LeTip Chester County East started the new year with our January 7 meeting. Members braved the single-digit temperatures and wind to meet at the Wyndham Garden Hotel.

Our speaker for the morning was Eric Sacco of Kee Scaping (www.keescaping.com). Eric is the landscaper for our group, and he shared some helpful tips for how we can properly care for our lawns and gardens. For example, did you know that mulch should be as deep as the height of a dollar bill? He also talked about pruning different types of plants. Pine trees or shrubs are best pruned in the winter when the sap is more dormant. Prune your flowering shrubs soon after the blooms die off. Eric told us what it means if the tops of your grass are brown: your mower blades need to be sharpened. If moles are in your yard, they are probably looking for grubs and bugs to eat; get rid of the bugs and grubs to send the moles away. Of course, sometimes there are lawn and garden tasks that we can't do on our own or would prefer to have done professionally. Contact Eric (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for your professional landscaping needs.

Dave Kozak (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) displayed several brochures and printed materials for his showboating. Dave can help with property and casualty insurance needs, and he mentioned that January is a great time to review existing policies to see whether the coverage is appropriate.

Have a great week!