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April Maintenance Tasks
Questions: Call or text ‪(267) 449-0857‬
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* means an instructional video can be found here:https://www.hansberrygarden.org/resources-for-hansberry-gardeners/
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General TasksDescriptionFrequencyBed #, date, # hours (by quarter hour);
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Set and Return Garbage and Recycling CurbsideSet out garbage and recycling Monday evening or Tuesday before 8am. After collection, bring bins back into the garden. WeeklyC9, 3/16, 0.5;
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Litter Pick-upUse bucket or bag to collect loose trash around the garden, and the outside perimeterAs needed
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*Mowing and Battery ChargingCharge battery for at least an hour prior to mowing. Pick up sticks and rocks first, then mow open spaces (not in amphitheatre), between garden beds, and outside perimeter~1-3 weeks
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Amphitheatre weedingHandpull weeds along tiers, or spray them with horticultural vinegarAs needed
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Fenceline MgmtCut back any vines growing on both sides of fenceline, and if possible dig up roots. Please avoid stepping on flowers in perimeter beds if possible. Also, repair of fencing is needed in some sections.As needed
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Water Fruit treesInfrequent, thorough watering, when soil is nearly dry. Slow drip water near roots for 30-60 minutes to deeply soak the roots2-4 weeks depending on rainfall
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Oil Wood on Messaging boardpaint linseed or tung oil onto the wood of the message board on Wayne Ave.monthly
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Weed WhackingPowered with gas/oil mix. Trim edges, including around vegetable beds, flower beds, and buildings (avoid amphitheatre)~1-3 weeks
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Special Tasks (requires instruction or a scheduled group)DescriptionFrequencyBed #, date, # hours;
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Clear Blanca's drivewaycut down trees, clear weeds along fenceline, pickaxe and level groundone time
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Remove rubbleload and unload by truckone time
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Remove brushload and unload by truck to Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Centerone time
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*Compost Mgmt (Breah)New plan for compost management to be led by Breah BanksMonthly?
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Flowerbed mgmtrequires supervision/approvalAs needed
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