Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2023 6 Backyarding Renovation Mistakes to Avoid, According to the TurfMutt Foundation ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Summer and backyarding – the act of taking our indoor life outside – go hand in hand. This time of year especially, the backyard beckons for entertaining, working, exercising, relaxing, and reconnecting. But those looking to make improvements to their family yard for even more backyarding fun this summer need to avoid some common backyard renovation mistakes. “Mulligan the TurfMutt and I recently moved into a new home and we were reminded about some of the backyard renovation pitfalls that can be easy to fall into,” said Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, which encourages people to care for and use their outdoor spaces. “By keeping a few basic principles in mind when embarking on backyard improvements, families can set themselves up for backyard fun this summer and beyond.” Here are the top backyarding renovation mistakes to avoid, according to the TurfMutt Foundation: • Not considering your yard’s full potential. Your yard has the ability to safely and comfortably accommodate a range of functions for your family. From outdoor offi cing to al fresco dining and offering a place for kids to learn and grow as well as work out their wiggles – your backyard has unlimited potential to expand your home’s living space. Revere SUMMER LUNCH MENU JUNE/JULY 2023 Please visit us on Twitter and Facebook at RPSDiningservices for more information and updates! Revere Summer Lunch Program FREE meals for kids upto 18 years old, at the following sites: * Beachmont School 11-1 *Hill School 11-1 *Paul Revere School 11-1 Monday-Thursday *Revere Beach Bandstand 11-1 *Sonny Meyers Park 11:30-1 *RHA Rose St 11:30-1 *RHA Adams Ct 11;30-1 *Ciarlone Park 11:30-1 *Louis Pasteur Park 11:30-1 *Costa Park 11-1 *DeStoop Park 12-1 Menus subject to change and locations may be subject to close due to inclement weather and/or participation. • Planting fake grass. Plastic grass offers none of the life-giving benefi ts of real grass – such as oxygen production, carbon sequestration, urban heat dissipation, or air pollution reduction. Real grass off ers all these benefi ts, and it is easier on feet and paws. Also, real grass is a natural air conditioner! • Forgetting the “right plant, right place” rule. This is the “Golden Rule” of backyarding, but it’s more than just knowing which plants will thrive in sunny spots versus shaded areas. Selecting the right plants for your micro-climate and lifestyle will result in a living landscape that requires minimal upkeep on your part while off ering maximum environmental benefi ts. • Not treating your yard like part of the connected ecosystem. Your yard links with other community green spaces to provide food and shelter for pollinators, such as birds, bees, butterfl ies, bats, and other creatures. Support pollinators and wildlife by planting a healthy balance of grasses, fl owers, shrubs, and trees that thrive in your yard’s conditions and bloom at diff erent times throughout the year. • Not utilizing community green spaces. Think of community parks, dog parks, green belts, and school yards as an expansion of your own backyard square footage. 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Outdoor power equipment makes big backyarding projects easier, but it is critical to 6/28 Pizza Crunchers Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Choice of Milk 6/29 Chicken Breast Sandwich Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Choice of Milk 7/5 Ball Park Frank Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Milk 7/12 Ball Park Frank Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Choice of Milk Dinosaur Nuggets Veggie of the Day Fruit or Juice Choice of Milk 7/20 Dinosaur Nuggets Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Choice of Milk 7/27 Dinosaur Nuggets Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Choice of Milk McDonald’s Burger Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Choice of Milk 7/2 Spinelli’s Pizza Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Choice of Milk 7/28 McDonald’s Burger Veggie of the Day Fruit of the Day Choice of Milk 2 Lunch Alternatives offered daily: Sun Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Cheese Sandwich, Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Breakfast is served at Beachmont and Hill School from 8am-9am-Monday through Friday, Paul Revere School 8am-9am Monday through Thursday. 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