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#19054026 5 10 MILE ROAD FREDERICKTOWN
42 ACRES NEXT TO NATIONAL FOREST: Located next to 1,000’s of acres of National Forest, this 42 acres is a wildlife magnet. This property was once clear-cut years ago and has produced an excellent whitetail deer environment with it’s open food plots and young timber growth for bedding and browse. This property has a good deeded easement into it and is near the beautiful Marble Creek here in the foothills of the Missouri Ozarks.
#19048082 1110 GOLFVEIW DR FREDERICKTOWN
New home at the Beaver Valley Golf Course. This new construction 3-BR, 2-BA home is located near the golf course, club house and lake. It is packed with many features including vaulted ceilings, 9’ ceilings, 9’ basement pour with walkout, golf course view, lake view, open floor plan, kitchen island, walk-in closets, 2-car attached garage, front porch and a back deck. This new construction home is conveniently located near Hwy 67 & Hwy 72 junction just outside Fredericktown, Mo.
#19049722 400 GRAHAM FREDERICKTOWN
3,200 SQ. FT. METAL BUILDING: Located in a commercial area of Fredericktown, Mo., this building used to formerly be a daycare business. There is 3,200 sq. ft. under roof and has a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, utility room and 3 classrooms. All this sits on 1.51 acres with some chain-link fencing and a large parking lot.
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Home of the Week.... 10015 Dunbar Rd., Cadet
Character & charm awaits you in this beautiful 1.5 story country home with a two car attached garage. Approximately 2489 square feet of living space awaits as you enter the lovely foyer & step into the large living room with built in book shelves. The adorable kitchen has solid surface counter tops and lots of cabinets. The kitchen comes with electric range, dishwasher and refrigerator, ready for you to enjoy preparing meals! Off the kitchen is a large deck to dine and enjoy the beautiful scenery or just relax. You will find an additional deck that provides more space for larger gatherings. The main level has two bedrooms with wood floors, office, family room that could be converted to an additional bedroom if needed. Upstairs are two large additional bedrooms and an additional room that would be perfect as a play room, crafting or whatever fits your needs.
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expectations so they can view the properties and ensure it will be a good fit before you make a trip to see it yourself.
FinDing A PrOPerty A convenient way to view numerous houses outside of your local area is through real estate websites. in fact, according to the national Association of realtors, 50 percent of homebuyers found the home they purchased online. Most internet resources will disclose pertinent information regarding the listing price, amount of property taxes to expect and facts
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realtor.com offers a list of “8 Secrets to Buying a Home Out of State, Without the risk of remorse.” their first tip? “Do your research — and then do some more.” this should include a thorough check into not just the professionals and companies that help in your home purchase, but researching the area. read more tips from realtor.com at https://bit.ly/2uGSUJx.
about the state of the home. Keep in mind, online listing photos will showcase a home in its best light. Don’t be surprised if the property isn’t exactly what you expected upon a visit. you may notice more
neighbors than you thought, rooms with poor lighting or even repairs that weren’t disclosed. For this reason, it’s important to enlist the expertise of a local agent. you can give them your list of
HOW tO FinD An Agent An expert real estate agent is a valuable resource in an out-of-state home purchase. However, finding one requires a high level of trust and confidence as you will be unfamiliar with their work. Here are some questions you should ask them before enlisting their help. How long have you been an agent? experience in the real-estate industry is a must when seeking an out-of-state agent. Ask them about their qualifications, and to disclose their most successful transactions and how they made the sale happen with negotiations. How many buyers are you currently working with? your out-ofstate purchase may require more dedicated service than a traditional transaction. Make sure your potential agent has room in his schedule to visit properties and communicate with you in a timely manner. Do you have referrals? A good way to gauge a real-estate agent’s performance is by inquiring with previous clients about their capabilities. Once you have contact information for referrals, ask about the expert’s commitment to acquiring the best deal, her accuracy in showing homes that met the needs of the buyer and how aggressive she was during negotiations. these factors can play a big role in buying your
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When you commit to purchasing an out-of-state home, it’s important to be cautious of potential scams. One way to avoid investing in a property sold by someone with deceptive intentions is to be as involved as possible in the process and enlist the assistance of local experts or trustworthy friends. Make sure to physically visit the home before any offers are made or earnest money is deposited. A real estate purchase is usually the single largest investment made by Americans. Don’t find yourself facing buyer’s regret after acquiring a property without in-depth knowledge of what you’re buying.
Buying a new home can be a stressful experience —even more stressful if it’s outside your local area. there are numerous factors to consider as you prepare to make an offer.
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Farmington • $279,900
Excellent location close to town. Brick Ranch with basement on 4.3 acres m/l. 3 Bedroom with 2 car attached garage plus huge 50 x 24 ft detached garage AND big, tall RV carport to and Electric hook up as well. Lots of storage for vehicles and toys. 26x44 In-ground, indoor pool for fun all year around. Great setting. Awesome location.
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Farmington • $349,000 Gorgeous Brick Ranch style in Stunning Spring Brook Farms Subdivision! The perfect location. Minutes from town but super peaceful site. Gas fireplace in great room. Breakfast area, separate dining room, full basement, large deck with ramp and a sprinkler system in yard for a lush lawn all summer. Must SEE!
18028349
Farmington • $475,000
18060829
Farmington • $104,900
Park Hills • $289,900
Beautiful wooded tract lying between Highway 67 and West Outer Road. This is a PRIME location! Joins city limits for utilities. This tract contains 12.12 acres more or less. Great investment.
Excellent investment property in the City of Tradition and Progress! Two lots available and perfect for an investor to erect two income producing duplexes. One lot faces Potosi Street, the other faces Weber Road.
Custom & Elegant Home on large corner lot with guest house. Currently licensed for a Bed and Breakfast and have been booked many times. Check out their web site at AirBNB/googleCity of Park Hills.
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19006214
19022931
Farmington • $64,859
Dream location! Beautiful drive to your new home located near some of our popular area wineries. Gorgeous views all around this 8.21 acre tract. Excellent building site! More sites available.
19026921
Farmington • $449,000
Gorgeous Winchester Hills Subdivision. Over 2700 sq ft on the main level of this beautiful and spacious ranch style home. 2 car attached garage PLUS 2 car detached garage.
19031001
Leadington • $22,500
Awesome location to build a beautiful new home. Lots of trees on this site. Low traffic on this cul-de-sac. Priced to sell!
Mary Hagan, GRI 573-701-1690 E-mail me at: hagan@coldwellbankerhulsey.com
Farmington • $2,950,000
207 acres +/- in extraordinary location with super easy access from Hwy and outer road. MANY possibilities. Residential development, commercial development, area for hotel, carwash, convenient store, restaurants, etc.
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Farmington • $1,595,000
Hottest Commercial Location in Farmington! 5.8 Acres with easy access off Hwy 67, Maple Street and Woodlawn Drive. No need for a billboard - let your building & business do the advertising to all the heavy traffic on Hwy 67.
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Farmington • $189,900
Beautiful and spacious ranch style brick house on huge corner lot. Wood burning fireplace in family/dining room, big living room, large kitchen, main floor laundry and full finished walkout basement.
Mary Gilliam GRI, ABR 573-760-6480 E-mail me at: mary@coldwellbankerhulsey.com
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32 East Liberty Street - Beautiful Downtown Farmington - 573-756-5711
23507 Highway 49, Black, MO
21 acres
Call for Pricing! 573-747-6724
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This will sell quickly, once it hits the real estate market and after the remodeling is complete.
Country getaway with breathtaking sunset views and right across the road from Black River. Only minutes away from Johnson’s Shut- Ins State Park and Elephant Rocks State Park. (In the heart of the Ozarks).40X40 shop with 12 ft walls, fully insulated and finished with a basketball goal, 2 full size front garage doors in front and 1 full size garage door in the back. The shed/shop has a separate well and septic. The house is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath with full unfinished basement. Now being completely remodeled with custom made cabinets, granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances, new flooring throughout, new bathroom and bedroom remodels and more. Also being installed is a huge deck in the backyard, perfect for grilling and fire pit gatherings. All on 21 acres. A food plot back behind the house with a custom made shooting house. Great hunting areas. Two car garage, new doors throughout.
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19043653
Farmington • $63,900
19048097
Farmington • $169,900
19041499
Farmington • $339,900
Farmington • $159,900
Just what you are looking for! Affordable 2 bedroom home in Farmington! Nice covered front porch, metal roof and fenced back yard. Sweet deal.
Lovely home at a lovely price! This home sits on a corner lot. It boasts an open great room including the kitchen, dining and living rooms with a door for access to the patio where your steaks are grilling!
Simply gorgeous! Energy efficient too! Utilities cost less than $200 month (including the detached garage) Great room with granite covered center island in kitchen.
Big house with over 1900 sq ft on the main floor, 4 bedrooms and unfinished basement. all on 2.5 acres.
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Farmington • $64,900
19020099
Farmington • $119,900
19009535
Farmington • $965,000
Ste. Genevieve • $199,900
Cute and clean and ready for new owner in Farmington! 2 Bedroom charming home. with attached garage. Awesome home and/ or excellent rental property too.
Great house! Great location! Like NEW! New carpets, doors, roof, gutters and siding. Fresh paint and ready for occupancy. Huge living room.
Total Package! Gorgeous 3400 sq ft brick home with 4 car attached garage, 6 acres and 40x42 outbuilding heated, bathroom, storage, 3 14’ lean-to and 12’ garage door. Less than 3 miles from town.
This Villa is located in the Villages at Chaumette Winery. Pool, clubhouse, restaurant with tasting room plus quaint church and barn for receptions and gatherings. What a wonderful life!
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Farmington • $259,900
18029630
Farmington • $34,900
19038922
Farmington • $32,900
Farmington • $329,900
Wide Open Space! Open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished walk out basement. 5 Acres fenced, cross fenced & ready for horses. 48 x 36 barn has 4 stalls with 12’ lean-to.
Just what everyone is looking for! Wooded acreage for fun in the country! 8.6 Acres located just off Hwy 32 for easy commute to town. Priced RIGHT! Call today!
Lake front building site in The Village Green. Absolutely perfect location for the avid golfer. Gorgeous subdivision with restrictive covenants to protect your investment. Two acre lot.
Excellent location for Retail or Office Space. New furnace and new roof. Currently used for two separate businesses.
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Ironton • $278,500
Brick home backing up to golf course. Full finished walkout basement with 44x13 patio. 12x18 Deck off kitchen plus 23x13 deck for hot tub.
18054928
Leadington • $290,000
Great location with excellent visibility from Hwy 67 - Easily accessible from Woodlawn Drive - Prime commercial property is perfect site for a growing business.
Park Hills • $299,900
10.3 Acres in Remarkable Location easy access and excellent visibility from Hwy 67. Superb Site for retail, hotel, office or convenience store.
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Farmington • $150,000
Few lots available in Farmington with this great of a location. High traffic area. Lot spans almost to the corner of Walton Drive - Just over an acre of land - Fabulous commercial possibilities.
Ronda Barks 631-1663
32 East Liberty Street - Beautiful Downtown Farmington - 573-756-5711
DIY repair, but buyers may be more comfortable with a professional installation.
It’s a good idea to prepare Under Water yourself to lose a portion of If you’re in a situation where you can’t sell your house for the balance owed on your profits to factors such as mortgage, you might consider a short sale. according to the Consumer Financial taxes, home preparations Protection bureau, if your lender agrees to a short sale, you should get in touch with a U.S. and meeting buyer Department of Housing and Urban Development-approved housing counselor to help demands. with the process. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Lgbbop. Here are a few things to understand before taking the plunge into a home commissions – 3% goes to naR shows 83 percent of depends on the size of the selling transaction. agents said staging a home property and the extent to each agent. makes it easier for a buyer which a professional goes While there is a small Real eState to visualize the property as to prepare it. percentage of profit to be CommISSIonS a future home. While this saved, the national an expert may also recYou may be considering tactic may cost you, it can association of Realtors ommend you make minor selling a home on your reveals 91 percent of sellers make a difference in the renovations to your home own, to avoid paying the that will enhance its value. commission fee of a seller’s were assisted by a licensed property sitting on the market or creating a multiagent in 2017. For the best Consider changes such as agent. Did you know, you ple-offer situation. painting the home a more are still typically responsi- outcome, the proficient according to knowledge of a real estate neutral color or fixing ble for the expense of a agent is a valuable resource. Homeadvisor, the average small defects such as water buyer’s agent? In most cost of staging a home in leaks or floor coverings. transactions, a home seller PRePaRe tHe Home 2019 is between $344 and You can save a lot of money pays about 6% of the another study from the $1,594. this largely if you have the skills for a home’s sale price to cover
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taxeS While home buyers are traditionally responsible for covering closing costs such as home inspections, processing fees and appraisal expenses, sellers aren’t off the hook for some additional costs. Selling a property can introduce you to taxes that sometimes total a significant amount. many states impose a transfer tax which is required before a transaction can be complete. there are many variables regarding who is obligated to pay and at what percentage. the exact rates can vary greatly as counties and other local municipalities may charge their own taxes in addition to the state’s requirements. a capital gains tax is required on a federal level for sellers meeting certain requirements. the IRS exempts property profits that don’t exceed amounts of $250,000 for single sellers and married couples who make less than $500,000 on the deal.
after spending time upgrading a property and setting an asking price that will provide a profit, it’s important to consider additional expenses that will ultimately arise. before seeing dollar signs in your eyes, you should plan for these unexpected costs. Real eState 101
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19052466 Arcadia / $139,000
Lovely 3 bedroom home with one car over sized garage sitting on a little over a 1/2 acre of land. The large living room makes the perfect place to spend time with family & friends. The updated kitchen has maple cabinets, granite sink, stainless steel appliances and lovely back splash, you wont even mind to spend time preparing meals!
Farmington / $309,900
Gorgeous newly constructed home on 3 acres with over sized garage. 2150 square foot home has an open floor plan with 12’ ceilings in the great room, lovely gas fireplace, recessed lighting with engineered wood flooring. Fabulous kitchen with stunning solid counter tops, lots of craftsman style cabinets, large breakfast bar, pantry, stainless steel appliances & large adjoining dining area.
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19047399 Desloge / $159,900
Welcome to your newly built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home complete with attached 2 car garage! Entering this home you will be in awe of the bamboo wood floors of the open concept living room, dining room, and spacious, well laid out kitchen boasting a center island and stainless steel appliances.
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Farmington / $389,900
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 5 acres with attached garage & partially finished basement. The living room has beautiful crown molding, gas fireplace making cool evenings cozy or spend time on the large sun room to relax or read your favorite book. The kitchen is stunning with lot of cabinets, quartz counter tops and comes with all appliances, center island and pantry
French Village / $75,000
Cute and cozy and easy to get to! This little slice of heaven tucked away on the hill comes with 4 lots, a utility shed and a great deck off the bedroom to wake up and enjoy your mornings on! Just minutes from the lake for relaxing and fun! Grab this one before its gone!! Lots being sold are as follows 47, 48, 52 & 53.
19010603 Festus / $252,500
BACK ON THE MARKET NO FAULT OF THE SELLER! Beautiful renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Jefferson R-7 school district sitting on 5.38 acres!Entering the living room you will be in awe of the cathedral ceilings with sky lights,hard wood floors, and cozy wood burning fireplace.Natural light floods the living room and kitchen, making the heart of the home a relaxing and inviting space.
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19032767 Farmington / $164,000
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WOW!! Don’t miss this opportunity, this house won’t last long! A great house in an established neighborhood in Farmington for a great price! Lots of updates! Beautiful home with a great fenced in back yard and cute deck for watching the kids play and those family BBQ’s.
Terre Du Lac / $210,000
Newly built home with a great location in Terre Du Lac. This home has all the upgrades with beautiful floors throughout including a full basement with stained concrete. The kitchen has everything you could want including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and popular subway tile backsplash. You will love the back deck and fenced in yard for your family and pets.
14053885 Farmington / $750,000
Location, Location, Location!! Approximately 24.77 acres at the edge of town. Farmington area is growing leaps and bounds, don’t let this opportunity pass you by! This property is currently not in the city limits, but possibly could be annexed into the city. Numerous possibilities, retirement community, residential lots, apartments, condo’s or even commercial.
Let Vicky Crocker Realty do the running for you! www.facebook.com/vickycrockerrealty .facebook.com/vickycrockerrealty
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The benefits of water features in garden landscapes
Many homeowners aspire to make their homes appear as beautiful and welcoming as possible. Exterior renovations may be high on homeowners’ to-do lists, and landscaping is oftentimes a key component of those projects. When planning gardens, homeowners may benefit by considering more than just flowers and shrubs while giving thought to other elements that can breathe vitality into their landscape designs. Water features can do just that, as such features provide more than just visual appeal. • Aesthetic appeal: Water elements stand out against the greenery and foliage and can be used to create focal points around the garden or yard. A single fountain can draw the eye, while a trickling stream or waterfall can deliver water to various spots in the landscape. • Soothing sound: Rain drops on a rooftop or
waves lapping on a shoreline elicit feelings of harmony and relaxation. Water features can bring that gentle sound close to home, further enhancing the ambiance. • Brings texture: Water has its own unique and fluid texture that can provide stark contrast to blades of grass or the hard lines of architectural elements, such as pergolas or retaining walls. A pond or fountain can soften lines. • Enhance the natural ecosystem: Water features can attract wildlife to a property. Birds may visit to take a quick sip, and dragonflies are sure to dart and hover over the shimmering ripples. Inviting natural wildlife to the yard can add hours of entertainment by enjoying the animals and insects. • Remedy problem areas: Rather than fighting with the landscape, homeowners can adapt it. An area of the yard prone to soggy conditions
or flooding can be transformed into a pond or waterfall to work with natural surroundings. • Foster a passion: Many people turn to water features so they can explore the hobby of nurturing an outdoor aquarium. Koi ponds are relatively easy to install and maintain, and the vibrant fish add visual appeal. • Add a personal touch: Water features are as unique as the homeowners who create them. To set landscaping apart from neighborsÕ homes, homeowners can add fountains, ponds or flowing water elements to their properties. Decorative water features also can be melded with pools and spas to help these manmade recreational areas seem like they were carved right out of the natural landscape. Water features can take landscapes to the next level with sounds, texture, movement, and beauty.
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19049587
Farmington • $126,000
3 Bedroom 2 Bath Ranch home with Full Unfinished Walk-out basement. Interior offers great open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, divided bedroom plan for extra privacy & master bathroom has double sink, jetted tub & separate shower.
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Middlebrook • $289,000
Hunters Paradise! Bring the Horses and 4-Wheelers. This property has an abundance of deer, turkey and hogs. Joins thousands of acres of National Forest Land and located near Johnson Shut-Ins State Park.
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Park Hills • $349,900
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Farmington • $185,000
Desloge • $165,000
Custom built 4 Bed & 4 1/2 bath home perfect for your family and entertaining on three acres with a country setting but just on the edge of town and close to everything.
Beautiful Updated 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Ranch home located in a well established great neighborhood. Home offers new pergo scratch resistant flooring in Living Room and all 3 Bedrooms, Newer water heater, Newer Roof and Newer Siding.
Excellent Location!! Nice 3 bedroom and 2 bath brick ranch style home with covered porch, patio, privacy fence & full unfinished walk-out basement. Home has finished two car attached garage plus one car built-in garage in basement.
19037110
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19025675
Farmingotn • $849,900
Absolutely STUNNING, One-of-a-kind CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECE on 46+ ACRES just south of Farmington. Home was designed by architect David Mason & built in 1993 using local stone & granite.
Farmington • $119,900
Take a look at this beautifully completely remodeled 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom home situated close to town. The interior of this home features all new paint, trim, interior doors, flooring, ceiling fans, light fixtures and more.
Park Hills • $39,900
TURN_KEY Business, established over 30 years ago. Great Income potential. Business and tools/ equipment, offers 1440 sq ft, 2 bays. Owner is simply retiring, currently used as Automotive Repair, dba, 3J’s Automotive.
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Desloge • $5,900
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Farmington • $595,000
GREAT BUY! Nice level building lot in a quiet area of Desloge! North County Schools. City utilities. This lot is perfect for new home! Close to schools, library and Desloge city park and public pool!
STUNNING PROPERTY! Lovely cedar sided home, stately situated on 27.42 Acres of beautiful, private, level land w/your own private GATED Entrance! Picture perfect setting with your own pond & gazebo!
Park Hills • $499,000
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES with this Excellent location! Situated close enough that utilities are available. Nice, mostly level 15.9 acres ready for development! This is a fantastic location for apartments, church or many possibilities.
Jim Triplett 573-760-4246
19036121
Cape Girardeau • $243,700 Stately 4 bed 3.5 bath, Full Brick Ranch Style home with great view. Home offers a lovely bright & open floor plan, featuring vaulted ceiling in living room, tray ceilings in dining room & master bedroom.
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environmentally Friendly Pest Control Pests come in a variety of forms: weeds, insects, animals, molds, and fungi to name a few. The need to control outdoor pests varies. Having some weeds in your garden or some grubs in your lawn may be tolerable. However, certain pests present serious threats in some years. Some pests can damage human and animal health, such as mosquitoes that carry diseases. Pesticides provide relief from many pests, but they are not the only solution to pest problems, according to the environmental Protection Agency. Learn more about environmentally friendly pest control at the ePA’s website at https://bit. ly/2n4HElW.
WATerIng Watering, of course, is key to a healthy lawn. But over- or under-watering your lawn is a mistake. The experts recommend hydrating the expanse of your lawn with an inch of water on a weekly basis, whether that comes from rain or through sprinklers or a hose. Water in the early morning to ensure absorption into the soil before the drying effects of the sun. Take care to water with care — over-saturation can cause soil to become infertile.
CLeAn And green Keeping your lawn free of supply added nutrients and growth; at the onset of fall, debris is necessary yearprovide more nutrients to MoWIng winterizing fertilizers cap- round, but especially at the one common misconcep- the soil and retain moisture extra shade that will enhance the health of your ture nutrients to protect under their shade. tion about mowing is the end of summer. With the CLIPPIngS lawn. grass from the harsh instinct to keep grass as coming of fall, leaves and It’s a mistake to treat weather to come. short as possible. It’s a debris left on the ground FerTILIzATIon SeedIng And grass clippings as waste. quick and time-saving can damage soil, creating an Fertilizing your lawn at WeedIng Instead, remove the bagmaneuver, but you actually inviting environment for Most lawns have patches the beginning and end of ging feature from your want to keep your grass bugs and unsafe conditions summer is crucial to year- that don’t grow properly or lawnmower if you have taller while maintaining a that can delay growth in the long lawn health. In spring, uniformly, so seeding is necone and let the shredded neat appearance. Taller spring. essary to prompt growth. To fertilizers fill grass with grass freely distribute into blades absorb more light avoid overworking the the grass. The cuttings will nutrients that inhibit and allow your lawn to
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It’s both a time to enjoy the outdoors and take pride in the overall look of your home. But it also requires extra work to keep your grass green through the heat and dryness. It’s also the time of year that will help keep your lawn healthy all year long. While some are wellversed in lawn care, others are experiencing the challenge for the first time. But each can benefit from these basic tips and procedures provided by the lawnmaintenance experts on the website LawnCare.org.
grass, seed just once and water on a routine schedule to encourage patient growth. removing the nuisance of weeds also requires patience and vigilance. Frequent inspection and weeding helps eliminate the ability of weeds to form roots and become even more harmful.
The summer season brings as many opportunities as challenges for homeowners, with lawn care and maintenance among them.
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RAY STATLER 573-783-9921 • CARLA SMALLEN 573-561-4175 IVAN STATLER 573-783-1316 • KIM UNDERWOOD 573-783-1410 TARA HALE 573-783-1848 • EMILY WINKELMAN 573-944-4178
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PRICE JUST REDUCED! #19022515 • $482,500 253 ACRE CATTLE FARM
Newer fencing, mixed woods & pasture. Lots of wildlife. Ponds. Great views, older house, barns & corrals. Won’t last at the new price.
317 ALDERGATE • FARMINGTON #19035807 • $107,500
Stunning brick ranch style home, sitting in a quiet neighborhood. Attached garage, large deck looking out to the back yard, and freshly landscaped. Newer metal roof, soffit, and fascia. This home also includes a beautiful wood burning fireplace right in the living room! PRICED TO SELL. Wont last long.
508 WEST MAIN • FREDERICKTOWN #19055187 • $189,000
Remodeled home. Home sits on a half acre lot of land in a very sought after neighborhood. A beautiful staircase enhances the entrance of the home. The main level includes a family room, living room, large laundry room, dining room, breakfast area, and kitchen. The master suite is made up of a 20X15 bedroom, fullbath and a walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and a full-bath is located on the second floor as well. The yard is neatly landscaped in the front and fenced-in in the back with a 24X20 garage/workshop.
4899 GILLESPIE • FARMINGTON #19054041 • $399,500
Custom built 4 bedroom 3 bath home on 4.6 acres just outta of Farmington . Beautiful hardwood floors open floor plan includes Kitchen , dinning & living area with fireplace . Large open Family in a walkout basement for pool table & gatherings. The deck is maintenance free and looks onto the 2 year old 50x30 detached garage/ shop building men dream of. Nicely landscaped property. Call us today for Appointment to look at this fine home on the edge of town.
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