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29 Kootenay Ave Fruitvale $244,900 825 Hwy22 Rossland $650,000 1480 Webster Rd Fruitvale $409,000 880 10th Avenue Montrose $345,000 1st Trail Real Estate West Kootenay REAL ESTATE F O CUS 593 Baker Street Nelson ROSLING REAL ESTATE SYLVIA STEVENS Cell 250-354-8185 Office 250-352-3581 Toll Free 1-855-354-8185 Unit 203 ~ Amber Bay Beautiful views of the Kootenay Lake to be enjoyed from the 422 sq ft deck (largest on the 2nd floor). $30,000. worth of upgrades including A/C 1 Bedroom, 2Bath & Den (could be 2nd bdrm) Unit 6 ~ 1004 8th Street Private end unit in popular Fairview Court. Heritage design styling built in 1999. Quality construction throughout. 3 Br 3 bath Views of the Kootenay Lake. One covered carport and one open parking space - close to town and parks. Unit 33 ~ 1220 Mill Street Braederwood townhouse has unobstructed view of Kootenay Lake. 2600 sq ft, 3 BR, 3 Bth. Pet friendly and close to hiking, transit and hospital. Seller Motivated and quick closing possible. Unit 3 ~ 1004 Davies Street Great light in this ground level strata unit with 3 BR and 2.5 Bathrooms,tastefully finished, infloor radiant heat plus a 200 square foot sundeck to take in the views of Kootenay Lake in the Fairview area. Parking for 2 vehicles plus bike storage. $ 320,900 $ 338,900 $ 395,000 $ 319,000

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Section P of the May 16, 2013 edition of the West Kootenay Advertiser

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29 Kootenay AveFruitvale$244,900

825 Hwy22 Rossland

$650,000

1480 Webster Rd Fruitvale $409,000

880 10th Avenue Montrose $345,000

1st Trail Real Estate

We st Ko o t e nayREAL ESTATE

FOCUS

593 Baker StreetNelson

ROSLING REAL ESTATE

Sylvia StevenSCell 250-354-8185

Office 250-352-3581Toll Free 1-855-354-8185

Unit 203 ~ Amber BayBeautiful views of the Kootenay Lake to be enjoyed from the 422 sq ft deck (largest on the 2nd floor). $30,000. worth of upgrades including A/C 1 Bedroom, 2Bath & Den (could be 2nd bdrm)

Unit 6 ~ 1004 8th StreetPrivate end unit in popular Fairview Court. Heritage design styling built in 1999. Quality construction throughout. 3 Br 3 bath Views of the Kootenay Lake. One covered carport and one open parking space - close to town and parks.

Unit 33 ~ 1220 Mill StreetBraederwood townhouse has unobstructed view of Kootenay Lake. 2600 sq ft, 3 BR, 3 Bth. Pet friendly and close to hiking, transit and hospital. Seller Motivated and quick closing possible.

Unit 3 ~ 1004 Davies StreetGreat light in this ground level strata unit with 3 BR and 2.5 Bathrooms,tastefully finished, infloor radiant heat plus a 200 square foot sundeck to take in the views of Kootenay Lake in the Fairview area. Parking for 2 vehicles plus bike storage.

$320,900 $338,900 $395,000 $319,000

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1695 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC1695 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC1695 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BCMountainview Realty Ltd.

GO TO www.century21mountainview.comin the search � eld type in the MLS # for 21 high de� nition photos, mapping & complete listing information.

Joni Askew 250-365-4731

Jo-Ann Bursey250-304-8681

Greg Gritchin250-365-9791

Rand Wayling250-365-1984

Richard Askew250-365-4788

Brian Euerby250-365-9340

Dawn McKenzie 250-505-6775

Rick Miller250-365-9422

Derek Sherbinin250-365-9499

Kul Nijjar250-505-4722

Lynnette Graham250-304-7952

Shirley Kosiancic250-265-8040

Kelsey Ozeroff250-608-9981

Kamela Davies250-355-0008

Bob Price250-551-1942

Kirby Wayling250-304-8476

Nikita Malloff250-365-9440

Barbie Wheaton250-509-0654

MLS#2215736 $167,500

A great � nd, have a look and smile!

South Slocan

Of� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay ExposureOf� ces in Castlegar, Nelson, Kaslo & Nakusp for TOTAL West Kootenay Exposure

Bryan Wilson250-365-9377

MLS#2217749 $198,000

Year round family home or Lake Cottage!

Slocan

MLS#2389606 $229,900

One of the most pristine parcels of Slocan Lakefront

Slocan

MLS#2217588 $234,500

Country living begins with a comfortable home

Slocan Valley

MLS#2389299  $339,900 

Central location, private yard, 4Bed, 3Bath

Castlegar

MLS#2214312 $539,900 incl GST

Gorgeous custom home on riverbank!

Twin Rivers Estates

MLS#2218487 $324,900

3 year old custom home 

South Castlegar

MLS#2216163  $679,900 

Private Acreage, 4000+ executive home, barn

Castlegar

MLS#2215263 $549,900

Executive custom built home with amazing sun expose on a 1/2 acre

Ootischenia

MLS#2389713  $649,900 

Indoor Pool, private yard, 7000sq.ft

South Castlegar

MLS#2389811  $469,900 

Luxury South End Home! 5Bed 3Bath

South Castlegar

MLS#2389004 $297,000

5 bedroom, 3 bath home is situated in a private setting

South Castlegar

MLS#2218867 $259,000

First time home buyer? Retirement? Downsizing?

South Castlegar

MLS#2215833 $279,900

Large price drop, great home

North Castlegar

MLS #2218747          $244,900

Quick possession available

Downtown Castlegar

MLS#2219123 $1,295,000

An awe inspiring and truly unique waterfront retreat

New Denver Area

MLS#2389512 $249,900

Solid 3-4 bedroom Family Home

South Castlegar

MLS#2218955 $360,000

Fabulous Family home on Fantastic 14th Avenue!

South Castlegar

MLS#2213975 $749,900

Rammed Earth O� the grid

Nelson

MLS#2216783 $169,900

54 acres of total privacy and wilderness

Salmo Rural

MLS#2216279 $337,000

RIVERVIEW 5.02 Acres with Renovated Heritage home

Robson

MLS#2218315 $399,000

Fantastic family home on almost 2.5 acres of private forested land

Pass Creek

MLS#2389273 $449,000

Waterfront Recreation Property Private Marina

Kaslo

MLS#2218173  $395,000

Waterfront property!  

Winlaw

MLS#2389270 $234,900

Great garden & Suite able downtown area!

North Castlegar

MLS#2217373 $179,900

Carefree Condo - Great Value

North Castlegar

MLS#2215568  $579,000

Luxury!!!

Sunny Taghum 

MLS#2217939  $169,000

Many upgrades, new solarium

Salmo

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3Real Estate Focus Thursday, May 16, 2013

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www.va l ha l l apa th rea l t y. comWAYNE

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NORM ZAYTSOFF

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LEV ZAYTSOFF

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ROBERTGOERTZ

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KRISTINA LITTLE

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STEVEN SKOLKA

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Move-In Ready!

Located in Slocan, this home features

3 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 large living spaces,

new fireplace insert, new roof, new

energy efficient windows, great views,

central location, and lots of space for the

handyman. Incredible value and potential. 

Call Kristina

$197,900Sweet oppoRtunIty

Thriving turn-key gelato and sorbet

manufacturing business in Nelson with a

loyal following and strong brand recognition.

The product is all-natural, made in traditional

Italian style. Assortment of flavours available

throughout the area in grocery stores,

independent retailers, cafes and candy shops.

Call Steven

Little Miss GelatoModeRn GReen ConStRuCtIon

Built in 2009, close to shopping, and Lakeside Park with the glacier views from the over-sized triple-glazed windows on all three levels, this home will appeal to retirees, young professionals and families. 4 bdrms with laundry on the same level, 3 full baths, hardwood and cork flooring, granite counter tops, custom timber staircase

and metal railings.

Call Steven

$434,900 on the ShoReS of SloCan lake

Executive home with 65’ of waterfront on Slocan Lake and fabulous views of the Valhalla peaks! Open and bright with vaulted ceilings and extensive covered decks. Two-storey split home with oak kitchen incl. custom-built island, 3 floor-to-ceiling rock fireplaces in the living rooms. Formal dining and master bedroom open to the deck.

Call Steven

$449,000 a hIdden GeM

An absolutely charming home

tucked away in lower Fairview.

Offers loads of privacy.

Call Robert

$319,900 602 JoSephIne

Well maintained multi-tenanted commercial building located in the downtown core of Nelson, BC. Zoned C-1 and sitting on a 42 x 120 foot corner lot, this building offers over 5,000 square feet of retail space on 2 levels.

Call Robert

$624,900

natuRe at youR dooRStepA four-season paradise with recreation

opportunities all around. Stylish 2-bdrm,

2-bath home on a flat 1.9-acre property

is just 15 minutes from Nelson., Enjoy an

array of outdoor activities no matter what

the season then quench your thirst with a

drink of water from your own artesian well.

Call Robert

$239,0002018 taRRy’S

Just about everything in this contemporary

country home that isn’t new has been

upgraded. The newly completed addition

adds more than just square footage to this

great family home all on a 1-acre parcel

on a secondary road.

Call Robert

$279,900peaCeful SeRene SettInG

Lightly treed 1.24 acre fully serviced lot with spectacular panoramic views of Kootenay Lake. Access to a private waterfront, dock and sandy beach are a privilege of ownership in this Grandview Properties subdivision. Approximately 20 minutes from Nelson and close to year round recreation, this lot is

ready for your dream home.  Call Robert

$110,000GReat hoMe GReat value

Located 15 min from Nelson, this 4-bed, 2-bath home is sure to meet your criteria. Features include hot tub, paved driveway, underground sprinkler system, spacious room sizes, double attached garage and a spacious half acre lot to enjoy. This will not

disappoint, call today.

Call Lev or Norm

$379,900CountRy lIvInG MInuteS

fRoM townThis 4-bed, 3-bath home sits on just over 5 acres and is sure to leave an impression. The home offers hardwood floors, two fire places, workshop and a large concrete deck overlooking the river. Approx 2 acres, cleared and landscaped with lots of room to build a substantial shop. Book your showing today.

Call Lev or Norm

$359,900Blewett hoBBy faRM

9.3 acres of heritage farmland at your doorstep. Tons of sun, two sources of water, great soil and a substantial barn with power and water are just a few perks this property offers. Overlooking all this is a 7 year old home with jaw dropping views and a floor plan to fit any family’s needs. Call today.

Call Lev or Norm

$565,000

uppeR faIRvIew BuIldInG lotPremier building lot in Nelson’s prestigious Fairview Heights subdivision. This neighborhood features upscale homes, rail trail access and is walking distance to schools and parks. Gently sloped, fully serviced, city and mountain views. Large enough to accommodate any style of home. If building is on your mind this should be on

your must see list.

Call Lev or Norm

$137,900SMall footpRInt BIG value

This well maintained home placed in the heart of Krestova offers big value at a small price. The 3 bedroom home has been tastefully updated over the years and is in move in condition. At just under an acre the property is flat and has established gardens. Starting out or downsizing you will not be disappointed.

Call Lev or Norm

$164,900two hoMeS foR the

pRICe of oneLocated in Sunny Kestova, this property has more than meets the eye. The main, 2-bed, 2-bath house is well maintained with a newly renovated kitchen. The second 2-bed, 1-bath home would make a perfect studio space or rental. The 1.24 acres are fenced and backs onto a creek and crown land.

Private yet community oriented.Call Norm or Lev

$220,000

Run to the hIllS

This forested mountainside lot offers

great sun exposure, privacy and

numerous building sites. Located in an

exclusive area at an affordable price

this will not last long.

Call Norm or Lev

$115,000ChaRMInG CoMMeRCIal

Commercial character building, formerly Chillers Pub, this C-1 zoned property will accommodate many uses. This is a beautiful building of approximately 2000 sq. ft. on the main and 1100 sq. ft. upstairs including an excellent 2-bedroom suite. Lots of paved parking and level access. Located at 6 mile on Nelson’s North Shore.

Call Wayne

$274,900SolId InveStMent

Excellent investment opportunity located in downtown Nelson. A prominent building that is 100% full with solid leases in place. 8,915 total sq.ft. with 12 parking spaces in a high traffic area on Front Street. Large 75’ x 110’ lot. The building is in very good condition. A turn-key investment with a

great return!

Call Wayne

developMent pRopeRty Prime commercial development lot in the Nelson downtown core. The lot size is 50’ x 120’ and has a rented building off the lane (1390 sq.ft.) and 5 rented parking stalls. Zoning allows for commercial and residential development. Busy location amongst other commercial buildings and one block from Baker Street.

Call Wayne

$350,000affoRdaBle BalfouR lot

Here is a level 60’ x 120’ lot located in

Balfour. Nicely tucked away and partially

treed with excellent access. Community

water is available. Approval for septic will be

required. This is a perfect place for a home or

cottage within a block of the beach and close

to the Balfour Golf Course.

Call Wayne

$69,900RaRe aCReaGe

Here is an extremely rare acreage that

fronts on the beautiful Taghum Beach

provincial park. 8.3 treed acres with

level access from Granite Road, just 4

miles from Nelson. Excellent development

potential.

Call Wayne

$399,000

pRIvate RIveR vIew lot2.5 acre serviced river view lot only 15 min from Nelson, offering multiple building locations with broad outlooks over the Kootenay River through a forested setting. If you have been looking for that special spot to build, your search is over.

Call Norm or Lev

$244,900JuSt MInuteS fRoM town

Custom designed home on just over an acre is sure to turn a few heads. Meticulously maintained this 4 bedroom home offers generous room sizes and wood detailing throughout. The park like yard is as impressive as the house surrounded by mature forest. Exceptional quality, exceptional value, do not let this one slip away.

Call Norm or Lev

$459,900a MountaIn of oppoRtunItIeS

Hidden in the trees of Bonnington this park like acreage is as rare as it is special, from its development potential to its mountainous beauty. Bright 4-bed 3-bath home is sure to please. In addition there is a wood burning sauna and a 16’3x 24’2 shop well equipped for the craftsman in the family. Opportunity awaits. 

Call Norm or Lev

$479,900

$799,000

4 Thursday, May 16, 2013 Real Estate Focus

David Gentles250.354.8225

Burke Jones250.354.8515

Trevor Jenkinson250.354.8409

Deane Stanley250.354.3455

Shop Local

www.nelsonrealty.ca250-352-2100

433 Josephine St. • Nelson, B.C. • 250.352.2100 • www.nelsonrealty.ca

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4224 Kays Road

Blewett – 2.46 acres

$386,0003 Bdrm rancher with hobby room, country kitchen

& separate workshop. Landscaped & gently terraced private yard. Country living close to town.

David Gentles

1459 Airport Road, Salmo

Great Starter

$199,000Affordable level rancher on a treed .40 acres. Open

floor plan. Spacious back yard.

Deane Stanley

1017 Moraine Road

Hobby Farm Dream

$419,900 1.5 acres in Sunny Glade. Gardens, orchard,

berries, barn, 6’8” fully fenced. Food independence!

Burke Jones

4332 Lower Krestova Road

Level 7.9 Acres

$299,000Private 3 bd 1 bt mobile with addition & deck.

Fenced gardens & pastures. Great for horses or hobby farm. Crescent Valley.

Burke Jones

6145 Highway 3A

Private Setting

$315,000Longbeach, 3 bed/2 bath, full basement,

deck, landscaped, private. Close to Redfish Elementary School

Burke Jones

2124 Falls Street

Great Family Home

$449,0007 Yr old 4 bed + den/3bath family home on 68’ x

150’ lot offer lots of space. Workshop, carport, rock landscaping & patio. Valley views.

David Gentles

2047 Highway 3A

$264,5002.47 Acres @ 4-mile. Character home. Lots

of renos done. Waterfront across the Highway. Excellent investment.

David Gentles

8245 Busk Street, Balfour

Great Investment

$175,000Entrepreneur’s dream. 3 Bedroom mobile on level 57’ x 128’ lot. 2 Large wired & insulated shops.

Across road from lake access.Burke Jones

1566 Granite Road

Log Home & Acreage

$465,000New Log home on 7.85 acres. Partially

finished. Awesome views. + Rental Income.David Gentles

6981 Highway 3A

House & Acreage

$549,0004 Bed, 3 bath home. 5.91 park-like acres. Gardens, pond, fruit trees. 30x60 garage.

Burke Jones

1723 Stanley Street

Home with Suite

$315,000 Older 1&1/2 storey 3 bed/2 bath home with a 1 bdrm in-law suite. Treed 65 x 100 corner lot

with parking & views.Burke Jones

1313 Ward Street

$274,900Uphill. 2 bdrm on 60 x 120 corner lot. Lots

of renos done. Check this out.Burke Jones

Great Starter Home

805 Davies Street

Fairview Starter Home

$274,900Awesome Fairview location close to Parks &

schools. 2 Bdrm. New gas furnace. 60 x 120 Corner lot.Trevor Jenkinson

3475 Fisherman Road

Lake Views @ Taghum

$499,000Private sunny bench. Handcrafted Gambrel 2-3 bdrm

home. Just 10 mins to town. 5.93 ac, garage with a loft above, gardens & it’s all just steps from the water.

Deane Stanley

5670 Longbeach Road

$218,800Potential Galore! Great location. 3 bd/2bt. 0.42 ac,

fruit trees & gardens. Home needs TLC.

Deane Stanley

Great Location!

5709 Hwy 31, Mirror Lake

Retirement Location

$279,9001.9 Acres Creek-side. 5 Mins to Kaslo. Close to Lake Access. Landscaped. Workshop, 2 bd/2bt

mobile w/addition David Gentles

3826 Woodcrest Road

Great Family Home

$349,000Bonnington. 4 bdrm 2 bth, Rec room, deck off

Kitchen. 0.56 Ac. Huge back yard great for kids.

David Gentles

Harlequin Bay Resort

Waterfront

$189,000 to $369,000 plus GSTProcter. Waterfront subdivision offering 4 lots on the lake & one back lot with

panhandle to the water.David Gentles

7315 Highway 3, Salmo

41 Riverfront Acres

$324,900Log home on 41 acres. Idyllic land with Salmo

River running thru. Level, private & Wild. 2 bd/1bt, loft, balcony, covered porch.

David Gentles

6704 Third Street

Back to Basics

$69,900Rustic cabin with wood stove. 112 x 150 lot

in the village of Ymir. Ample garden space. Shed.

Deane Stanley

923 Gilker Street

Close to Golf Course

$424,900Don’t break the bank. Check out this

3 bdrm 2.5 baths, 2 level home. Close to Golf. New back deck.Burke Jones

1543 Nasookin Road

Private North Shore

$595,000Spacious 3 bd. Attached garage. Gardeners paradise. Private setting. Minutes to town.

David Gentles

2733 Fir Drive

$$$ Reduced $$$

$319,900Family home. 5 bdrm 2 bath. Garage. Central to

Castlegar & Nelson. Sundeck & Koi pond. Close to Elementary & High School

Burke Jones

1706 Silverking Road

$219,9003 bdrm Townhouse. Close to College.

Recently refreshed. Garage converted into a heated office w/storage.

Burke Jones

9062 Highway 31, Kaslo

Kootenay Lake Waterfront

$1,200,000Fabulous 662’ of Lake front. 12 acres. Unfinished

Log home & 1 bdrm home with guest suite.

Burke Jones

#27 900 W Gore

Great Starter

$99,500Great starter or retirement option. Move in ready, 2

bdrm 2 bath 14 x 70 mobile. Big deck. Close to Schools & public transit.

Deane Stanley

1100 Gilker Street

Perfect Family Home

$459,900Lovely 4-5 bd/4bt, 2 storey & basement. Spacious rooms. Landscaped yard. Patio.

Close to Golf, Elementary, College & transit.David Gentles

901 Gilker Street

Excellent Family Home

$378,000Solid & well constructed. 5 bd/2bt full basement.

Green & spacious 66 x 137 lot. Close to Golf, Elementary, College & transit.

David Gentles

Unique Property

9043 Highway 6

Just North of Salmo

$185,900Great little home on level 0.41 Acres. 4 bd & 2 bths. Central to Nelson, Trail or Castlegar.

Burke Jones

5106 Pedro Creek Road

$399,900Total of 12 level acres. Spacious 3 bed/2bath

rancher. Attached garage. Just south of Winlaw

Trevor Jenkinson

Riverfront acreage

& House

Home Office Potential

5Real Estate Focus Thursday, May 16, 2013

TOOLBOX, May-June 2012, Page 57

While the cold or damp days of winter keep many of us inside, and the spring rainssoak our enthusiasm for fresh air, summer is an almost constant invitation to live out-doors. There’s only one rule to follow: make the most of every minute!

For some of us, this means spending most of our spare time on our knees among theflower beds and vegetable plots. There’s no better way of getting back to nature thanplunging our hands into the earth.

For others, swimming pools are an obsession. What joy it is to swim lengths or do aqua-fitness, play volleyball or water-polo in the water, or just float on an inflatable mattresswhile soaking up the sun. Just don’t forget the sunscreen!

Then there are the food lovers, who associate summer with patio living and outdoorcooking on the barbecue. Steaks, kebabs, ribs, and other delicious treats become greatexcuses for family gatherings oral fresco dinners with friends.Cocktails are sipped slowly asthe shadows get longer andthen the deck is lit for outdoordining in all the wonderfulpleasures of a warm summerevening. Isn’t life great?

Of course, this is the time forfans of the hammock to get asmuch lazing and swinging timein as they can, accompanied bya book, a glass of lemonade,and a smile on their face. Andthere’s nothing like a little sies-ta between chapters. Why not?It’s summer after all!

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ONE OF A KIND! $255,000 Exceptional value for � rst time home owner or investor alert! Very private in upper Fairview, spectacular lake views, wood burning � replace, built in eating nook, main � oor laundry, newer furnace. Private backyard with sundeck overlooking Anderson creek. Move in condition!

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COUNTRY LIVING $403,777 Ample room to build horse stables, gardens or anything you can imagine on 37.41 acres. Bright, open concept, 2 can easily be 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with heated � oors, hardwood, wood burning stove, heat pump, A/C, central vac and the list goes on. Don’t miss out this property is a rare gem

GREAT STARTER! $289,777 Great starter home on private 1.3 acres of useable land centrally located between Nelson & Castlegar! Nestled in the trees sits a lovely 2 bed, 2 bath, 2003 mobile with peek a boo view of Kootenay River & Gold Island.

WATERFRONT FOR THE FAMILY! $592,777 This property has 2 separate suites each with 2 bedrooms, 4 pc bath with jetted tub, amazing views, 121 feet of waterfront, garden area, parking for 4 cars. This is the perfect opportunity to own a waterfront property with friends or family, to help with cost but keep your privacy.

PERFECT PACKAGE IN WINLAW! $214,777 Private 1.04 acres of � at useable land sits an immaculate 2001 mobile with 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 24x36 garage/shop on slab, garden shed and gazebo. Close to all amenities and a stones through away from Winlaw Elementary.

CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW! $799,777 Open � oor plan, maple cabinets, stunning granite counter tops, SS appliances, Spectacular lake views, gas � replace, walk out basement, under slab heated � oors, triple car garage Shared 3 acre land reserve with Shannon’s creek running through it.

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593 Baker Street, Nelson • W.250.352.3581 F.250.352.5102ROSLING

REAL ESTATE

5220 CURTIS RDIncreadably Charming home on 9+ acres. Outbuildings, view, access to

the water and much more.

$394,900

LOT 8 VINDUSKY RD2.03 acre building lot just 10

minutes from Nelson in Blewett.

MLS #2206957

$149,900

105 38 HIGH ST2 Bdrm condo with den and

ensuite. Conveniently located close to downtown.

MLS #2214050

$299,900

9142 HIGHWAY 31 HY21 agricultural acres, 300 ft of

waterfront, 3 income producing duplexes, 3000 square ft main home

MLS #2216085

$784,900

9350 HIGHWAY 31 HY4.8 acres agricultural land in Shutty

Bench with 40 GPM well.

MLS #2216543

$199,900

4668 CRESCENT RDExceptional waterfront property. Adtl. Septic, power, water and

geothermal in place for a larger home to be built.

MLS #2218292

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Ted & Carol Ryan250-352-3858 • 1-800-559-2322

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3813 Woodcrest Rd$339,900

Affordable Bonnington Home

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324 W Richards St$389,900

Enjoy privacyinside and out

MLS# K184201

7721 Upper Balfour RD$650,000

Multi-use 4000+sq.ft. building on 2.33 acres

MLS# K194358

#8 Blaylock Estate$189,900

Upper Unit1 bdrm/1 bath

MLS# K195275

#23 Braderwoods Estates$409,000

#23-1220 Mill St3BDRM/3BATH townhouse

MLS# K196021

3240 Silver King Rd$635,000

Custom log home in natural setting

MLS# K194114

1016 Gore St$455,000

Home with legal suite by “rails to trails” pathway

MLS# K194137

4859 Baines Rd$529,000

Home on acreage where eagles soar

MLS# K193031

902 Tenth St$399,900

Spacious split- level floorplan

MLS# K193832

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Established 1.28 ac. with mobile home

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Spa-like lake view home

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Lake front cottage to escape to

MLS# K192604

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Lake front home, distinctive in every way

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Lake front w. expansive dock & view

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805 Sproat Dr. $309,900

Full serviced lake front lot “in city”

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Prime Lake Front acre + furnished log & guest homes

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$299,000

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$469,000

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TOOLBOX, July-August 2012, Page 19

Did you know that most potential buyersform an opinion of the home they are visit-ing in the first 90 seconds? That 90 percentof people are incapable of imagining livingin a home that has not been prepped?

There are some very specific techniquesyou can apply to neutralize your propertyso that it will please the majority of buyers,influence the sale price, and reduce thelength of time your home is on the market.

The first step in the “staging” of yourhome is to create new arrangements withyour furniture. This will highlight the pos-itive aspects of your living space, such asopen areas, ease of circulation, size, light,and the main purpose of each room. It isimportant to create as much room as pos-

sible so that visitors have an impressionof space and dimension.

To do this, keep only the furniture neces-sary for daily life, such as the kitchen ordining room table, the sofa, chairs, andother decorative elements that are bothsimple and neutral. Walls, shelving units,and kitchen counters should be populatedvery sparingly. Art works, family photo-graphs, and ornaments are all elementsthat could put potential buyers off.Personal items tend to distract visitors andprevent them from being able to imagineliving in your home.

The idea is to depersonalize your rooms,to make them neutral by opting for awhite wall instead of your beloved flow-

ery wallpaper, for example, which noteveryone will like. Choose a restrained,elegant decor that will attract a youngcouple as much as a family.

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FURNITURE RENTAL SERVICE

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HOME DECORATING STORE

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THIS LAYOUT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLACK & WHITE. TOOLBOX, July-August 2012, Page 19

Did you know that most potential buyersform an opinion of the home they are visit-ing in the first 90 seconds? That 90 percentof people are incapable of imagining livingin a home that has not been prepped?

There are some very specific techniquesyou can apply to neutralize your propertyso that it will please the majority of buyers,influence the sale price, and reduce thelength of time your home is on the market.

The first step in the “staging” of yourhome is to create new arrangements withyour furniture. This will highlight the pos-itive aspects of your living space, such asopen areas, ease of circulation, size, light,and the main purpose of each room. It isimportant to create as much room as pos-

sible so that visitors have an impressionof space and dimension.

To do this, keep only the furniture neces-sary for daily life, such as the kitchen ordining room table, the sofa, chairs, andother decorative elements that are bothsimple and neutral. Walls, shelving units,and kitchen counters should be populatedvery sparingly. Art works, family photo-graphs, and ornaments are all elementsthat could put potential buyers off.Personal items tend to distract visitors andprevent them from being able to imagineliving in your home.

The idea is to depersonalize your rooms,to make them neutral by opting for awhite wall instead of your beloved flow-

ery wallpaper, for example, which noteveryone will like. Choose a restrained,elegant decor that will attract a youngcouple as much as a family.

Staging your home for a rapid sale

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INTERIOR DESIGNER• • •

CARPET CLEANING SERVICE

FURNITURE RENTAL SERVICE

PAINT/WALLPAPER STORE• • •

HOME DECORATING STORE

HOME-STAGINGPROFESSIONAL

THIS LAYOUT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLACK & WHITE.

7Real Estate Focus Thursday, May 16, 2013

TOOLBOX, July-August 2012, Page 19

Did you know that most potential buyersform an opinion of the home they are visit-ing in the first 90 seconds? That 90 percentof people are incapable of imagining livingin a home that has not been prepped?

There are some very specific techniquesyou can apply to neutralize your propertyso that it will please the majority of buyers,influence the sale price, and reduce thelength of time your home is on the market.

The first step in the “staging” of yourhome is to create new arrangements withyour furniture. This will highlight the pos-itive aspects of your living space, such asopen areas, ease of circulation, size, light,and the main purpose of each room. It isimportant to create as much room as pos-

sible so that visitors have an impressionof space and dimension.

To do this, keep only the furniture neces-sary for daily life, such as the kitchen ordining room table, the sofa, chairs, andother decorative elements that are bothsimple and neutral. Walls, shelving units,and kitchen counters should be populatedvery sparingly. Art works, family photo-graphs, and ornaments are all elementsthat could put potential buyers off.Personal items tend to distract visitors andprevent them from being able to imagineliving in your home.

The idea is to depersonalize your rooms,to make them neutral by opting for awhite wall instead of your beloved flow-

ery wallpaper, for example, which noteveryone will like. Choose a restrained,elegant decor that will attract a youngcouple as much as a family.

Staging your home for a rapid sale

PHOTOS:JUPITERIMAGES/COMSTOCK/THINKSTOCK

A restrained décor will please the majorityof potential buyers.

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LAWN MAINTENANCESERVICE

STORAGE SERVICE

WINDOWTREATMENT STORE

• • •WINDOW

CLEANING SERVICE

INTERIOR DESIGNER• • •

CARPET CLEANING SERVICE

FURNITURE RENTAL SERVICE

PAINT/WALLPAPER STORE• • •

HOME DECORATING STORE

HOME-STAGINGPROFESSIONAL

THIS LAYOUT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLACK & WHITE.

TOOLBOX, July-August 2012, Page 19

Did you know that most potential buyersform an opinion of the home they are visit-ing in the first 90 seconds? That 90 percentof people are incapable of imagining livingin a home that has not been prepped?

There are some very specific techniquesyou can apply to neutralize your propertyso that it will please the majority of buyers,influence the sale price, and reduce thelength of time your home is on the market.

The first step in the “staging” of yourhome is to create new arrangements withyour furniture. This will highlight the pos-itive aspects of your living space, such asopen areas, ease of circulation, size, light,and the main purpose of each room. It isimportant to create as much room as pos-

sible so that visitors have an impressionof space and dimension.

To do this, keep only the furniture neces-sary for daily life, such as the kitchen ordining room table, the sofa, chairs, andother decorative elements that are bothsimple and neutral. Walls, shelving units,and kitchen counters should be populatedvery sparingly. Art works, family photo-graphs, and ornaments are all elementsthat could put potential buyers off.Personal items tend to distract visitors andprevent them from being able to imagineliving in your home.

The idea is to depersonalize your rooms,to make them neutral by opting for awhite wall instead of your beloved flow-

ery wallpaper, for example, which noteveryone will like. Choose a restrained,elegant decor that will attract a youngcouple as much as a family.

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INTERIOR DESIGNER• • •

CARPET CLEANING SERVICE

FURNITURE RENTAL SERVICE

PAINT/WALLPAPER STORE• • •

HOME DECORATING STORE

HOME-STAGINGPROFESSIONAL

THIS LAYOUT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLACK & WHITE.

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Every well-informed gardener cantell you that the success of a beau-tiful garden depends to a largeextent on the planting stage.There’s nothing simpler thanplanting but, by following thesefew suggestions, your chances ofsuccess are much greater.

• Ideally, choose a cloudy or evena rainy day as young plants don’tlike the sun’s hot rays.• Wait until the soil has had time

to warm up and �nish before the cool of theevening.• Be sure to give enough room to your plants. Forexample, some trees and conifers that �t in to thetrunk of your car when you buy them, develop

into giants when mature.• Still on the subject of trees, it’s worthwhile to have them deliveredas it’s not recommended to transport them on the roof of your car.The new shoots of the trees risk drying out with speed.• If you buy several di�erent varieties of perennials, don’t forget toidentify each plant with the help of a tag as it isn’t always easy torecognize them as the summer goes by.• Plants with bare roots should be planted during their dormant peri-od, either at the beginning of the planting season or in the autumn,whereas those that are sold in containers can be put in the ground atanytime throughout the gardening season.

Some planting tips

Young children always love doing their

share when it comestime for planting.

Source of life and freshness, the pres-ence of water in any landscape cre-ates beautiful movement, a place fordreaming. Whether it’s of modest orgrandiose dimensions, the water gar-den quickly becomes one of the cen-tral features of the garden allowingthe creation of many varied settings.

A pond can �t into just about any type of land-scape. We just need to take the necessary time toplan the work well. If the garden is well conceivedfrom the beginning, its upkeep will be easy. New

gardeners sometimes have the tendency to plan a �rst pond that istoo small. You must realize that the smaller the dimensions, the moreof a challenge the environmental balance will be. For example, asmall pond whose area is less than 5 square metres needs a lot moremaintenance and care than a bigger pond. Water quality is also mucheasier to regulate in a larger pond.

Don’t hesitate to ask advice from neighbours who already have awater garden, or from your local garden centre, regarding yourchoice of plants. The selection of plants has to be made in functionwith the size of the pond.

Depth is also important, especially in our country where the rigoursof winter are very real. The depth should be at least 90 cm in themiddle, especially if you have �sh. If the water isn’t deep enoughthere is a good chance they will die.

Put in some water!

Vegetation surroundinga water garden looks

more alive.

Nothing is more pleasing to a gar-dener than to detect a scent �oatingin their little corner of paradise.Because of the huge choice that isavailable these days, you can nowcreate a scented garden withoutupsetting the structure of the existinggarden. One important thing: makethe wind and the soil your allies.

For example, scents do not stay in agarden where the wind is pervasive. It’s important,therefore, to create a screen against the prevailingwind. As well, you need to build a small wall tothe west or south of your garden where you can

cultivate plants that release their scent in the heat.

Don’t hesitate to cultivate fragrant plants in pots as well. By placingdelicately scented plants at head height, the visitor will easily detectall their subtle aromas.

Last point: take into consideration that some plants release their per-fume at nightfall. Don’t deprive yourself of this type of �ower whenplanning your scented garden. Petunias, stocks, jasmine and honey-suckle are good choices.

Last piece of advice: don’t forget to cultivate scented plants alongthe pathways or underneath a window. The lilac is a good example.A real pleasure for all the senses!

A garden of athousand scents

Heliotrope; an annualwith a very subtle

vanilla perfume.

It’s not rare to hear gardeningenthusiasts, when stopping infront of a beautiful rose bush,exclaim: “It’s very beautiful, butit’s too much work!” Indeed, forthese people, the rose bush is afragile plant with all its diseasessuch as black spot and powderymildew. It’s not that long ago

that this problem was a reality but the situationhas changed a lot over the past few years.

First of all the hybridizers, that is to say the spe-cialists who work to create new varieties, have

done a remarkable job in developing roses which are much moredisease-resistant. Certainly, it’s not perfect yet, but the progress real-ized over the past few years makes it an error to deprive ourselvesof roses. It’s not surprising now to hear informed gardeners repeat-ing that a garden without roses isn’t a garden at all.

You should also know that preventive treatments are possible whileat the same time respecting our mistreated environment. To preventthe appearance of black spot on the leaves of the rose bush or pow-dery mildew the length of its stem, all you have to do is put 15 mlof bicarbonate of soda and the same amount of insecticidal soap in4 litres of water. Generously spray the foliage of your rose busheswith this mixture and you won’t have any problems. This treatmentshould be repeated approximately every two weeks, from May toSeptember.

R oses, theorganic way

Organic methods do exist to prevent

your rose bushes from becoming diseased.

Grasses are becoming more and more popu-lar with gardening enthusiasts. It’s the idealplant to bring movement to a �owerbed andit’s especially good at giving a garden thenatural air which more and more of us wantto achieve. Certain varieties of grasses canalso be used as a screen to hide a less attrac-tive part of the garden and could even replacea hedge which needs to be revived.

For a long time now, grasses have been giventhe cold shoulder in Canadian gardens. It wasonly in the 1970s that we began to feel a cer-tain interest in them when landscapers com-ing from Europe started integrating these

plants into their designs.

For those who have little time to give to gardening,grasses are good choices as, once they are well estab-lished, they manage pretty well on their own and don’tneed much care. It’s also a plant that can adapt to dif-ferent kinds of soil. Canadian garden centres now o�er

more than 200 varieties that will answer all your wants and needs.

Finally, you should know that grasses need very little fertilizer. Atthe time of planting, bone meal helps stimulate the root system,which aids in the rapid establishment of the plants. After that, wecan forget about fertilizer. Every fall, just be happy to spread a bitof compost at the feet of the plants.

Grasses; such magical plants

The Gold Bar,an exceptionally decorative grass

with brilliant yellow, striped

foliage.

The biggest challenge whencreating a rockery is to give it anatural look. If you don’t havethe �nancial resources to givethis job to a professional, atleast take the time to ask forsome advice from a recognizedlandscape gardener. Too often,

unfortunately, many rockeries look more like apile of rocks or a heap of �owering stones.

A successful rockery must above all give theimpression of being an integral part of the entire

garden. It is, therefore, important to choose the site well. And here-in lays the importance of consulting a professional, which is alwaysa good investment.

The rockery should always �nish backed up to a �xed point such asa building, a wall or a hedge. Wherever possible, choose stones thatare found in the surrounding environment. Avoid collecting severaldi�erent types of stones and combining them in your rockery whichwould be rather hard on the eye.

As for the plants, avoid gaudy colours and opt for quieter tones.Dwarf conifers also help to create a natural-looking rockery. Lastly,mat-forming perennials and annuals will cascade beautifully overthe stones. This again will give your project a natural look whichmust always be the primary objective.

Tricks for a beautiful rockery

A natural looking rockery always adds

a beautiful touch to your garden.

For gardeners, the presence of�ower boxes hanging from thewindows is a source of pleasurethat is constantly renewedthroughout the summer months.You can play with colour har-monies or contrasting plantsand even dare to introduce somevegetables. And why not? After

all, �ower boxes o�er you a marvellous opportunityto add a touch of originality to the garden. What’smore, if you’re not happy with the results, you caneasily change the chosen arrangements without itcosting a fortune.

For this type of gardening to succeed and to ensure that the plantsstay healthy, you always have to think about watering, feeding, treat-ing and pruning. These are the keys to success. For example, it isimportant to deadhead faded �owers regularly to achieve prolongedand abundant �owering.

Do you realize that during heat waves, your plants may need to bewatered as often as twice a day? As well, if you have to go away fora few days, rely on a friend or neighbour to do the watering for you.Remember also, that plants in containers need to be fed on a regu-lar basis. Fertilize them with a plant food once a week. Or, at thebeginning of the summer, add a slow dissolving fertilizer that hasthe advantage of feeding the plants over several weeks.

Conserve thebeauty of your�ower boxes

Contrasting foliages can give some good

results. Here’s a beautiful example.

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Every well-informed gardener cantell you that the success of a beau-tiful garden depends to a largeextent on the planting stage.There’s nothing simpler thanplanting but, by following thesefew suggestions, your chances ofsuccess are much greater.

• Ideally, choose a cloudy or evena rainy day as young plants don’tlike the sun’s hot rays.• Wait until the soil has had time

to warm up and �nish before the cool of theevening.• Be sure to give enough room to your plants. Forexample, some trees and conifers that �t in to thetrunk of your car when you buy them, develop

into giants when mature.• Still on the subject of trees, it’s worthwhile to have them deliveredas it’s not recommended to transport them on the roof of your car.The new shoots of the trees risk drying out with speed.• If you buy several di�erent varieties of perennials, don’t forget toidentify each plant with the help of a tag as it isn’t always easy torecognize them as the summer goes by.• Plants with bare roots should be planted during their dormant peri-od, either at the beginning of the planting season or in the autumn,whereas those that are sold in containers can be put in the ground atanytime throughout the gardening season.

Some planting tips

Young children always love doing their

share when it comestime for planting.

Source of life and freshness, the pres-ence of water in any landscape cre-ates beautiful movement, a place fordreaming. Whether it’s of modest orgrandiose dimensions, the water gar-den quickly becomes one of the cen-tral features of the garden allowingthe creation of many varied settings.

A pond can �t into just about any type of land-scape. We just need to take the necessary time toplan the work well. If the garden is well conceivedfrom the beginning, its upkeep will be easy. New

gardeners sometimes have the tendency to plan a �rst pond that istoo small. You must realize that the smaller the dimensions, the moreof a challenge the environmental balance will be. For example, asmall pond whose area is less than 5 square metres needs a lot moremaintenance and care than a bigger pond. Water quality is also mucheasier to regulate in a larger pond.

Don’t hesitate to ask advice from neighbours who already have awater garden, or from your local garden centre, regarding yourchoice of plants. The selection of plants has to be made in functionwith the size of the pond.

Depth is also important, especially in our country where the rigoursof winter are very real. The depth should be at least 90 cm in themiddle, especially if you have �sh. If the water isn’t deep enoughthere is a good chance they will die.

Put in some water!

Vegetation surroundinga water garden looks

more alive.

Nothing is more pleasing to a gar-dener than to detect a scent �oatingin their little corner of paradise.Because of the huge choice that isavailable these days, you can nowcreate a scented garden withoutupsetting the structure of the existinggarden. One important thing: makethe wind and the soil your allies.

For example, scents do not stay in agarden where the wind is pervasive. It’s important,therefore, to create a screen against the prevailingwind. As well, you need to build a small wall tothe west or south of your garden where you can

cultivate plants that release their scent in the heat.

Don’t hesitate to cultivate fragrant plants in pots as well. By placingdelicately scented plants at head height, the visitor will easily detectall their subtle aromas.

Last point: take into consideration that some plants release their per-fume at nightfall. Don’t deprive yourself of this type of �ower whenplanning your scented garden. Petunias, stocks, jasmine and honey-suckle are good choices.

Last piece of advice: don’t forget to cultivate scented plants alongthe pathways or underneath a window. The lilac is a good example.A real pleasure for all the senses!

A garden of athousand scents

Heliotrope; an annualwith a very subtle

vanilla perfume.

It’s not rare to hear gardeningenthusiasts, when stopping infront of a beautiful rose bush,exclaim: “It’s very beautiful, butit’s too much work!” Indeed, forthese people, the rose bush is afragile plant with all its diseasessuch as black spot and powderymildew. It’s not that long ago

that this problem was a reality but the situationhas changed a lot over the past few years.

First of all the hybridizers, that is to say the spe-cialists who work to create new varieties, have

done a remarkable job in developing roses which are much moredisease-resistant. Certainly, it’s not perfect yet, but the progress real-ized over the past few years makes it an error to deprive ourselvesof roses. It’s not surprising now to hear informed gardeners repeat-ing that a garden without roses isn’t a garden at all.

You should also know that preventive treatments are possible whileat the same time respecting our mistreated environment. To preventthe appearance of black spot on the leaves of the rose bush or pow-dery mildew the length of its stem, all you have to do is put 15 mlof bicarbonate of soda and the same amount of insecticidal soap in4 litres of water. Generously spray the foliage of your rose busheswith this mixture and you won’t have any problems. This treatmentshould be repeated approximately every two weeks, from May toSeptember.

R oses, theorganic way

Organic methods do exist to prevent

your rose bushes from becoming diseased.

Grasses are becoming more and more popu-lar with gardening enthusiasts. It’s the idealplant to bring movement to a �owerbed andit’s especially good at giving a garden thenatural air which more and more of us wantto achieve. Certain varieties of grasses canalso be used as a screen to hide a less attrac-tive part of the garden and could even replacea hedge which needs to be revived.

For a long time now, grasses have been giventhe cold shoulder in Canadian gardens. It wasonly in the 1970s that we began to feel a cer-tain interest in them when landscapers com-ing from Europe started integrating these

plants into their designs.

For those who have little time to give to gardening,grasses are good choices as, once they are well estab-lished, they manage pretty well on their own and don’tneed much care. It’s also a plant that can adapt to dif-ferent kinds of soil. Canadian garden centres now o�er

more than 200 varieties that will answer all your wants and needs.

Finally, you should know that grasses need very little fertilizer. Atthe time of planting, bone meal helps stimulate the root system,which aids in the rapid establishment of the plants. After that, wecan forget about fertilizer. Every fall, just be happy to spread a bitof compost at the feet of the plants.

Grasses; such magical plants

The Gold Bar,an exceptionally decorative grass

with brilliant yellow, striped

foliage.

The biggest challenge whencreating a rockery is to give it anatural look. If you don’t havethe �nancial resources to givethis job to a professional, atleast take the time to ask forsome advice from a recognizedlandscape gardener. Too often,

unfortunately, many rockeries look more like apile of rocks or a heap of �owering stones.

A successful rockery must above all give theimpression of being an integral part of the entire

garden. It is, therefore, important to choose the site well. And here-in lays the importance of consulting a professional, which is alwaysa good investment.

The rockery should always �nish backed up to a �xed point such asa building, a wall or a hedge. Wherever possible, choose stones thatare found in the surrounding environment. Avoid collecting severaldi�erent types of stones and combining them in your rockery whichwould be rather hard on the eye.

As for the plants, avoid gaudy colours and opt for quieter tones.Dwarf conifers also help to create a natural-looking rockery. Lastly,mat-forming perennials and annuals will cascade beautifully overthe stones. This again will give your project a natural look whichmust always be the primary objective.

Tricks for a beautiful rockery

A natural looking rockery always adds

a beautiful touch to your garden.

For gardeners, the presence of�ower boxes hanging from thewindows is a source of pleasurethat is constantly renewedthroughout the summer months.You can play with colour har-monies or contrasting plantsand even dare to introduce somevegetables. And why not? After

all, �ower boxes o�er you a marvellous opportunityto add a touch of originality to the garden. What’smore, if you’re not happy with the results, you caneasily change the chosen arrangements without itcosting a fortune.

For this type of gardening to succeed and to ensure that the plantsstay healthy, you always have to think about watering, feeding, treat-ing and pruning. These are the keys to success. For example, it isimportant to deadhead faded �owers regularly to achieve prolongedand abundant �owering.

Do you realize that during heat waves, your plants may need to bewatered as often as twice a day? As well, if you have to go away fora few days, rely on a friend or neighbour to do the watering for you.Remember also, that plants in containers need to be fed on a regu-lar basis. Fertilize them with a plant food once a week. Or, at thebeginning of the summer, add a slow dissolving fertilizer that hasthe advantage of feeding the plants over several weeks.

Conserve thebeauty of your�ower boxes

Contrasting foliages can give some good

results. Here’s a beautiful example.

Publishers,SalesManagers!

As seen on page 59,you could easily sell eight pages with the articles wehave put together for you.

Publishers,SalesManagers!

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OUR LISTS OF CLIENTS TO VISIT ARE COMPILED BY OBSERVING TO WHOM CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS SELL ADVERTISING FOR EACH OF THE VARIOUS THEMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TOOLBOX, May-June 2008, Page 59

A lot of people still imagine that it’s impossible to planfor a garden if the available space is too restrained. Yet,with a bit of imagination, it is always possible to createan agreeable and welcoming setting where we can finda wealth of vegetation.

However, it must be remembered that it isn’t alwayssimple to develop a small area. On the contrary! Forexample, a huge flowerbed too big for the area, a badlydesigned path or invasive plants can, in the short term,discourage the best of intentions.

Details shouldn’t be neglected as you have to feel com-pletely at ease in this type of garden, which may onlymeasure 50 square metres. Start by planting trees andshrubs which will become the basis of the garden. Besure to choose slow growing, compact plants. To givethe impression of size, it is better to progressivelyreduce the width of the lawn right to the end of yourlot.

Learn how to create volume. To make the most of thearea available, you can build pergolas or procure some

arches on which climbing plants can grow.

Finally, remember that in a small garden everything will be noticedmore quickly than in a larger expanse. It’s important, therefore, thateach plant, ornament or structure integrates well with the whole.

A small corner; a delightful garden

In a small area,it’s better to thinkquality rather thanquantity.

Publishers, Sales ManagersWith the amount of articleswe have included on pages60-61, your sales team will

easily be able to sell 8 pagesof Landscaping Tips.

GARDEN CENTRE• • •

HARDWARE STORE

GARDEN AND PATIO FURNITURE STORE

GARDEN SHED VENDOR• • •

FENCE CONTRACTOR

DEPARTMENT STORE• • •

LAWN MOWER RETAILER

PRUNING SPECIALIST

POOL RETAILER• • •

CLEANING SERVICE

STONES & EDGES RETAILER

THE VAST MAJORITY OF

THEMES IN THIS ISSUE ARE

ADAPTABLE TO SMALL MARKETS!

OUR LISTS OF CLIENTS TO VISIT ARE COMPILED BY OBSERVING TO WHOM CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS SELL ADVERTISING FOR EACH OF THE VARIOUS THEMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TOOLBOX, May-June 2008, Page 59

A lot of people still imagine that it’s impossible to planfor a garden if the available space is too restrained. Yet,with a bit of imagination, it is always possible to createan agreeable and welcoming setting where we can finda wealth of vegetation.

However, it must be remembered that it isn’t alwayssimple to develop a small area. On the contrary! Forexample, a huge flowerbed too big for the area, a badlydesigned path or invasive plants can, in the short term,discourage the best of intentions.

Details shouldn’t be neglected as you have to feel com-pletely at ease in this type of garden, which may onlymeasure 50 square metres. Start by planting trees andshrubs which will become the basis of the garden. Besure to choose slow growing, compact plants. To givethe impression of size, it is better to progressivelyreduce the width of the lawn right to the end of yourlot.

Learn how to create volume. To make the most of thearea available, you can build pergolas or procure some

arches on which climbing plants can grow.

Finally, remember that in a small garden everything will be noticedmore quickly than in a larger expanse. It’s important, therefore, thateach plant, ornament or structure integrates well with the whole.

A small corner; a delightful garden

In a small area,it’s better to thinkquality rather thanquantity.

Publishers, Sales ManagersWith the amount of articleswe have included on pages60-61, your sales team will

easily be able to sell 8 pagesof Landscaping Tips.

GARDEN CENTRE• • •

HARDWARE STORE

GARDEN AND PATIO FURNITURE STORE

GARDEN SHED VENDOR• • •

FENCE CONTRACTOR

DEPARTMENT STORE• • •

LAWN MOWER RETAILER

PRUNING SPECIALIST

POOL RETAILER• • •

CLEANING SERVICE

STONES & EDGES RETAILER

THE VAST MAJORITY OF

THEMES IN THIS ISSUE ARE

ADAPTABLE TO SMALL MARKETS!

Page 60, May-June 2008, T OOLBOX T OOLBOX , May-June 2008, Page 61

Every well-informed gardener cantell you that the success of a beau-tiful garden depends to a largeextent on the planting stage.There’s nothing simpler thanplanting but, by following thesefew suggestions, your chances ofsuccess are much greater.

• Ideally, choose a cloudy or evena rainy day as young plants don’tlike the sun’s hot rays.• Wait until the soil has had time

to warm up and �nish before the cool of theevening.• Be sure to give enough room to your plants. Forexample, some trees and conifers that �t in to thetrunk of your car when you buy them, develop

into giants when mature.• Still on the subject of trees, it’s worthwhile to have them deliveredas it’s not recommended to transport them on the roof of your car.The new shoots of the trees risk drying out with speed.• If you buy several di�erent varieties of perennials, don’t forget toidentify each plant with the help of a tag as it isn’t always easy torecognize them as the summer goes by.• Plants with bare roots should be planted during their dormant peri-od, either at the beginning of the planting season or in the autumn,whereas those that are sold in containers can be put in the ground atanytime throughout the gardening season.

Some planting tips

Young children always love doing their

share when it comestime for planting.

Source of life and freshness, the pres-ence of water in any landscape cre-ates beautiful movement, a place fordreaming. Whether it’s of modest orgrandiose dimensions, the water gar-den quickly becomes one of the cen-tral features of the garden allowingthe creation of many varied settings.

A pond can �t into just about any type of land-scape. We just need to take the necessary time toplan the work well. If the garden is well conceivedfrom the beginning, its upkeep will be easy. New

gardeners sometimes have the tendency to plan a �rst pond that istoo small. You must realize that the smaller the dimensions, the moreof a challenge the environmental balance will be. For example, asmall pond whose area is less than 5 square metres needs a lot moremaintenance and care than a bigger pond. Water quality is also mucheasier to regulate in a larger pond.

Don’t hesitate to ask advice from neighbours who already have awater garden, or from your local garden centre, regarding yourchoice of plants. The selection of plants has to be made in functionwith the size of the pond.

Depth is also important, especially in our country where the rigoursof winter are very real. The depth should be at least 90 cm in themiddle, especially if you have �sh. If the water isn’t deep enoughthere is a good chance they will die.

Put in some water!

Vegetation surroundinga water garden looks

more alive.

Nothing is more pleasing to a gar-dener than to detect a scent �oatingin their little corner of paradise.Because of the huge choice that isavailable these days, you can nowcreate a scented garden withoutupsetting the structure of the existinggarden. One important thing: makethe wind and the soil your allies.

For example, scents do not stay in agarden where the wind is pervasive. It’s important,therefore, to create a screen against the prevailingwind. As well, you need to build a small wall tothe west or south of your garden where you can

cultivate plants that release their scent in the heat.

Don’t hesitate to cultivate fragrant plants in pots as well. By placingdelicately scented plants at head height, the visitor will easily detectall their subtle aromas.

Last point: take into consideration that some plants release their per-fume at nightfall. Don’t deprive yourself of this type of �ower whenplanning your scented garden. Petunias, stocks, jasmine and honey-suckle are good choices.

Last piece of advice: don’t forget to cultivate scented plants alongthe pathways or underneath a window. The lilac is a good example.A real pleasure for all the senses!

A garden of athousand scents

Heliotrope; an annualwith a very subtle

vanilla perfume.

It’s not rare to hear gardeningenthusiasts, when stopping infront of a beautiful rose bush,exclaim: “It’s very beautiful, butit’s too much work!” Indeed, forthese people, the rose bush is afragile plant with all its diseasessuch as black spot and powderymildew. It’s not that long ago

that this problem was a reality but the situationhas changed a lot over the past few years.

First of all the hybridizers, that is to say the spe-cialists who work to create new varieties, have

done a remarkable job in developing roses which are much moredisease-resistant. Certainly, it’s not perfect yet, but the progress real-ized over the past few years makes it an error to deprive ourselvesof roses. It’s not surprising now to hear informed gardeners repeat-ing that a garden without roses isn’t a garden at all.

You should also know that preventive treatments are possible whileat the same time respecting our mistreated environment. To preventthe appearance of black spot on the leaves of the rose bush or pow-dery mildew the length of its stem, all you have to do is put 15 mlof bicarbonate of soda and the same amount of insecticidal soap in4 litres of water. Generously spray the foliage of your rose busheswith this mixture and you won’t have any problems. This treatmentshould be repeated approximately every two weeks, from May toSeptember.

R oses, theorganic way

Organic methods do exist to prevent

your rose bushes from becoming diseased.

Grasses are becoming more and more popu-lar with gardening enthusiasts. It’s the idealplant to bring movement to a �owerbed andit’s especially good at giving a garden thenatural air which more and more of us wantto achieve. Certain varieties of grasses canalso be used as a screen to hide a less attrac-tive part of the garden and could even replacea hedge which needs to be revived.

For a long time now, grasses have been giventhe cold shoulder in Canadian gardens. It wasonly in the 1970s that we began to feel a cer-tain interest in them when landscapers com-ing from Europe started integrating these

plants into their designs.

For those who have little time to give to gardening,grasses are good choices as, once they are well estab-lished, they manage pretty well on their own and don’tneed much care. It’s also a plant that can adapt to dif-ferent kinds of soil. Canadian garden centres now o�er

more than 200 varieties that will answer all your wants and needs.

Finally, you should know that grasses need very little fertilizer. Atthe time of planting, bone meal helps stimulate the root system,which aids in the rapid establishment of the plants. After that, wecan forget about fertilizer. Every fall, just be happy to spread a bitof compost at the feet of the plants.

Grasses; such magical plants

The Gold Bar,an exceptionally decorative grass

with brilliant yellow, striped

foliage.

The biggest challenge whencreating a rockery is to give it anatural look. If you don’t havethe �nancial resources to givethis job to a professional, atleast take the time to ask forsome advice from a recognizedlandscape gardener. Too often,

unfortunately, many rockeries look more like apile of rocks or a heap of �owering stones.

A successful rockery must above all give theimpression of being an integral part of the entire

garden. It is, therefore, important to choose the site well. And here-in lays the importance of consulting a professional, which is alwaysa good investment.

The rockery should always �nish backed up to a �xed point such asa building, a wall or a hedge. Wherever possible, choose stones thatare found in the surrounding environment. Avoid collecting severaldi�erent types of stones and combining them in your rockery whichwould be rather hard on the eye.

As for the plants, avoid gaudy colours and opt for quieter tones.Dwarf conifers also help to create a natural-looking rockery. Lastly,mat-forming perennials and annuals will cascade beautifully overthe stones. This again will give your project a natural look whichmust always be the primary objective.

Tricks for a beautiful rockery

A natural looking rockery always adds

a beautiful touch to your garden.

For gardeners, the presence of�ower boxes hanging from thewindows is a source of pleasurethat is constantly renewedthroughout the summer months.You can play with colour har-monies or contrasting plantsand even dare to introduce somevegetables. And why not? After

all, �ower boxes o�er you a marvellous opportunityto add a touch of originality to the garden. What’smore, if you’re not happy with the results, you caneasily change the chosen arrangements without itcosting a fortune.

For this type of gardening to succeed and to ensure that the plantsstay healthy, you always have to think about watering, feeding, treat-ing and pruning. These are the keys to success. For example, it isimportant to deadhead faded �owers regularly to achieve prolongedand abundant �owering.

Do you realize that during heat waves, your plants may need to bewatered as often as twice a day? As well, if you have to go away fora few days, rely on a friend or neighbour to do the watering for you.Remember also, that plants in containers need to be fed on a regu-lar basis. Fertilize them with a plant food once a week. Or, at thebeginning of the summer, add a slow dissolving fertilizer that hasthe advantage of feeding the plants over several weeks.

Conserve thebeauty of your�ower boxes

Contrasting foliages can give some good

results. Here’s a beautiful example.

Publishers,SalesManagers!

As seen on page 59,you could easily sell eight pages with the articles wehave put together for you.

Publishers,SalesManagers!

As seen on page 59,you could easily sell eight pages with the articles wehave put together for you.

PLEASE NOTE: THE PHOTOS ACCOMPANYING THE ARTICLES ARE AVAILABLE IN LARGER FORMAT ON YOUR CD-ROM. KEEP WATCHING, OUR SUPER WEB SITE IS COMING SOON... EASY, USEFUL AND PROFITABLE!

Page 60, May-June 2008, T OOLBOX T OOLBOX , May-June 2008, Page 61

Every well-informed gardener cantell you that the success of a beau-tiful garden depends to a largeextent on the planting stage.There’s nothing simpler thanplanting but, by following thesefew suggestions, your chances ofsuccess are much greater.

• Ideally, choose a cloudy or evena rainy day as young plants don’tlike the sun’s hot rays.• Wait until the soil has had time

to warm up and �nish before the cool of theevening.• Be sure to give enough room to your plants. Forexample, some trees and conifers that �t in to thetrunk of your car when you buy them, develop

into giants when mature.• Still on the subject of trees, it’s worthwhile to have them deliveredas it’s not recommended to transport them on the roof of your car.The new shoots of the trees risk drying out with speed.• If you buy several di�erent varieties of perennials, don’t forget toidentify each plant with the help of a tag as it isn’t always easy torecognize them as the summer goes by.• Plants with bare roots should be planted during their dormant peri-od, either at the beginning of the planting season or in the autumn,whereas those that are sold in containers can be put in the ground atanytime throughout the gardening season.

Some planting tips

Young children always love doing their

share when it comestime for planting.

Source of life and freshness, the pres-ence of water in any landscape cre-ates beautiful movement, a place fordreaming. Whether it’s of modest orgrandiose dimensions, the water gar-den quickly becomes one of the cen-tral features of the garden allowingthe creation of many varied settings.

A pond can �t into just about any type of land-scape. We just need to take the necessary time toplan the work well. If the garden is well conceivedfrom the beginning, its upkeep will be easy. New

gardeners sometimes have the tendency to plan a �rst pond that istoo small. You must realize that the smaller the dimensions, the moreof a challenge the environmental balance will be. For example, asmall pond whose area is less than 5 square metres needs a lot moremaintenance and care than a bigger pond. Water quality is also mucheasier to regulate in a larger pond.

Don’t hesitate to ask advice from neighbours who already have awater garden, or from your local garden centre, regarding yourchoice of plants. The selection of plants has to be made in functionwith the size of the pond.

Depth is also important, especially in our country where the rigoursof winter are very real. The depth should be at least 90 cm in themiddle, especially if you have �sh. If the water isn’t deep enoughthere is a good chance they will die.

Put in some water!

Vegetation surroundinga water garden looks

more alive.

Nothing is more pleasing to a gar-dener than to detect a scent �oatingin their little corner of paradise.Because of the huge choice that isavailable these days, you can nowcreate a scented garden withoutupsetting the structure of the existinggarden. One important thing: makethe wind and the soil your allies.

For example, scents do not stay in agarden where the wind is pervasive. It’s important,therefore, to create a screen against the prevailingwind. As well, you need to build a small wall tothe west or south of your garden where you can

cultivate plants that release their scent in the heat.

Don’t hesitate to cultivate fragrant plants in pots as well. By placingdelicately scented plants at head height, the visitor will easily detectall their subtle aromas.

Last point: take into consideration that some plants release their per-fume at nightfall. Don’t deprive yourself of this type of �ower whenplanning your scented garden. Petunias, stocks, jasmine and honey-suckle are good choices.

Last piece of advice: don’t forget to cultivate scented plants alongthe pathways or underneath a window. The lilac is a good example.A real pleasure for all the senses!

A garden of athousand scents

Heliotrope; an annualwith a very subtle

vanilla perfume.

It’s not rare to hear gardeningenthusiasts, when stopping infront of a beautiful rose bush,exclaim: “It’s very beautiful, butit’s too much work!” Indeed, forthese people, the rose bush is afragile plant with all its diseasessuch as black spot and powderymildew. It’s not that long ago

that this problem was a reality but the situationhas changed a lot over the past few years.

First of all the hybridizers, that is to say the spe-cialists who work to create new varieties, have

done a remarkable job in developing roses which are much moredisease-resistant. Certainly, it’s not perfect yet, but the progress real-ized over the past few years makes it an error to deprive ourselvesof roses. It’s not surprising now to hear informed gardeners repeat-ing that a garden without roses isn’t a garden at all.

You should also know that preventive treatments are possible whileat the same time respecting our mistreated environment. To preventthe appearance of black spot on the leaves of the rose bush or pow-dery mildew the length of its stem, all you have to do is put 15 mlof bicarbonate of soda and the same amount of insecticidal soap in4 litres of water. Generously spray the foliage of your rose busheswith this mixture and you won’t have any problems. This treatmentshould be repeated approximately every two weeks, from May toSeptember.

R oses, theorganic way

Organic methods do exist to prevent

your rose bushes from becoming diseased.

Grasses are becoming more and more popu-lar with gardening enthusiasts. It’s the idealplant to bring movement to a �owerbed andit’s especially good at giving a garden thenatural air which more and more of us wantto achieve. Certain varieties of grasses canalso be used as a screen to hide a less attrac-tive part of the garden and could even replacea hedge which needs to be revived.

For a long time now, grasses have been giventhe cold shoulder in Canadian gardens. It wasonly in the 1970s that we began to feel a cer-tain interest in them when landscapers com-ing from Europe started integrating these

plants into their designs.

For those who have little time to give to gardening,grasses are good choices as, once they are well estab-lished, they manage pretty well on their own and don’tneed much care. It’s also a plant that can adapt to dif-ferent kinds of soil. Canadian garden centres now o�er

more than 200 varieties that will answer all your wants and needs.

Finally, you should know that grasses need very little fertilizer. Atthe time of planting, bone meal helps stimulate the root system,which aids in the rapid establishment of the plants. After that, wecan forget about fertilizer. Every fall, just be happy to spread a bitof compost at the feet of the plants.

Grasses; such magical plants

The Gold Bar,an exceptionally decorative grass

with brilliant yellow, striped

foliage.

The biggest challenge whencreating a rockery is to give it anatural look. If you don’t havethe �nancial resources to givethis job to a professional, atleast take the time to ask forsome advice from a recognizedlandscape gardener. Too often,

unfortunately, many rockeries look more like apile of rocks or a heap of �owering stones.

A successful rockery must above all give theimpression of being an integral part of the entire

garden. It is, therefore, important to choose the site well. And here-in lays the importance of consulting a professional, which is alwaysa good investment.

The rockery should always �nish backed up to a �xed point such asa building, a wall or a hedge. Wherever possible, choose stones thatare found in the surrounding environment. Avoid collecting severaldi�erent types of stones and combining them in your rockery whichwould be rather hard on the eye.

As for the plants, avoid gaudy colours and opt for quieter tones.Dwarf conifers also help to create a natural-looking rockery. Lastly,mat-forming perennials and annuals will cascade beautifully overthe stones. This again will give your project a natural look whichmust always be the primary objective.

Tricks for a beautiful rockery

A natural looking rockery always adds

a beautiful touch to your garden.

For gardeners, the presence of�ower boxes hanging from thewindows is a source of pleasurethat is constantly renewedthroughout the summer months.You can play with colour har-monies or contrasting plantsand even dare to introduce somevegetables. And why not? After

all, �ower boxes o�er you a marvellous opportunityto add a touch of originality to the garden. What’smore, if you’re not happy with the results, you caneasily change the chosen arrangements without itcosting a fortune.

For this type of gardening to succeed and to ensure that the plantsstay healthy, you always have to think about watering, feeding, treat-ing and pruning. These are the keys to success. For example, it isimportant to deadhead faded �owers regularly to achieve prolongedand abundant �owering.

Do you realize that during heat waves, your plants may need to bewatered as often as twice a day? As well, if you have to go away fora few days, rely on a friend or neighbour to do the watering for you.Remember also, that plants in containers need to be fed on a regu-lar basis. Fertilize them with a plant food once a week. Or, at thebeginning of the summer, add a slow dissolving fertilizer that hasthe advantage of feeding the plants over several weeks.

Conserve thebeauty of your�ower boxes

Contrasting foliages can give some good

results. Here’s a beautiful example.

Publishers,SalesManagers!

As seen on page 59,you could easily sell eight pages with the articles wehave put together for you.

Publishers,SalesManagers!

As seen on page 59,you could easily sell eight pages with the articles wehave put together for you.

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OUR LISTS OF CLIENTS TO VISIT ARE COMPILED BY OBSERVING TO WHOM CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS SELL ADVERTISING FOR EACH OF THE VARIOUS THEMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TOOLBOX, May-June 2008, Page 59

A lot of people still imagine that it’s impossible to planfor a garden if the available space is too restrained. Yet,with a bit of imagination, it is always possible to createan agreeable and welcoming setting where we can finda wealth of vegetation.

However, it must be remembered that it isn’t alwayssimple to develop a small area. On the contrary! Forexample, a huge flowerbed too big for the area, a badlydesigned path or invasive plants can, in the short term,discourage the best of intentions.

Details shouldn’t be neglected as you have to feel com-pletely at ease in this type of garden, which may onlymeasure 50 square metres. Start by planting trees andshrubs which will become the basis of the garden. Besure to choose slow growing, compact plants. To givethe impression of size, it is better to progressivelyreduce the width of the lawn right to the end of yourlot.

Learn how to create volume. To make the most of thearea available, you can build pergolas or procure some

arches on which climbing plants can grow.

Finally, remember that in a small garden everything will be noticedmore quickly than in a larger expanse. It’s important, therefore, thateach plant, ornament or structure integrates well with the whole.

A small corner; a delightful garden

In a small area,it’s better to thinkquality rather thanquantity.

Publishers, Sales ManagersWith the amount of articleswe have included on pages60-61, your sales team will

easily be able to sell 8 pagesof Landscaping Tips.

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OUR LISTS OF CLIENTS TO VISIT ARE COMPILED BY OBSERVING TO WHOM CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS SELL ADVERTISING FOR EACH OF THE VARIOUS THEMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TOOLBOX, May-June 2008, Page 59

A lot of people still imagine that it’s impossible to planfor a garden if the available space is too restrained. Yet,with a bit of imagination, it is always possible to createan agreeable and welcoming setting where we can finda wealth of vegetation.

However, it must be remembered that it isn’t alwayssimple to develop a small area. On the contrary! Forexample, a huge flowerbed too big for the area, a badlydesigned path or invasive plants can, in the short term,discourage the best of intentions.

Details shouldn’t be neglected as you have to feel com-pletely at ease in this type of garden, which may onlymeasure 50 square metres. Start by planting trees andshrubs which will become the basis of the garden. Besure to choose slow growing, compact plants. To givethe impression of size, it is better to progressivelyreduce the width of the lawn right to the end of yourlot.

Learn how to create volume. To make the most of thearea available, you can build pergolas or procure some

arches on which climbing plants can grow.

Finally, remember that in a small garden everything will be noticedmore quickly than in a larger expanse. It’s important, therefore, thateach plant, ornament or structure integrates well with the whole.

A small corner; a delightful garden

In a small area,it’s better to thinkquality rather thanquantity.

Publishers, Sales ManagersWith the amount of articleswe have included on pages60-61, your sales team will

easily be able to sell 8 pagesof Landscaping Tips.

GARDEN CENTRE• • •

HARDWARE STORE

GARDEN AND PATIO FURNITURE STORE

GARDEN SHED VENDOR• • •

FENCE CONTRACTOR

DEPARTMENT STORE• • •

LAWN MOWER RETAILER

PRUNING SPECIALIST

POOL RETAILER• • •

CLEANING SERVICE

STONES & EDGES RETAILER

THE VAST MAJORITY OF

THEMES IN THIS ISSUE ARE

ADAPTABLE TO SMALL MARKETS!

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Page 50, September-October 2012, TOOLBOX

Are you �nancially literate? No? Well,don’t worry because you’re not the onlyone. Financial literacy is something you canlearn. It refers to the knowledge, ability, andself-con�dence necessary to make responsi-ble �nancial decisions, such as buying ahome, which is often the most important�nancial transaction a person will evermake. Here are a few tips for future homeowners wanting to make a wise and enlight-ened choice of mortgage.

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The �rst step in this process is to obtain apreauthorized loan from your �nancialinstitution, which will give you a good ideaof your borrowing capacity. The advice of amortgage broker can also be very helpful atthis point in time.

Before doing anything else it is advisableto �nd out how much of a down payment

is required in your area, i.e. the actual dol-lar amount or the percentage of the totalvalue of the home that you will have toprovide in order to purchase the property.Apart from your monthly mortgage pay-ments, don’t forget to take into accountother expenses you will need to covermonthly or annually, including municipaltaxes and home insurance.

The next question to ask yoursel�s whattype of mortgage would suit you best: �xedrate or variable? Even though a variable ratemay often be lower than a �xed rate, youhave to be sure that you can cope with mar-ket �uctuations. You’re probably better o�choosing a �xed rate mortgage if you don’twant this additional stress. There are mort-gage loans available that combine these twodi�erent types of rates.

You also have the option of choosing anopen or closed mortgage. The �rst optionallows you to reimburse your loan at anytime without penalties. Weekly or twice-monthly mortgage payments make it possi-ble for you to pay back your mortgage muchmore quickly while helping you save oninterest payments.

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Are you �nancially literate? No? Well,don’t worry because you’re not the onlyone. Financial literacy is something you canlearn. It refers to the knowledge, ability, andself-con�dence necessary to make responsi-ble �nancial decisions, such as buying ahome, which is often the most important�nancial transaction a person will evermake. Here are a few tips for future homeowners wanting to make a wise and enlight-ened choice of mortgage.

The �rst step in this process is to obtain apreauthorized loan from your �nancialinstitution, which will give you a good ideaof your borrowing capacity. The advice of amortgage broker can also be very helpful atthis point in time.

Before doing anything else it is advisableto �nd out how much of a down payment

is required in your area, i.e. the actual dol-lar amount or the percentage of the totalvalue of the home that you will have toprovide in order to purchase the property.Apart from your monthly mortgage pay-ments, don’t forget to take into accountother expenses you will need to covermonthly or annually, including municipaltaxes and home insurance.

The next question to ask yoursel�s whattype of mortgage would suit you best: �xedrate or variable? Even though a variable ratemay often be lower than a �xed rate, youhave to be sure that you can cope with mar-ket �uctuations. You’re probably better o�choosing a �xed rate mortgage if you don’twant this additional stress. There are mort-gage loans available that combine these twodi�erent types of rates.

You also have the option of choosing anopen or closed mortgage. The �rst optionallows you to reimburse your loan at anytime without penalties. Weekly or twice-monthly mortgage payments make it possi-ble for you to pay back your mortgage muchmore quickly while helping you save oninterest payments.

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#100 1444 Columbia Ave.RIGHT ACROSS FROM RIGHT ACROSS FROM RIGHT ACROSS FROM

Eric Schneider250.226.7970

Downtown Winlaw

Eric Schneider

$195,000

www.KootenaySold.com 250.365.6767 ● 1.877.965.6767

Barry BrownREALTOR®

Lorene MacGregor REALTOR®

Eric SchneiderREALTOR®

• Slocan River Front - $149,000• Sunny Acreage, 2.5 acres - $85,000• Building Lot in City - $36,000• 6.52 Acres in Thrums - $139,900• .62 Acre on Hwy 3A - $45,000 • 10 Green Acres - $139,900 • 6.5 Acre Riverfront Dream - $210,000

SOLD

Barry Brown250.365.9363

Retail/Commercial for Lease

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Executive Home on Crestview

Lorene MacGregor

$499,900

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Carefree Condo

Lorene MacGregor

$219,000

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Bright and Cheery with a Great View

Lorene MacGregor

$359,500

Eric Schneider250.226.7970

Krestova Acreage

Eric Schneider

$299,000

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Traditional Victorian in Taghum

Lorene MacGregor

$690,000

Barry Brown250.365.9363

Business Opportunity

Barry Brown

$250,000

Castlegar Franchise

Stacey MillerREALTOR®

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Convenient, Comfortable, Cozy

Lorene MacGregor

$86,900Barry Brown250.365.9363

Development Land

Barry Brown

$500,000

Barry Brown250.365.9363

The Easy Life!

Barry Brown

$59,900

Barry Brown250.365.9363

INVESTOR ALERT!

Barry Brown

$749,000

Prime Commercial

Building

Barry BrownBarry Brown

$780,000

Mobile Home Park

SOLD

Eric Schneider250.226.7970

Winlaw Hobby Farm

Eric Schneider

$385,000

Eric Schneider250.226.7970

Welcome to the Forest

Eric Schneider

$297,900

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Backyard Oasis

Lorene MacGregor

$259,900

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Family Home in Thrums

Lorene MacGregor

$399,000

Barry Brown250.365.9363

Privacy by the Creek

Barry Brown

$145,000

Barry Brown250.365.9363

Close to Schools

Barry Brown

$225,000

Thrums Acreage with 2 Homes

$415,000Barry Brown250.365.9363

Barry Brown250.365.9363

Riverfront Lots for Sale

Barry Brown

$139,500 - $145,500

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Carefree! Cute! Cozy!

Lorene MacGregor

$225,000

Barry Brown250.365.9363

Riverfront Home

Barry Brown

$329,500

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Investment Opportunity

Lorene MacGregor

$124,900

Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101

Convenient Hideaway

Lorene MacGregor

$379,900

Stacey Miller250.304.8327

Shoreacres Waterfront

Stacey Miller

$499,000

Stacey Miller250.304.8327

Custom Home Overlooking River

Stacey Miller

$327,000

Stacey Miller250.304.8327

Waterfront Home

Stacey Miller

$539,000

Eric Schneider250.226.7970

Stunning Waterfront Home

Eric Schneider

$569,000

Eric Schneider250.226.7970

What a View

Eric Schneider

$285,000

3613-14th Ave. Castlegar

Sat. May 18th • 10am-12noon

3613-14th Ave. Castlegar

OPEN HOUSE

$559,000

13Real Estate Focus Thursday, May 16, 2013

JOHN KNOX REALTOR® / OWNER250-505-6645 • Toll Free 1-888-352-5255www.JohnKnox.ca • [email protected]

402 West Innes $339,000 Immaculate 3 bdrm family home in Rosemont on large lot. Full basement with great suite potential or in-law suite – great value!

3435 BODARD DRIVE $559,000Sunning custom built 3 bdrm, 3 bath plus den

executive home on .46 acres at 6 mile. Gorgeous

views, landscaped, one owner, immaculate condition.

#23-1220 MILL STREET $397,000Outstanding townhome in a high-quality development that boasts one of the best views of Kootenay Lake and Mountains. 3 bdrms, 3 baths double garage with workshop.

WING CREEK RESORT $599,000 New luxury timberframe by Hamill – beautiful open concept on 2 levels with lake views and exquisite � nishing. Lake access too!

804 STANLEY STREET $739,000 One of Nelson’s most signi� cant heritage homes, fully updated and move-in ready on a beautiful 78 x 109 ft corner lot.

1109 HALL MINES ROAD $579,000Grand Heritage home transformed into a luxury 5 bedroom, 4 bath residence with carefully maintained and restored heritage features.

1613 SLOCAN STREET $279,900Great home at an affordable price located on a large city lot with view. 3 bedrooms plus den on 2 levels and a full un� nished basement for further development.

700 HEYLAND ROAD $299,000Beautifully updated and move-in ready 3 bdrm, 2 bath home situated on a sunny level .97 acre lot in Balfour. New Roof, septic and drilled well.

2758 LEECREST ROAD $385,000Immaculate updated 3 bedroom 3 bath family home at 6 Mile. Bright and relaxing with spacious open � oor plan situated on .44 acre view lot.

640 HARROP BEACH ROAD $429,000David Dobie designed home peacefully situated on a sunny level .46 acre lot with public beach access at your front door.

6511 SPROULE CREEK ROAD $599,000Custom built 4 bedroom log home on 2.47 quiet and peaceful acres. Spacious open � oor plan featuring massive stone � replace in great room.

8907 MEADOW STREET $279,500Quiet location in Balfour just 300 feet from public

waterfront. Lots of new upgrades and an amazing

year round view!

1787 RIDGEWOOD ROAD $349,900Updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home located in a quiet rural neighborhood at 4-Mile on a level .28 acre lot with view. Walkout basement with separate entry.

6112 PIPPERS LANE $599,000Over 100 feet of sandy beach awaits you with plenty of room for the whole family. Well cared for 5 bedroom lakefront home is situated on .63 acres.

902 GORE STREET $349,900Views views views! Beautifully updated home in

Uphill on a commanding 62 x 120 ft corner lot. New

� oors, appliances, furnace, bathroom and more!

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For Lease #6 502 Baker St.1535 sq/ft space with the entrance off Ward Street and 3 of� ces added. There’s roof top access with potential

to create a fabulous outdoor area to enoy.

Offered at $1200/mo + Triple Net

Ready to roll up your sleeves?This homestead on three lots bordering Climax

Creek in Slocan has tons of potential. Offered at $120,000

Pretty as a Picture in BalfourMeticulously maintained 2 bed, 2 bath, mobile home with waterfront access, brand new composite roof, covered

parking, & deck plus a patio backing onto green space.

Offered at $115,000

Build in Sunny Bonnington1.92 acres with road access & services at the lot line has potential views of Kootenay

River and it borders park land; this beautiful property is just waiting for your plans.

Offered at $143,500

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Time to build a Cabin1.37 Acres with services at the lot line. Easy paved road access, close to Slocan Lake, with nature at your

back door for boating & � shing, hiking, & biking.

Offered at $80,000

Exceptional Home with ViewBeautiful Post & Beam home on .56 Acre with views of Kokanee Glacier. This well maintained home has a double garage plus workshop with 220 Amp service, a wrap around deck with a hot tub, and a mature landscaped

yard with many fruit trees and garden beds. MLS # K212190

Offered at $329,900

Got Horses & Extended Family?No expense was spared with this Post and Beam 4 bed, 4 Bath home located on two flat fenced acres with separate Guest Suite. Situated between Nelson and Castlegar, this home boasts elegant, quality

craftsmanship, with easy flow and grand scale rooms.

Offered at $795,000

Bright & Sunny BungalowLarge, fenced lot with sweet gardens, fruit trees, and greenhouse, newer roof and and some lovely original

heritage charm plus plenty lots of off street parking.

Offered at $275,000

Park Like SettingMove right in! Outstanding quality with lots of space

and potential for a secondary suite.Offered at $659,000

Keep it Simple2 bed, 2 bath condo in Lower Fairview, with covered parking,

close to all amenities. MLS#K218521

Offered at $269,000

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Hobby FarmOnly 7 min from Nelson, this 5 bed 2 bath character house on over 7 acres has old world charm with all the modern upgrades and amenities. Barn, stable,

chicken coop, riding ring, garden and potential in-law suite.

Offered at $430,000

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Lawn Edging FOR A SALE

433 Josephine St. www.nelsonproperties.ca 250.352.2100

3627 Kendall Court Passmore

$1,395,000.00Your own playground!

David Gentles250.354.8225

Private Level peninsula consisting of 86 Acres with approximately 4000 feet of frontage on the Slocan River. Take a dip or tube or kayak from your front yard. 3452 sf custom design Rancher with wheelchair access and an open design that allows private views in every direction. 3 Bedrooms, 3 baths, den, hobby room, family room, vaulted cedar lined ceilings, Italian tile, in-� oor heat, 16’ view windows in the 34’ x 32’ great room. 2 Covered decks & 2 open patios face the river and valley views. Triple garage, double carport. Exposed aggregate patios & apron.

Mix of lightly treed areas, � eld, old growth forest, bush & wet lands provide diverse wildlife for your viewing pleasure. Quad & walking trails crisscross throughout for year round recreation.This is a one-of-a kind property in a unique setting with a distinctive custom designed home. Be inspired by the abundance of wildlife, the perfection of nature and ever changing Slocan River � owing past your home. You will wake up every day feeling like you are living in a greeting card. You must view this home and take the time to stroll or quad the property in order to appreciate its full bene� t. Call now for your appointment.

Riverfront

http://www.nelsonrealty.ca/listings.php?listingid=570

86 Acres

Edging a lawn is a springtime rite of passage for many homeowners. When winter has come and gone, many lawns are left in need of some serious maintenance, including edging. Well-de� ned edges around the yard make the yard look more organized and better maintained. And edging is relatively easy, especially for those homeowners with a smaller yard. Edging can be time-consuming for those with more property, but when done properly, edging is de� nitely worth the effort.

• Remove debris from the areas you plan to edge. Before you even begin to edge, be sure to remove any debris from those areas that need edging. Debris, including rocks, twigs or the kids’ toys, left lying around can be kicked up when you’re

edging, potentially causing injury to you or someone standing nearby.

• Purchase safety goggles. Even if you have removed all visible debris, there still may be some items hidden in the grass. These items can be kicked up and hit you in the eye, so purchase some safety goggles and be sure to wear them whenever you’re edging. As an added precaution, keep kids and others away from any areas you’re edging so they aren’t injured by any unseen debris that gets kicked up while you’re working.

• Check your tools. Edging can be done by using a gas-powered edger or a string trimmer. Before you begin to edge, inspect these tools to ensure they’re capable of handling the task at hand. Inspect the blades on a gas-powered edger to make sure they haven’t dulled since their most recent use. If they are dull, sharpen them before you start to edge. When using a string trimmer, make sure you have enough string on hand to complete the project. String trimmers use a particular kind of string, so visit your local lawn care or hardware store if you don’t feel like you have enough.

• Position your edger properly. Once you have given your tools the green light, it’s time to start edging. When you begin, make sure the edger is between the sidewalk or driveway and the edge of the lawn, placing the wheel of the edger on the sidewalk or driveway and then pushing and pulling the edger until you have created a clear edge. If you have never edged before, you may want to practice on smaller, more isolated areas until you become comfortable operating the edger.

15Real Estate Focus Thursday, May 16, 2013

601 Baker Street, Nelson BC 250.352.7252 www.rhcrealty.comE a c h o f f i c e i n d e p e n d e n t l y o w n e d & o p e r a t e d

Beau t i f u l h ome , r e ad y t o move i n t o , w i t h s uch f e a t u r e s a s cu s t om cab i ne t s & ha r dwood f l o o r s ,c ons t an t f r e sh a i r HRV s y s t em , 3 – 4 bed r ooms , 3 . 5 ba t h s , s epa r a t e ga r age , a nd i n c r ed i b l e v i ew s . L andscap i ng i s d one ! P r i c ed t o Se l l ! ! !

MLS 2218348Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $559,900

Brand new! north Shore

Beach acceSS

4 Bedroom, 3 .5 ba th home on exce l l en t v iew lo t in qu ie t a rea o f Uph i l l Ne lson . Doub le garage , garden , par t l y f i n i shed basement w i th su i te po ten t ia l .

MLS 2218548Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $475,000

Uphill Family home

Bu i ld your d ream house & a work shop, p lan a home based bus iness o r any th ing i s poss ib le w i th th i s p re t t y l and . P r i va te 3 .13 FLAT acres w i th two f l a t bu i ld ing spo ts , a c reek runn ing a long the p roper t y, a newly updated communi t y wate r sys tem connec t ion and Va l ley & Mounta in v iews loca ted in Sunny Upper Ba l four. MLS 2389781

Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $139,000

Flat acreS

Affordable never looked so good. A 3

bedroom 2.5 bath home in great location

close to schools offers single garage,

fenced yard and more. MLS 2217293Paul Shreenan 250.509.0920 $349,000

Great home

A g r ea t s t a r t e r o r r e t i r emen t 2 BR home on a 120x110 f o o t , l e v e l , l a ndscaped l o t . Recen t imp r o vemen t s i n c l ude a new me t a l r o o f ; h o t wa t e r t a nk , e l e c t r i c b a seboa r d s , b a t h r oom f i x t u r e s , f l o o r c o ve r i n g s and f r e sh pa i n t t h r oughou t . A v e r y p r i v a t e s e t t i n g ne x t t o a b eau t i f u l s e c l uded moun t a i n c r e ek pa r k . MLS 2218486

Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $148,900

Slocan city Jewel

Enjoy privacy and sunshine! Just over 4 acres with a spacious two-level home with fully enclosed sundeck and a detached workshop/studio. Situated along Pass Creek Rd, just past Crescent Valley, with Crown Land surrounding. Beautiful Setting! MLS 2389517

Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $369,900

a hidden Gem!

Arrow Lake waterfront. Boat access 18 lot development

property with sizes from 5 – 78 acres. Common lot,

internal road system, approved building sites. Across

from Deer Park and 15 minutes from Scotties Marina.

Tad Lake 250.354.2979 Prices starting at $74,900 + GST

oSprey point

A 4 be d r o o m 3 ba t h c om f y home on a l a k e a c ce s s l a ne . Vau l t e d c e i l i n g s and g ou rme t k i t c h e n . L owe r l e v e l h a s an i n - l aw su i t e . L a r ge deck w i t h c a r po r t . P a ved d r i v e , R V pa r k i ng and t e r r a ced l awn . A ls o fo r r en t $1300+ u t i l i t i es . MLS K217021

Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $289,000

Between harrop & procter

Renova t ed 2 bed r oom mob i l e h ome w i t h a wonde r f u l v i ew o f Koo t ena y L ake and t h e c i t y. Imp r o vemen t s i n c l ude upda t ed w i ndows , n ew f l o o r i n g . f r e sh pa i n t , a nd po r t i o n s o f t h e home has had Gyp r o c i n s t a l l e d . 14 ’6 ” x8 ” deck and 16 ’ x8 ’ a dd i t i o n . MLS 2389756

Dave Buss 250.354.9459 $55,500

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Yo u c o u l d n o t r e p l a c e t h i s h o me f o r t h i s p r i c e . 2 f l a t f e n c e d a c r e s w i t h a 4 b e d r o o m 4 b a t h c u s t o m l u x u r y h o me p l u s t r i p l e g a r a g e & g u e s t s u i t e . Tr u l y B r e a t h t a k i n g !

MLS K217377Christine Pearson 250.505.8015 $795,000

UnSUrpaSSed QUality

Ve r y c ha rm i ng 2 bed r oom 1 ba t h home a f ew b l o c k s up f r om Bake r S t r e e t . T h i s swee t , b r i g h t h ome has had many mode rn upda t e s , p r i v a t e b ac k ya r d w i t h c eda r d eck , c l e an , b r i g h t un f i n i s hed ba semen t h o l d s l o t s o f s t o r age . L ow ma i n t enance home , move r i g h t i n . MLS 10062854

Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $269,000

Sweet charminG home

37.36 EXTREMELY PR IVATE Acres w i th a 2 bdrm & 1 ba th cab in and a newer 3 bdrm, 3 ba th mob i le perched a t the top o f a ve r y p r i va te por t i on o f th i s robus t l and loca ted in S locan Park . Th is p roper t y w i th two houses i s per fec t fo r the ou tdoor en thus ias t w i th w i ld l i f e a t your doors tep o r any rec rea t ion you choose to l i ke .

Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $399,000

oUtdoor paradiSe

Less than 15 minu tes f rom downtown Ne lson . Approx . 2 ac res , fenced & c ross-fenced proper t y w i th a 3 bedroom, 2 ba th home and a 24 x 32 2 s to r y barn/shop & a t tached garage . Func t iona l and cozy ! MLS 2217816Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $386,000

aFFordaBle hoBBy Farm

Wonderful family home with oak floors and a gas fireplace in the huge living room. Kitchen has been remodeled and has a very functional layout with a small breakfast nook. There are 2 good sized bedrooms and a den. All on a 50x120 lot on Silica Street, heart of beautiful Nelson. MLS 2218668

Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $292,000

heritaGe charm

2.5 acre estate with 2 bdrm., 2.5 bath log package home with loft guest suite, pool & hot tub. Located outside Castlegar city limits. Great sun, great views, great craftsmanship. MLS 2217150Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $685,000

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Not ready for condo living or looking for

more space. 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home

on 3 levels, garden area, well maintained

and nicely finished. MLS 2217863Brady Lake 250.354.8404 $299,000

downSize or UpGrade

Quiet location with impressive view of Kootenay Lake. Small cabin & separate bath house. Ideal getaway “as is”, or make plans for a dream home on this site. Good access. MLS 10062681Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $159,000

recreational property

Heritage Charm with upgrades, original

Fir floors, excellent sun exposure, box

gardens & greenhouse plus plenty of off

street parking! MLS 2218303Christine Pearson 250.505.8015 $275,000

Sweet SUnny BUnGalow

G o r g e o u s 1 b d r m a n d 1 b a t h B l a y l o c k c o n d o . O f f e r i n g u p s c a l e u p g r a d e s s u c h a s n e w f l o o r i n g , s t a i n l e s s s t e e l a p p l i a n c e s , a n d n e w l y r e n o ’ d b a t h r o o m . P a t i o d o o r s o f f o f e a c h r o o m , c o v e r e d p a r k i n g , K o o t e n a y L a k e v i e w & l a u n d r y. L o c a t e d a t 4 m i l e j u s t 5 - 1 0 m i n u t e s f r o m t o w n . MLS 2219114

Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $176,300

UpScale condo

Substantial renovations and additions to this 2 bedroom home with open floor plan, concrete counters, SS appliances and centre island in kitchen, vaulted ceilings, and tile and character wood flooring. A fenced yard, garden beds, patio and parking for 3 cars. MLS 2389289

Tad Lake 250.354.2979 $325,000

FUll oF character

3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a large commercial shop accessed from rear of property in downtown core. Addit ional lot (50 x 52) included. Industr ia l zoning MLS 10062754Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $498,888

reSidential and commercial

Enjoy stunning v iews over Kootenay Lake to Mount Crawford and Sphinx Mountain. This 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath home is set on a very pr ivate 1.35 acre property perched over the lake. Quiet locat ion, park-sett ing, quick possession. MLS 2389368

Dave Buss 250.354.9459 $489,000

Kootenay laKe ViStaS

Located close to Nelson (on the way to Cast legar) and with fantast ic souther ly exposure. Just over an acre of level property complete with paved road access, water connect ion at the property l ine, and more! MLS 2389006

Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $142,000

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Th r ee bed r oom s , g r ea t v i ew, s unny l o c a t i o n . A l l o n a . 46 a c r e p r ope r t y i n t h e qu i e t uppe r L ongbeach a r ea . E x t en s i v e l y r e no va t ed i n c l ud i ng ba t h r oom and k i t c hen upda t e s , n ew f l o o r i n g , w i ndows , r o o f a nd mo r e . MLS K218524

Dave Buss 250.354.9459 $249,900

SUnny lonGBeach location

C l a s s i c F a rm House w i t h mode rn upda t e s i n t h i s 4 -5 bed r oom 2 ba t h house on 7 .42 a c r e s on l y 7 m i nu t e s t o Ne l s on . Wonde r f u l K oo t ena y R i v e r v i ews .

MLS 2389878Christine Pearson 250.505.8015 $430,000

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336 Johnstone Road$799,000 / 2007 sq.ft.

4 bedrooms / 2 bathTed & Carol Ryan 1-800-559-2322

13511 Hwy 3A, East Shore$499,000 / 1096 sq.ft.

2 bedrooms / 2 bathsChris Noakes 250-354-7689

511 Derosa Dr. New Denver$595,000 / 4340 sq. ft.

3 bedrooms / 2 bathsBill Lander 250-551-5652

9350 Hwy 31, Kaslo$249,000 / 4.8 acres

40 GPM WellKevin Arcuri 250-354-2958

Lofts on Fourth$296,900 to $306,900

Various Floor plansKevin Arcuri 250-354-2958

197 Kootenay Lake Rd, Proctor$1,275,000 / 1850 sq.ft.

2 bedrooms / 2 bathsEroca Ryon 250-505-9815

105-38 High Street$299,900 / 1187 sq.ft.

2 bedrooms / 2 bathsKevin Arcuri 250-354-2958

316 Innes Street$299,000 / 1600 sq.ft.

3 bedrooms / 2 bathsSylvia Stevens 250-354-8185

1774 Ridgewood Road$366,900 / 2287 sq.ft.

5 bedrooms / 2 bathsTed & Carol Ryan 1-800-559-2322

1752 Ridgewood Road$339,000 / 2688 sq.ft.

4 bedrooms / 3 bathsHollie Wallace 250-354-7567

2747 Blewett Road$324,900 / 1817 sq. ft.

5 bedrooms / 1 bathKevin Arcuri 250-354-2958

4062 Park View Drive$659,000 / 4115 sq.ft.

4 bedrooms / 4 baths Doug Stewart 250-354-9262

2962 Georama Road$342,900 / 2180 sq.ft.5 bedrooms / 1 ½ bath

Hollie Wallace 250-354-7567

1500 Crease Avenue$184,000 / 1.3 acres.

Subdivision potentialTed & Carol Ryan 1-800-559-2322

1055 Riondel Rd., Riondel$595,000 / 10 acres.

330 feet waterfrontChris Noakes 250-354-7689

8894 Slocan Road$149,000 / 972 sq. ft.

One acre with home & shopBill Lander 250-551-5652

2035 Riondel Rd, Riondel

$399,000 1656 sq.ft.3 bedrooms / 1 baths

Chris Noakes 250-354-7689

181 Riondel Rd. Riondel$599,000 / 2340 sq.ft.

2 bedrooms / 2 bathsChris Noakes 250-354-7689

16302 Crawford Cr. Road Crawford Bay$305,000 / 1734 sq. ft.

2 bedrooms / 2 bathsChris Noakes 250-354-7689

1175 Riondel Rd. Riondel$850,000 / 1060 sq. ft. 11.44 acre waterfront lot

Chris Noakes 250-354-7689

19-35 High Street$299,000 / 842 sq. ft.

1 bedroom and denKevin Arcuri 250354-2958

9142 Hwy 31, Kaslo$784,900 / 21 acres

Large home & 3 duplexesKevin Arcuri 250-354-2958

125 High Street $284,900 / 766 sq.ft.

2 bedrooms / 1 bathDavid Leakey 250-505-2887

1513 McQuarrie Avenue$225,000 / 1930 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms / 2 baths

Sylvia Stevens 250-354-8185

179 Kootenay Lk. Rd. Proctor$499,000. / Large lot

115 feet of waterfrontEroca Ryon 250-505-9815

8961 Hwy 6, New Denver$89,000 & $135,000

5 acre & 9 acre lotsBill Lander 250-551-5652

Lot B, Trevor Street $120,000 / View lotViews of lake & city

Paul Lamoureux 250-551-2714

802 Sproat Drive$469,000 / 2300 sq. ft.3 bedroom + den / 3 baths

Ted & Carol Ryan 1-800-559-2322

220 Wadds Road, Crawford Bay$365,000 / 2491 sq. ft.

3 bedrooms / 3 bathsChris Noakes 250-354-7689

2011 Fort Sheppard Drive$569,000 / 2748 sq.ft.

4 bedrooms / 3 bathsPaul Lamoureux 250-551-2714

8180 Oma Rd. Silverton$247,000 / 1000 sq.ft.

2 bedrooms / 1 bathsBill Lander 250-551-5652

203-909 Radio Avenue$320,900 / 1070 sq.ft.

1 bedroom + den / 2 baths Sylvia Stevens 250-354-8285

7767 Balfour Wharf Rd$335,000 / 2198 sq. ft.

3 bedrooms / 2 bathsChris Noakes 250-354-7689

6624 Highway 3A$515,000 / 2598 sq. ft.

3 bedrooms / 3 bathsHollie Wallace 250-354-7567

Lot 4 Springer Cr Rd. Slocan$289,000 / 51 acresViews of Slocan Valley

Bill Lander 250-551-5652

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