As spring is officially set to begin this week, 28% say the upcoming season is their favorite time of year. That’s similar to the 33% who label summer as their favorite season and identical to the 28% who name the fall as their best months. A recent Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 adults found that only 5% label winter as their favorite period.

Gardening is among the most popular spring hobbies. Fifty-either percent (58%) say they will plant themselves in their lawns to garden this spring. That figure includes 59% of women and 57% of men. Sixty-four percent (64%) of men over 40 say they will spruce up their gardens. Only 36% of men under 40 plan on gardening. There is no similar age gap among women.

Among other outdoor festivities, 52% are planning a picnic in parks this year, 29% will go to an outdoor musical event and 17% will attend a major league baseball game.

Americans are evenly divided as to whether or not they will begin a diet and exercise program this season. Forty-three percent (43%) say they will work out, while 44% say otherwise. There’s a slight gender gap when it comes to working out. More women (48%) plan to exercise than men (38%).

Among indoor spring traditions, 69% claim they will clean and organize their home this year. Not surprisingly, women (75%) are more likely to do some spring cleaning than men (63%). Overall, only 18% do not plan on cleaning.

Most (71%) Americans will not be taking a spring vacation this year. Nineteen percent (19%) said they are planning a spring break. Last year 25% said they would take a spring holiday.

Gas prices could be a factor in American’s travel plans. Fifty-five percent (55%) say higher gasoline prices have caused them to cancel or postpone any travel plans they had this spring. Thirty-six (36%) are still planning to travel despite the gas price hike. Democrats (59%) are more likely to cancel their plans than Republicans (46%).

A recent Rasmussen Reports survey found that most Americans favor suspending the federal gasoline tax until prices are under control again.

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