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Autumn Warmth
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014TRI-COUNTY TIMES
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Burning Bush For wonderful bright red fall color, Marshall said the burning bush is necessary. Anyone who has seen its striking hue is sure to understand where its name comes from.
Juneberry The Juneberry, also known as the snow-berry, may be covered in white blossoms before it produces berries, but when fall arrives, the tree takes on a nice yellow, or sometimes red/orange hue.
Witch Hazel “Growing witch ha-zel shrubs is a favorite amongst gardeners look-ing for winter color and fragrance,” according to gardenknowhow.com. Marshall recommends this bush be-cause of its bright yellow color.
Wild Sumac For those who that en-joy wild growing plants in their yard, Marshall recommends the sumac for its beautiful bright red fall coloration.
Maple Maple trees are al-most as common in the state of Michigan as lakes and ponds. There are numerous species of maple, and according to Tamara Marshall of Yard ‘N Garden in Fenton, they all offer beautiful fall foliage. Marshall said, “Of all the maple varieties, the Amur maple is my favorite, with its display of flame colors.”
Buckeye The buckeye trees are another popular fall tree, as they often begin their color change prior to other trees, according to arborday.org. The buckeye can offer anything from a yellow fall plumage, to oranges and reds.
Hawthorn The Hawthorn tree can range from a bright red fall leaf, to a deeper red. The beautiful scarlet berries add to the color of the tree too and they aren’t usually harvested until late autumn when they are fully ripened.
Smoketree Arborday.org points out that this tree of-fers wonderful colors throughout the year, as it “turns a smoky pink color from June through August. Leaves, too, are showy, turning from medium blue-green to yellow-red-purple in the fall.”
Dogwood For a leafless fall beauty, Marshall rec-ommends the Dogwood tree, for its golden or red twigged branches.
Barberry The barberry bush offers a splash of dark purple or bright red to any landscape when autumn arrives. Gardeningknowhow.com offers the barberry as a low mainte-nance shrub, perfect for any yard.
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The color change is on the horizon. In fact, many people are already seeing the changes here and there. Soon, we will be in the midst of beautiful golds and reds of autumn. For those who love to enjoy the fall colors in their own yards, here is a list of the 10 best trees and shrubs for autumn splendor.
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• Winter pruning, duringdormancy,isthemostcommonpractice.Itresultsinavigorousburstofnewgrowthinthespringandshouldbeusedifthatisthedesiredeffect.Itisusuallybesttowaituntilthecoldestpartofwinterhaspassed.Somespecies,suchasmaple,walnutsandbirches,may“bleed”whenthesapbeginstoflow.Thisisnotharmfulandwillceasewhenthetreeleafsout.
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uFall is the perfect time to inspect your fireplace and chimney for safe winter useBy Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Fireplaces have become a must-have feature in many homes, providing a cozy ambiance and a focal point to living areas, bedrooms, etc. While a hearth is a welcoming ame-nity, it can be a matter of life and death to make sure that fireplaces and chimneys are in proper working order. “I tell my clients that they should have their fireplace and chimney checked every one to three years, depending on usage,” said Stan Brunhuber, owner of Stan’s Fireplace & Chimney Services of Fenton. “Carbon monoxide is a big issue, and so is creosote, a flammable by-product of burning wood.” If you have recently purchased a home with a fireplace or woodstove, it should be checked out before using it. “If it was installed incorrectly, it could be hazardous,” said Brunhuber. One of the main purposes of a chimney is to vent the products of combustion from the home, because they contain hazardous and noxious gasses, including carbon monoxide. When present in sufficient amounts, it is responsible for hundreds of deaths and countless illnesses every year in the U.S. For an inspection to provide the best results, the flues to be inspected will need to be cleaned first. Otherwise, soot, creosote or other residue might mask physical problems with the flue or flue liner. Proper inspections should include:• a thorough examination of the external structure to look for signs of deteriora-tion or weakness• exterior staining due to flue gasses seeping through the chimney structure, broken or spalled bricks (bricks that have had water enter them) and dete-rioration of mortar joints are all signs the chimney is in need of repair.• a visual inspection of the flue inside the chimney. A video inspection device can be helpful to detect even small cracks in the chimney liner that may not be visible by the naked eye.• all connections from the burning ap-pliance to the chimney. How can you keep your chimney operating properly?• Make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors in your home and check them regularly. They should be located in the sleeping areas of your home, preferably on each floor. Carbon monoxide detectors can alert you to possible problems within the venting systems of your furnace and gas hot water heater and keep you safe from prolonged exposure to even low levels of carbon monoxide.• When using wood burning appliances, avoid banking the fires and closing the dampers to prolong burning. Slower, cooler burning wood fires are the main
contributor of creosote in chimneys. Burn wood that has been properly aged. • Burn your wood fires hot whenever possible. Hotter flue gasses prevent the condensation of creosote and pass more quickly through the chimney. • If you’re using a wood stove, have a stove thermometer in place to avoid overfiring your stove.
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uUse these tips to increase the lifespan of your carpetBy Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 It’s easy to overlook the need to clean your carpet when other household chores seem more pressing. The dishes pile up and the laundry bin’s overflowing, so who cares if you can’t remember the last time you had your carpets professionally cleaned? You’ll find that the money spent on carpet cleaning every year will more than pay for itself with the fresh look and smell of your carpet. You’ll also be creating a healthier indoor environment for your family. Hot water extraction or “steam clean-ing” is the preferred method of cleaning, according to most manufacturers listed by the Carpet and Rug Institute. “Make sure to look for a carpet cleaner that is operated by the owner, using a truck-mounted unit over a portable,” said Greg Quinn, owner/operator of Fenton Carpet Cleaning. “Also, refer to your carpet’s manufacturer for the best
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methods of maintaining and cleaning your carpeting.” With the holidays quickly approach-ing, it’s time to put this household task on your “to do” list. Call early so you can get scheduled easily. The holidays are a busy time for most carpet cleaners. Here are a few tips about carpet cleaning: • Look for a professional carpet cleaner who is certified, insured, bonded and af-filiated with a professional organization or reputable company. One example is the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an
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whether to renovate or sell. In each hour-long episode Realtor David Visentin and designer Hilary Farr compete for the homeowners’ final decision to stay or go. Love It or List It, Too is the same, but hosted by Realtor Todd Talbot and designer Jillian Harris (star of season 5 of the Bachelorette).This Old House This Old House, with pros Norm Abram,
Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Roger Cook, and host Kevin O’Connor, is TV’s original home-improvement show, fol-lowing one whole-house renovation over several episodes. It has been on PBS since 1980.P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home This PBS show teach-es viewers how to blend indoor and outdoor spaces together to turn both the home and gar-den into a garden home.Victory Garden’s Edible Feast This PBS series was originally known as
“Crockett’s Victory Garden,” for the original host James Underwood Crockett. When Crockett died in 1979 the name was shortened to “Victory Garden.” This popular show offers information for indoor and outdoor gardeners, from growing to eating.Growing a Greener World This is a magazine show, offered by PBS, that features environmental seg-ments, gardening advice and recipes for fresh-from-the garden fruit, vegetables and herbs. This is a great show for anyone wanting to grow his or her own food.
uFrom home renovations to gardening, learn how to have a beautiful home By Yvonne [email protected]; 810-433-6792 Home and garden shows aren’t a rare breed when it comes to TV shows, although gardening shows themselves do seem to be falling away as the home shows take over. From flipping to basic renovations, home shows are more popu-lar than ever. If you look close enough though, you just might find a gardening show left out there somewhere.Property Brothers/Brother VS. Brother The Property Broth-ers is an HGTV show in which brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott work to help couples find, buy and transform extreme fixer-uppers into their dream home. Through CGI, they convince homebuyers that their dreams can come true. The brothers also host Brother VS. Brother, where they lead two teams of experts in a renovation showdown.House Hunters House Hunters is a behind-the-scenes view of what it is like to find the right home, offered by HGTV. It focuses on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home. Its popular-ity birthed a couple spinoffs. House Hunters International goes around the world looking at what it’s like to buy homes in other countries. House Hunt-ers Renovation shows what happens after the perfect house is found and renovation begins. Love It Or List It/Love It Or List It, Too Love It or List It is a show on HGTV that helps fed-up homeowners decide
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the DIY Network and HGTV and you’ll notice that to be eligible for a make-over, homeowners usually need to live in or close to a specific city.• You’ll also need to be “energet-ic” and “personable,” at least that is how the websites describe the homeowners who’ll be selected. You’re usually asked for photo-graphs or video of yourself and your property. In other words, the producers are generally looking for camera presence. They also want some measure of do-it-yourself skills.• You should know that not all TV makeovers are free. Some shows expect you to pay the bills. A few shows provide free labor and materi-als, but you may be liable for taxes for
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CARPET CLEANINGContinued from 4organization to which Quinn of Fenton Carpet Cleaning is proud to belong. “This sets a standard of excellence for independent carpet cleaners,” he said. • Vacuuming is an important first line of defense in maintaining your carpet. Follow your carpet manufac-turer’s instructions for care. General-ly, a carpet should be vacuumed two or three times a week, using a vacuum with a beater bar that will fluff up the fibers, according to Quinn. • Tend to stains immediately, before they have a chance to set. Never scrub your carpet to get out a stain. Blot it instead with a white towel, using warm water and adding a touch of vinegar, suggested Quinn. When using any cleaning solution, be sure to check it out on an out-of-the-way piece of carpet to make sure no discoloration takes place. Work from the edges of a stain to the center, ac-cording to the IICRC. • Rearrange furniture and rotate rugs, and then comb the dents to get rid of indentations in the carpet. • Dry the carpet thoroughly before continuing regular use to prevent new stains from setting in or indenta-tions settling into the pile. • “Going green” is another impor-tant aspect of carpet cleaning. “We use only eco-friendly products and processes in our carpet cleaning,” said Rich King, owner of the tri-county franchise of Stanley Steemer. “We don’t leave any residue behind, and our products are safe for children and pets. We’re earth-friendly. Stan-ley Steemer was recently certified by the American Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America,” for extract-ing 94 percent of the allergens found in the carpet. “We’re the first ones to be certified,” said King. “That really sets us apart.”
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uBetter be ready —cold, snowy winter predicted this yearBy Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Tri-county area residents are already talking about the upcoming winter forecast. The cold reality will be that this is going to be an expensive winter for heating your home. If you’ve ever thought about alternative heat-ing ideas for your home, this just might be the fall to get started. Here are a few ideas that might help:1. Adjust your thermostat. By turning your thermostat back 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours, the U.S. Depart-ment of Energy estimates that households can save 10 per-cent a year on heating
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uPantone leads the way in promoting trendy colors for fallBy Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Watch for pops of Cobalt, Sangria, Mauve Mist and Cognac splashed about as top colors for fall 2014 in trendy clothing, automobile colors, fabric swatches, furni-ture and accessories. It’s not your imagination that the season’s top colors as named by global color leader Pantone, headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey, are pervasive throughout all textile and manufacturing industries. That’s because the “Color of the Year” and other Top 10 colors are determined by a committee of 10 secret names by Pantone, a com-pany whose sole business is color. Pantone selects leaders in the automotive industry, large store groups, furniture com-panies, etc. to meet twice a year in Europe in May and November. According to an article posted by National Public Radio, the group cloisters itself in a white room devoid of color, while selecting the colors that will determine the color of your next car, couch
Pantone’s Fall Colors for 2014•RadiantOrchid“ColoroftheYear”•RoyalBlue•Aluminum•AuroraRed•MistedYellow•Sangria•MauveMist•Cognac•BrightCobalt•Cypress
and coat in the next year’s palette of colors. “These colors are just starting to show up in our design studio,” said Lori Dorman, interior designer for Continental Interior Design in Fenton. “We’re just beginning to see these colors used and are noticing more deep, saturated colors with more ‘pop.’” Locally, gray continues to be the most popular neutral, according to Dorman, paired this fall with “any of the warm tones, like pumpkin, harvest gold and yellows.”
Bold additions paired with soft neutrals are mak-ing their way onto HGTV and other interior design shows. Fall-inspired bursts of colors in hues of orange, copper and wine are evident in many of the staged living areas on HGTV. Bronzes are also making a comeback, providing a calm, yet formal backdrop to many design schemes, with pops of red and orange
in accent pieces. Dorman also suggests bringing inside a touch of the outdoors, using colorful fall leaves displayed in a clear bowl, gourds, pumpkins, curly willows, etc. “Add nice warm, cozy throws, velvet or other textured pillows for a touch of fall,” she said. “I’m also a candle girl, especially with all the warm fall scents.”
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I like to pull in ‘naturals’ from outdoors with gourds, pumpkins, leaves and curly willowsLori DormanInterior designer at Continental Interior Design
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uTwo local women buy cheap homes to fix up and sell, easing others into life transitions By Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Denise Penwell, 49, swings her sledge-hammer at the tired old walls coming down, while her business partner, Melissa Redmond, 53, keeps an eye on the demolition as the project begins to take shape. These two women are flipping houses — buying property at a low price, fixing them up and then selling them — but for a cause greater than themselves. “I’ve rehabbed seven houses over the years,” said Redmond, a criminal attor-ney with a practice in Fenton. “Denise and I are starting to do this together, with a goal of up to 10 a year. Our plan is to sell them affordably to people who are in need of a home to get back on their feet again. There’s plenty of need out there, especially women after a divorce or other life change.” While TV shows on HGTV make flipping homes look glamorous, both Redmond and Penwell would say it’s a ton of hard work. Penwell, a Realtor, scouts out the properties while Redmond creates a vision for the renovated house. “We’re mainly looking at ranch-style homes with three bedrooms and two
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baths, approximately 1,000 to 1,200 square feet,” said Penwell. “We’ll con-sider doing larger projects in the future, especially if we work with investors.” Together, they do the demo and rehab work, with a little help from friends and family, including Penwell’s 23-year-old son, Logan. They leave the plumbing, electrical and most of the drywall work to the experts, and tackle the rest of the hard work themselves. “We’re learning as we go along what’s worth hiring out and doing ourselves,” said Redmond.” The process of flipping a house takes these women between three and five
months, working nights and weekends around their full-time jobs. They’re learning while they’re working, taking classes when they can to tackle a new skill. Right now, one flip finances the next one, but already they’re beginning to see the fruits of their labor. “A house that we finished for Denise to live in has already tripled in value,” said Redmond. Some flippers cheapen out on the de-tails, but that’s not this duo’s style. “Our idea is to create a home that a person can move into and be proud of, in a safe neighborhood,” said Redmond.
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uIt’s time right now to plant fall bulbs to get a jump-start on spring flowersBy Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Planting bulbs in the fall for a spring show is nature’s promise that warm weather will arrive again the following year. While you might not get instant gratification for your efforts, you will be rewarded mightily when little shoots of colorful flowers peek through the winter-weary soil early next spring. Bulbs can be planted as soon as the ground starts to cool, but as a rule of thumb, they should be planted at least six weeks before the ground freezes. “That time is right now,” said Adele Temerowski, land-scape designer/estimator for Jet Stream Landscape in Grand Blanc. “You can even plant crocus bulbs throughout your lawn for a nice shot of early spring color,” said Temerowski, “For the gardeners who have trouble with pests eating their bulbs, daffodils are poisonous, so they are pest-resistant in your garden. Plus, they multiply well.” While tulips seem to come to mind when thinking about bulbs, Temerowski suggests that you consider other types of bulbs as well. “People plant tulips with
the hopes that they’ll multiply. But they don’t necessarily do this. They actually lose their energy over the years.” She adds that now is the time to get your bulbs in the ground. “Fall is the best time of year to establish a new garden or ex-pand what you have,” said Temerowski. “It gives you a jump start before winter and a head start before spring.” Here are a few design ideas to get you started:• Plant bulbs in clusters for the greatest impact. It doesn’t have to be a mass plant-ing of a single variety, but rather small
clusters of several varieties will make a beautiful spring showing.
• Plant low bulbs in front of high, or reverse that or-der if the low-grow-ing bulbs bloom early and the tall bulbs bloom late, as their display will camouflage the dy-ing foliage of the smaller bulbs.
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bulbs. By staggering the bloom time by planting early, mid-and late-season bloomers together, you can create a spring display that blooms in succession for a whole season of color.• Consider planting bulbs in containers. In Michigan, that will require forcing the bulbs in cool weather, by either burying the bulb-planted container underground or keeping the container in a cold place, where it won’t freeze.
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How to take care of your mumsLocation — choose a spot that gets at least six hours of sun a day.
Soil preparation — mums thrive best in well-drained soil.
Watering — water newly-planted mums thoroughly, and never let them wilt. After they are estab-lished, give mums about an inch of water per week.
Fertilizer — prepare your mums for winter with high phosphorus fertil-izer to stimulate root growth.
Overwintering — after the first hard frost, mulch up to four inches around the plant and in between branches. Don’t prune until spring.
Dividing — divide in the spring after the last hard frost and after you see new growth starting.
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BEST TIP FOR MUMS: PINCH THEM!• The key to full, rounded blooms is pinching to create more branching and keep plants compact. Don’t hold back — just a few minutes here and there will reward you with a
thick, solid-looking plant.• If you’ve bought large, full plants in the fall, they have already been pinched and are ready for planting.
uSay farewell to summer blooms and hello to the majesty of fall mums Goodbye, summer flowers. Hello, fall mums! I don’t know about you, but by the time September arrives, I’m just about done pampering my summer flowers. The beautiful begonias in pots and hanging baskets that have graced our deck since late May have been all but beaten up by storms, heat and heavy winds. I find myself forgetting to water them, much less fertilize them. I guess I’m just kind of “over” them. And I really don’t mind, because I’m turning my flower fever to fall mums. Who doesn’t love the rich deep colors of the hardy chrysanthemum? Bounti-ful pots of these striking fall beauties will more than make up for the summer blooms that have now worn out their welcome on my deck and in my condo landscaping. Mums are the divas of the autumn garden, with blooms that last for weeks, not days. This is a plant that likes to show off with an impressive number of blooms. Because they tend to be less expensive than other perennials, you can treat them like a seasonal annual, if you just love the burst of color they provide in the fall. When you plant them in the fall, they have less chance of surviving the winter, because their roots don’t have time to establish themselves, according to Better Homes & Gardens (bhg.com). If you want something more perma-nent and are willing to provide proper care (such as mulching and pinching to encourage growth and blooms), plant mums in the spring and allow them to get established in the garden. Otherwise, you can enjoy their showy seasonal blossoms alongside many other fall favorites, like pump-kins and gourds. If you like this type of display, choose orange, bronze, yellow and creamy white mums, suggests bhg.com. If you have evergreen plants as a backdrop, try bright pinks, lavenders, pure white or reds. A large grouping of mums will dress up any porch, patio, deck or front landscape. Garden mums make great container plants, popped into a clay pot, lined up in a row in window boxes or placed in the center of a mixed container sur-rounded by trailing foliage plants. For texture, you can use ornamental grass-es, variegated sedum or any conifer.
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Though these are effective, they have to be reapplied often in order to remain effective. Gardeners.com suggested, “Products made with hot peppers can deter nibbling rabbits.” McAlister said that there are also some old remedies that were effective that can still be used
today, like mothballs, blood meal and bone meal. She also said that human urine and human hair were once thought to keep
wild animals out of the yard. Live traps
Live traps can be used to catch destructive wildlife and move them to another lo-cation away from your home. However, it’s important to look
uProtecting your plants from destructive wildlifeBy Yvonne [email protected]; 810-433-6792 While fall weather may become chillier than spring and summer, there are still pests aside from the insects that will cause havoc in your gardens and landscaping. Pests can include many different critters, including rabbits, rac-coons and even deer. When nature’s animals are doing dam-age to your plants, there are things you can do to protect them. First, identify the culprit of the de-struction. Depending on what critter is damaging the garden, there are different methods for eliminating the issue. If it is a smaller mammal that is nesting in the area, remove the appeal to nest there by getting rid of brush piles or tall grass. It also helps to minimize additional food sources that may be attracting them. Clean up excess birdseed to discourage squirrels or cover your compost pile, which attracts raccoons. Even city living isn’t enough to keep the wildlife away. Carol McAlister at Yard ‘N Garden in Fenton said that deer are often found foraging in city lawns. “Wild animals have adapted to our way of living,” she said. Dogs While some dogs like to dig, and may get into gardens, they are also a great deterrent to other animals. McAlister said she has customers that are happy with the protection their yards and gardens get from having a dog living nearby. “Dogs are a big help, whether they are large or small,” she said.Fences Fencing is one of the best ways to exclude critters from a garden, but they don’t offer much aesthetic appeal, espe-
cially if the garden being affected is a flowerbed. A temporary fencing can be used during times of the season when pests are most harmful to the garden or landscaping, and can be easily removed. Repellents There are many scent repellents available that help scare smaller ani-mals away, such as fox and coyote u r i n e .
HEATINGContinued from Page 67. Use solar power. Although this can be an expensive endeavor, retrofitting your home with solar panels to use the sun’s rays for energy can be a money-saver in the long run. However, it may take up to a dozen years to realize those savings.8. Install double-paned windows. These reduce the heat loss, which can drain 10 to 25 percent of your heating bill.9. Install a geothermal system. It uses the constant, stable temperature of the earth as a base to heat your home. Large coils are buried in the earth and a liquid, usually a mixture of water and anti-freeze, runs through the tubes. That water is then run through your home. A compressor extracts the heat from the water, and then raises the temperature to what your thermostat is set at. The USDE estimates that a geothermal heat system runs between 300-600 percent efficiency on the coldest nights.10. Upgrade your current heating sys-tem. Mechanisms like Heat Manager or a hot water heating system fuel economizer can be installed to help curb fuel consump-tion by up to 10 percent.
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into the rules in your area on trapping before you start. It could be effective to contact a pest removal service. While some people do enjoy the wildlife in their yards, others might find them to be destructive. Eradication may not always be the best option, but for some it may be the only option if a lot of damage is being done to their property. Don’t use poisons though, as protected wildlife, like hawks and eagles, will eat the poisoned animal and end up sick too. Poisons also pose potential danger to family pets.
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By Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Look at your garden and flower beds with the new attitude of fall. This cool season is the perfect time to divide your perennial plants so you can expand the beauty of your garden next spring. Dividing perennials is actually good for your garden, according to bhg.com. It helps keep them healthy. Because perennials grow quickly, they form large clumps, which can die out in the middle leaving a bare hole. Be sure your perennial is large enough to divide into several clumps before you do this, advises experts. Well-spaced and divided plants also have fewer fungal diseases and insect infestations. Divided plants will keep some more aggressive perennials from overwhelming their neighbors.
Divide and conquerFall is the perfect time to separate
Step 1: Dig the clump Insert your shovel deep into the soil around the perimeter to loosen roots and isolate the clump. HINT: Watering the perennial a couple of days before digging it up will make it easier by softening the soil.
Step 2: Remove the clump Force your shovel or garden fork under the root ball and lever the ball up and down to loosen and position it on the shovel. Lift the shovel and root ball, keeping the root system as intact as you can. Shake, wash or brush excess soil around the root ball to make it easier to pull the clump apart.
Step 3: Separate the clump and replant Pry or cut apart individual crowns. Each clump needs to have sets of leaves and roots in order to grow. Replant the divisions promptly so the roots don’t dry out. Plant at the same depth as before and water well. Cover the soil with mulch to help conserve moisture while these new divisions become established.
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The real estate market is open 365 days a year – yes, even on holidays – but there are cyclical trends to the marketplace. Some of those ups and downs are based on mortgage interest rates and housing availability, but some are based on season.
Next to spring, fall is the busiest season for home buying and selling. Autumn offers certain benefits to home buyers, read on to learn the advantages of buying in the fall.
Year-End Tax Breaks Come September and October, people start to think about what year-end tax breaks they might be eligible for. Fortunately for home buyers, owning a home can yield great dividends in tax returns. For example, both mortgage interest and property taxes are deductible from gross income. Furthermore, if you have prepaid some interest before the due date of your first payment, and if you close your loan before the year’s end, that interest can also be deducted.
Getting Ahead of Mother Nature Buying a house before the deep freeze of winter sets in is very appealing to most home buyers. No one wants to worry about icy roads, snowstorms or blackout conditions on moving day, nor is it fun to move in sweltering summer heat.
School Year and Holidays Moving in summer would be least disruptive to your children’s schooling or social calendar, but autumn is next best. Also, by moving in fall, you’ll be settled snugly into your new home before Thanksgiving and the winter holidays.
More Home Choices Fall buyers and sellers tend to be motivated to move, unlike the window-shoppers who sometimes come out in spring. You may experience pressure to buy, due to the quick turnaround of houses on the market, but you’ll also benefit from the broad selection of homes available. In fact, between September and December, you may be able to visit several open houses in a single day, and listings will be updated frequently. Therefore, to make sure you don’t miss out on your dream house, it’s a good idea to regularly check listings and check in with your Realtor.
Fall Home-Buying Tips Given the home-buying competition and the short, pre-holi-day timetable in autumn, you may be tempted to place a bid that is out of your price range, for fear of losing the home. Be-fore you make an offer, know what kind of house you need and what you can Realistically afford and stick to your budget. You may want to explore prequalifying for a loan so that you’ll be ready to act when you find the home you want. And as always, whatever season you buy in, buy at the best time for you and your family, and hold out for the right house - there are always more homes to see and to choose among.Deena Weinberg wrote this article.
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