, have a soil test done through your county cooperative extension office. 5. Dig or don’t. Digging loosens the soil so roots can penetrate more easily. But digging when the soil is too wet or too dry can ruin its structure. Dig only when the soil is moist enough to form a loose ball in your fist, but dry enough to fall apart when you drop it. Use a spade or spading fork to gently turn the top 8 to 12 inches of soil, mixing in the organic matter from Step 4. In vegetable gardens and beds of annual flowers, turn the soil only once a year in the spring before you plant.
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packet on equipment purchases too, I certainly did when I got my bike! So don’t hold yourself back, talk to your friends and neighbours, pop in to your local leisure and sports clubs or browse online community sites and you’ll soon find that you have a great support team behind you. I’ve still got so much to learn about cycling but here’s the view point from someone that trained as a Chiropractor (and has acquisitioned the odd injury over the year on cycling and some links to good sources of advice on cycling for fun and competitively. The sensible approach to cycling
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I have a confession to make...I’m a secret cyclist, well I was until my clients caught me in my lycra walking through the clinic! Several years ago, I got really into cycling and spent many a weekend tackling the steepest slopes I could find in my home county of Surrey. I realised recently life had overtaken me and that I’d not found my feet in the pedals for some time. So about a month ago I restarted – cautiously – to cycle, worried that maybe I’d lost it or that it would be too difficult. Was I wrong! I love it and it only took a week for me to feel confident and comfortable back in the saddle. Now you know my secret, I have a favour to ask. I’ve set myself a goal of competing in a cycling and running race in the Spring of 2014. If you see me cycling or jogging around Benfleet or Shoeburyness (I’ll be in my Spinal and Natural T-shirt), give me a wave or a thumbs up to boost my motivation. I’d really love it if you could do that. If you fancy having a go at a new sport or activity but don’t know quite where to start then consider who you could approach for some help. Most people who are passionate about an activity are delighted to offer words of wisdom to new comers and their knowledge will probably save you a
• Although not a weight- bearing exercise, cycling is a repetitive motion demanding a lot from your knees. It really is worth getting your bike properly set up for your body – your local bike shop or a professional coach will be able to help you with this (I used www.triandrun.com in Hainault). Problems will particularly arise from a seat that is too low, too high or too far forward, pedalling in too high a gear when not appropriate and a slow or uneven rhythm of pedalling. • If your feet pronate (turn inwards) this will stress your knees and it is worth considering specialist cycling orthotics (shoe inserts). A specialist cycling shop will also be able to set up your pedalling system to reduce the stress on your knees and improve the energy efficiency of your pedalling. • Many people’s legs slightly differ in length which, when riding, can cause problems with your ankles, knees and hips. Again, adjustments to the pedalling system or wearing professionally fitted orthotics can compensate for this. • Getting your hydration levels correct is vital. Weigh yourself before and after cycling to ascertain your loss of weight in water. If cycling for less than an hour you can replace this with water. If cycling for greater than an hour, I would suggest still using water unless you start to flag, at this point try a brown spotted banana. Try to keep the amount of weight lost equivalent to the amount of fluid drunk within half an hour after the exercise. • Pain is a warning sign – don’t ignore it. Follow RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and if you have an injury that is not healing or moving properly after several days, consult your local chiropractically trained practitioner Useful links www.bikeforall.net - www.cyclingengland.co.uk www.tourdefrancelondon.com - www.bikeability.org.uk All information given is intended for general informational purposes only, and should not be construed as medical advice, medical opinion, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your GP.
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