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FALL HOME & GARDEN | TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fall Planting Season............3Asphalt DrivewayCracks...................................4
Planting Garlic ..............5 - 11Service Directory..................6Indoor Plants CanImprove Air Quality ..........7Beat the Wrath ofWinter .............................8-9
Avoiding Autumn Ouches .............................10
Safe Garage,Safe Home.......................12
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When you picture “planting season,” you may envision the springtime months:rainy conditions, soft ground and plenty of impending sunshine on the hori-zon of summer.
Fall Planting Season
But the fall also is an idealtime to load up your yard withnew bulbs, perennials, shrubsand trees – depending onwhere you live.
Air-Soil Conditions So what makes the fall sea-
son such an ideal time for plant-ing? As the temperatures beginto cool, the soil remains warm –the ideal setting for a new plant.In fact, the National GardeningAssociation (NGA) states thatmost plant roots continue togrow until soil temperaturesdrop into the 40s. Gardening in the fall can be
better for both your plants andyou. Which of these scenariossounds more appealing as youtoil away in your garden:Sweating in the summer heatwhile you pick the never-endingassortment of weeds or plantinga new tree in comfortable, crispweather conditions? The soil will also be your best
friend during the fall, since it is
not likely as muddy as it is dur-ing the springtime. You will beable to pop your new shrubs,perennials and container-growntrees right into the ground with-out much of a struggle.
Clean UpThe fall season brings leaves,
dried foliage and seed heads toyour garden, and you may feelthe urge to quickly tidy up. Notso fast, says the NGA. Of course, aesthetically speak-
ing, you can decide to keepyour garden area nice and cleanfor the next planting season.But the NGA recommends leav-ing fallen leaves within yourgarden bed, because they arenature’s way of insulating thesoil. They also add nutrients tothe soil as they decompose. You can also rake up the
leaves and add them to a com-post pile, or simply choose tomow over them to add small,nutrient-filled pieces to yourgrass.
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It’s too bad asphalt doesn’t stay smooth and flawless forever.Potholes, cracks and weathering are are common enemies ofasphalt as it battles the elements year after year.
Asphalt Driveway CracksLuckily for you, repairing
driveway cracks may be simplerthan you realize. High-grade crack fillers are
likely available at your localhardware store and are relative-ly inexpensive, depending onthe size of your crack. You willgenerally need the filler, a wirebrush and a trowel tool to getthe job done.
Preparing the SurfaceBefore applying the driveway
crack filler, it is important toclean the entire area thoroughly.Use your wire brush to removeany dirt or vegetation from thecrack for a nice, smooth surface.Next, prepare your crack fillerby shaking up the bottle. The mixture can be a bit
thick, so be vigorous in yourmotion. Doing so will ensurethat the mixture is completelymixed for optimal application.Also, carefully cut the top of theapplicator, making sure tomatch the opening with the
width of the crack.
Applying the Filler After your surface and filler
are ready for application, fill thecrack flush with the surroundingpavement. Be careful not tooverfill the crack, which willresult in an odd-looking raisedspot in your driveway oncedried. Use your filler tool or trowel
to smooth out the crack fillereven with the height of theadjoining pavement. The mostimportant requirement of thisDIY process is patience.Depending on the brand of filleryou choose, it may take up to24 hours before appllying a sec-ond coat is recommended. You will also likely need to
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Garlic can absolutely thriveout of the garden, especially ifyou plant it during the fallmonths. It is a perennial bulbthat, when planted in the fall,will root, make limited growthbefore the first hard freeze andproduce a bountiful harvest thenext summer.
The Chill FactorWhat many green thumbs
may not realize about garlic isthat it has an internal chillrequirement, according to theUniversity of Illinois agricultureextension center. When plantingit in the spring, garlic should bestored in the refrigerator for atleast eight weeks prior to plant-
ing. This will ensure proper chill-ing. Not as much planning is
needed if you decide to plantgarlic in the fall, since it willobtain its chilling directly in thesoil. Fall-planted garlic will alsohave the advantage of gainingmuch earlier maturity.
Planting Your GarlicHere are the proper planting
methods for garlic, according tothe University of Illinois exten-sion: • Soil recommendations
include high organic matter lev-els, good drainage and a coupleof pounds of fertilizer per every
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LOVE GARLIC?PLANT IT IN THE FALL
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Indoor air quality is notoften an issue in thewarmer months, when
many homeowners opentheir windows to let thefresh air of the great out-doors enter their homesin abundance. But oncethe temperatures beginto dip and windows startto close, indoor air quali-ty can suffer. Musty air isnot only uncomfortable,it's also unhealthy.Volatile organic com-pounds, or VOCs, canbuild up inside a home,especially when windowsare kept shut for longstretches of time, which isoften the case in winter.Indoor plants can countersuch stale air, in some
cases filtering out VOCsto make the air inside ahome more breathableand healthy. The follow-ing are a handful ofhouseplants that canimprove indoor air quali-ty.* Aloe: Many of us know
aloe for its restorative proper-ties with regard to treatingburns and cuts, but aloe alsoimproves indoor air quality byhelping to clear a home of thebyproducts, including formalde-hyde, of chemical-based house-hold cleaners. Aloe loves thesun, so if you hope to keep analoe plant healthy through thewinter, be sure to place theplant in a window that gets lotsof sun exposure throughoutthe day.
* Gerber daisy: Like aloe, agerber daisy needs ample sun-light, and tends to only with-
stand winters in warmer cli-mates. But homeowners wholive in such climates may stillkeep their windows closed inwinter, and those that do canuse these colorful, low-mainte-nance flowers to removetrichloroethylene, a chemicalthat clothes may be exposed toduring the dry cleaningprocess.
* Golden pothos: The goldenpothos can survive a winter,but homeowners should becareful not to let the plant dryout, which can happen if theyare directly exposed to sun-light. A golden pothos vine willgrow quickly, so a hangingbasket is a great way to keepone inside a home, where theplant can help fight formalde-hyde.
* Ficus benjamina: Alsoknown as a weeping fig, theficus benjamina can be difficultto overwinter. But that does not
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* Warneck dracaena: Thewarneck dracaena, or dracae-na deremensis, fights pollu-tants created by varnishes andoils. The warneck dracaena is asturdy houseplant that is diffi-cult to kill, but it still thrives intemperatures that are between70 F and 80 F.
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Wintertime brings with itholiday gatherings, beautifulsnowflakes and adventure-filled sledding expeditions. But if your house could talk,
it would tell you that winter isalso accompanied by bitingwinds, damaging ice anddropping temperatures thatcorrelate with increasing heat-ing bills. The fall is the perfecttime to listen to your houseand prepare for those chillyconditions. Doing so can help you save
time and money in costlyrepairs come springtime.There are certain pain pointsof your home – drafty win-dows and outdated furnacescome to mind – that mayneed immediate overhauls.Other improvements require
only a bit of sweat equity tofully ready your home for thewrath of winter.
Replace Your Windows An inefficient window can
lead to more than an uncom-fortable draft once winterarrives. It can also welcomedamaging frost or condensa-tion on the inside of the win-dow, which can lead to rottingwood frames. Replacing a window is a
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Service Your Furnace Gas and electric furnace sys-
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With this trend likely to contin-ue, now may be the time todramatically improve yourfamily’s bottom line in termsof heating and coolingexpenses.
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The fall season can be oneof the most dangerous interms of injuries sufferedwhile performing yard work.Consider the following safetytips from the AmericanAcademy of OrthopedicSurgeons to prevent injurieswhile performing yard work.
• Use a rake that is comfort-able for your height, strengthand physical ability. If you gen-erally don’t use your hands formanual labor, wear special gar-dening gloves or use rakes withheavily padded handles toavoid painful blisters.
• Never use your hands orfeet to clear debris from undera lawnmower. Use a large stickor broomhandle instead. Also,never touch the blades withyour hands or feet, even if the
engine is off. The blade can stilljar forward and cause seriousinjury.
• Avoid throwing bags ofleaves over your shoulder or tothe side. The twisting motionrequired to do so places undue stress on your
back.
• Wear protective gear suchas goggles, gloves, boots andlong pants when mowing.Never mow barefoot or in san-dals and always check areas forpoison ivy, branches or otherobstructions that could harmyou or your mower.
• Make sure the engine is offand cool before you begin anymaintenance work on yourlawnmower, mulcher or leafblower.
• Wet leaves can be slippery,so be safe by wearing shoes orboots with slip-resistant soles.
• Do not overfill leaf bags,especially if the leaves are wet.Lifting too many leaves at oncecan cause back or neck injury,so be sure you can lift yourbags comfortably before trans-porting them.
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As the wind chills and the leaves begin to fall, our outdooractivities turn from yard maintenance to cleanup. And takingcare of the clutter can be a physically challenging endeavor.
There’s the raking, mulching, wheel-barrowing and bagging ofleaves, not to mention cleaning them out of your gutters.
Avoiding Autumn Ouches
100 square feet. • Lay out your planting rows
15 to 18 inches apart. • Separate individual cloves
from the main bulb and plantthem about four to six inchesapart in the row. • Set your cloves tip up and
one to two inches below the soilsurface.
Weed Control The University of Illinois iden-
tifies garlic as a “weak competi-tor,” which explains its needs forextra help fighting against gar-den weeds. You shouldn’t haveto worry about the weeds muchin the fall or winter, but be pre-pared to stave them off duringthe spring and summer seasons. Since you will likely consume
your garlic, avoid all chemical-based weed killers and insteadopt for mulch, straw or otherorganic materials that can helpkeep weeds from taking over.Doing so directly after plantingthe bulbs can also help alleviatewinter soil frost.
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Garagesecurity isa crucial,
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Safe Garage, Safe Home
And once they’re in your garage, they can get away with valu-able tools and toys, not to mention having easier access to theinside your home. And with the fall season full of trips to family members’ homes
and the shopping mall, it’s time to check all of the doors, windowsand other features of your garage to measure its security levelwhen you’re away from home.
Lighting – Inside and OutBright lighting can deter a burglar – especially motion-detector
lighting that not only can spook a thief, but will also be more cost-efficient for you than lighting that stays on all night. As for the interior of your garage, think on the opposite end of
bright lighting when you are away or sleeping. Cover all of yourwindows to keep visibility from the outside to a minimum. A crookmay be more likely to pass on trying to enter if he can't see inside.
Keep the Clicker CloseIf you leave your garage-door remote affixed to your sun visor,
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Service and Entry DoorsThe side door on your garage is the most common point of
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