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Rainscaping: an answer to storm runoff problems

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Numerous state and local groups are holding workshops and providing rebates for residents who add tormwater runoff such refinements to their properties can quickly drain a as rain barrels, cisterns, permeable homeowner’s wallet. The paving, settling ponds, green roofs flooding erodes yards, and berms. soaks basements, pol“Iowa is providing training for lutes streams and wastes a precious professionals — certified rainscapresource. ers — who are designing some of But rainscaping — an integrated those programs,” Sauer said. system of directed water flow and “Many of these agencies also settling basins — can convert those build large-scale infiltration systems losses into gains by providing new projects on public lands,” said Cleo wildlife habitat, beautifying proper- Woelfle-Erskine, who along with ties and in some cases providing Apryl Uncapher wrote “Creating food for the dinner table.

Rain Gardens.” (Timber Press, “It’s becoming a pattern of cap- 2012). ture and reuse rather than simply Landscapers often merge art moving the water off,” said Pat with science. “In Portland, Ore., Sauer, Rainscaping Iowa Program many parking lots and curb strips administrator. “There are more sport swales (depressions) and reoptions out there than just rain tention basins, often decorated with gardens. We’re looking more comsculptures of leaping fish,” Woelfleprehensively at what can be done Erskine said. on the landscape.”

Rainscaping, though, can be exBy Dean Fosdick

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Rainscaping features can be expensive and complicated or simple and cheap, like this rain barrel capturing water from a downspout on a rural home in northern Belgium.

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5 | March 2013 | Moscow-Pullman Daily News pensive and complicated. So why bother?

“A rain garden is not only a beautiful, low-maintenance, water-saving garden, but can additionally provide habitat and forage for local fauna, sustain select edibles for harvest, reduce pollution, flooding and erosion to nearby rivers and become a daily reminder of the importance of water conservation,” Uncapher said.

Yards vary, and rainscaping designs must be site specific. Some suggestions: l Perk. Conduct a soil test to see if your yard will percolate (drain) rainwater, Sauer said. “If it doesn’t perk, then all you’ll be left with is standing water.

If your yard is hard, like concrete, you’ll have to improve the soil.” l Plant native. Prairie plants and woodland seedlings with deep roots help soak up stormwater, filter pollutants and recharge groundwater levels, Sauer said.

“Using native plants also helps ensure they’ll survive their new setting.” l Installing a residential rain garden, which is a saucer-like depression in the ground that captures rain from a downspout, driveway or patio, is the simplest and least expensive way to retain stormwater, Woelfle-Erskine said. But here’s his kicker: “They won’t work if your yard is uphill from your house.” l Use permeable materials like

bricks, paving blocks or gravel on driveways and walkways, with spacing that allows water to seep into the soil. l Edibles. Berries, asparagus, fiddlehead ferns, fruit trees, winter squash, Brussels sprouts, and culinary and tea herbs can be creative additions in the right rain garden sites, but use them with care. “Be aware of where the water is flowing into your rain garden from,” Uncapher said. “Rain gardens serving to intersect runoff from potentially polluted surfaces are not ideal for edibles unless soil and water nutrients are tested and monitored.”

Rain gardens and related rainscaping features give homeowners a chance to be part of the stormwater and pollution solution, while serving aesthetic and functional purposes, said Bob Spencer, RainWise program manager for the City of Seattle.

“Not only are the gardens attractive landscaping, they are protecting our water bodies and the creatures that live there,” he said.

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Art complements science on this settlement pond in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood.

Sediment ponds slow the flow of storm water, allowing particles and pollutants to settle out. The accumulations are removed every five years or so by Seattle Public Utilities crews, leaving cleaner and clearer water to flow downstream.

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Games and toys to keep pets happy

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ur dogs are often as fat as we are, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

Family cats can look like furry ottomans. At Tufts University, they’ve set up an obesity clinic at the vet school.

It’s time to get our pets up and at ‘em.

Dogs and cats love to play, and there are scores of great toys to engage their bodies and minds.

Be mindful of your pet’s breed and character when choosing games and toys, advises Victoria Wells, senior manager for behavior and training at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ adoption center in New York City.

DOGS “Scent-oriented dogs will respond best to games that involve seeking out something that has an odor, so hide treats around the house that they have to locate,” she says. “Buy toys that The Company of Animals, LLC you can hide treats inside, and the dog has Treat mazes for dogs and cats make it a challenge to extricate the treats, to tumble it to get at them.” engaging the animal’s mind and making the reward more satisfying.

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7 | March 2013 | Moscow-Pullman Daily News tion just as people do, says Wells.

Spot’s Seek a Treat sliding puzzle and Discovery Wheel might fill the bill. Company of Animals has a Twister treat-finding game. The Kong line of toys are pack pleasers; the toys have holes at one end to hide treats, and the heavy-duty rubber construction makes them tough enough for larger dogs. (Available at many pet stores, or at www.wag.com ; www.companyofanimals.co.uk ) Big, energetic dogs will have fun chasing the sturdy Varsity Ball. And for a little humor, consider Moody Pet’s Humunga lips-, tongue- or moustache-shaped chew toys that give your dog a hilarious visage when they’re holding them. (www.varsitypetsonline.com ; www.moodypet.com ) Dogs that love to interact love to tug — and Wells says that, contrary to some opinion, tugging can be a great game.

“It’s all about who’s in control of the game. You decide when you play it, when the toy must be released, when it must be dropped,” she says.

Teaching these skills early in a puppy’s life makes play a lifelong joy. But even a rescue dog can learn, with patience and understanding.

Try a tennis ball attached to a rope, which makes retrieving and throwing easy — no slobbery balls to grip. Petco also offers Bamboo’s Combat Bone, a soft and

floatable bone-shaped tugger, while Homegoods’ extensive pet department, HG Pet, has great squeak-and-fetch options too. (www.petco.com , www.homegoods.com ) Sturdy coils of small, medium or large marine-grade rope also do the job, but for multi-dog tug action, consider Ruff Dawg’s four-handled rubber toy. (www.wag.com ) If you’ve got a ball-loving dog, you’ve probably spent hours throwing one; tennis balls seem to be the toy of choice. For something a little different, consider the Mystery Tree, which requires the dog to trip a lever to release the ball. And for truly energetic canines, get the Hyperdog Launcher, which shoots up to four balls 220 feet via a slingshot-like contraption.

No more goober-y hands or sore throwing arms. (www.activedogtoys.com ) Some dogs love hide and seek; Kyjen has a plush tree trunk you stuff with mini squirrels for Dog to extricate. (www.kyjen. com ) And how about chasing bubbles? Activedogtoys.com has the automatic Bubbletastic and Bubble Buddy, which blow bacon- or chicken-scented bubbles.

Perform a toy test: Does your pet respond best to a plush toy, a ball or an interactive food toy?

On his website Cesarsway.com, dog behavior specialist and TV show host Cesar Millan advises that toys can help a dog

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learn not to bite. With puppies, introduce toys quickly as substitutes for hands.

Wells suggests some easy-to-make homemade toys. Poke holes in a 2-liter soda bottle and fill it with a few kibbles: Pawing the bottle will randomly release the treats.

A popular treat at shelters is a savory ice pop. “We put some treats in deli or carryout containers, then fill them with water or chicken stock” and freeze them, she says.

Caregivers also scent objects with cinnamon, clove or lavender at different times of day, she says, depending on whether they want to energize or soothe their furry charges.

When you leave the house for a long period, Wells say, “limit the number of toys you leave out. Just like children, pets get bored if their entire toy box is available to them every day.”

CATS Cats appreciate an interesting toy as much as dogs do. Kitty condos, which often have several elevations and platforms to climb, sit on and hide in, are excellent choices.

“Vertical hiding places and sanctuaries are very important to cats,” notes Wells, since they seek these out in the wild.

Look for upholstered versions in knead-

able micro plush, or carpet remnants.

Scratching posts made of sturdy jute will save your furniture, and can be purchased or made at home. A feline version of the mouse exercise wheel is available at Catwheelcompany.com.

Other homemade cat toys include toilet paper rolls filled with catnip or treats, which the cats release by batting the toy around, and wands made out of rulers, rubber bands and feathers, Wells says. Cats get their own version of the ice pop, she says: 3-ounce drink cups filled with cat food and chicken or beef stock, and then frozen.

A fun interactive family toy might be the Abo Cat Tunnel: Kids and pets chase each other through a nylon tube. The Bergan Catnip Cyclone involves a circular track on which a cat spins a ball filled with catnip; the more twirls, the more catnip aroma released. A feathery teaser can be attached. The Cataction Magneticat provides a magnetized bug on the end of a wand that bobbles around while your cat tries to catch it. (www.petco.com ) The Ba Da Beam Rotating Laser Cat Toy features a battery-operated laser. (www. drsfostersmith.com ) At Catchannel.com, find tips on making your own versions of wand, tug and climbing toys out of boxes, paper bags and other household items.

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GARDENING

Nature follows a number pattern called Fibonacci

By Lee Reich Associated Presss

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hat do pine cones and paintings have in common? A 13th century Italian mathematician named Leonardo of Pisa.

Better known by his pen name, Fibonacci, he came up with a number sequence that keeps popping up throughout the plant kingdom, and the art world too.

A fibonacci sequence is simple enough to generate: Starting with the number one, you merely add the previous two numbers in the sequence to generate the next one. So the sequence, early on, is 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 and so on.

NUMBERS AND PLANTS To see how it works in nature, go outside

and find an intact pine cone (or any other cone). Look carefully and you’ll notice that the bracts that make up the cone are arranged in a spiral. Actually two spirals, running in opposite directions, with one rising steeply and the other gradually from the cone’s base to its tip.

Count the number of spirals in each direction — a job made easier by dabbing the bracts along one line of each spiral with a colored marker. The number of spirals in either direction is a fibonacci number. I just counted 5 parallel spirals going in one direction and 8 parallel spirals going in the opposite direction on a Norway spruce cone.

Or you might examine a pineapple.

Focus on one of the hexagonal scales near the fruit’s midriff and you can pick out three spirals, each aligned to a different pair of opposing sides of the hexagon. One set rises gradually, another moderately and the third steeply. Count the number of spirals and

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This undated photo shows a spruce cone with a marked fibonacci number sequence. A numbers sequence thought up by the 13th century Italian mathematician known as Fibonacci plays out in plants, from pine cones to pineapples.

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9 | March 2013 | Moscow-Pullman Daily News you’ll find eight gradual, 13 moderate and 21 steeply rising ones. Fibonacci numbers again.

Scales and bracts are modified leaves, and the spiral arrangements in pine cones and pineapples reflect the spiral growth habit of stems. To confirm this, bring in a leafless stem from some tree or shrub and look at its buds, where leaves were attached. The buds range up the stem in a spiral pattern, which kept each leaf out of the shadow of leaves just above it. The amount of spiraling varies from plant to plant, with new leaves developing in some fraction — such as 2/5, 3/5, 3/8 or 8/13 — of a spiral. Eureka, the numbers in those fractions are fibonacci numbers!

You can determine the fraction on your dormant stem by finding a bud directly above another one, then counting the number of full circles the stem went through to get there while generating buds in between.

So if the stems made three full circles to get a bud back where it started and generated eight buds getting there, the fraction is 3/8, with each bud 3/8 of a turn off its neighbor upstairs or downstairs. Different plants have favored fractions, but they evidently don’t read the books because I just computed fractions of 1/3 and 3/8 on a single apple stem, which is supposed to have a fraction of 2/5.

All are fractions with fibonacci numbers, at least.

NUMBERS AND ART I haven’t forgotten about the artists. It turns out there are certain proportions we humans generally find pleasing: the rectangular proportions of a painting, for example, or the placement of a focal point in a painting.

In a painting, for example, the Golden Cut states that the ratio of the distance of the focal point from the closer side to the farther side of a painting is the same as the ratio of the distance from the farther side to the painting’s whole width. A pleasing ratio, it turns out, is 0.618... or, if you want to use the inverse, 1.618... . Enter fibonacci: Divide any fibonacci number by the fibonacci number before or after it and you get 0.618... or 1.618..., not exactly at first, but closer and closer the higher the fibonacci number you start with. Try it.

FIND OUT MORE For a good visual explanation of fibonacci in nature, visit http://allbleedingstops.blogspot. com/2012/01/spirals-and-fibonacci-series-andpine.html .

For more about basic fibonacci, try the books “Fascinating Fibonaccis: Mystery and Magic in Numbers” and Trudi Hammel Garland’s “Fibonacci Fun: Fascinating Activities with Intriguing Numbers” (both from Dale Seymour Publications).

FLOORING

How to select a customized hardwood floor in 4 easy steps Metro Editorial

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o other flooring option delivers the splendour, warmth and value of natural wood. Today there are countless colours available to choose from as well as different species, each with their unique characteristics. No matter the decor style of your home -- modern, contemporary, zen, rustic or urban -- today’s hardwood flooring manufacturers have something for every style and taste.

In fact, one of North America’s leading manufacturers, Mercier Wood Flooring, boasts over 13 wood species and 74 rich colors and one can choose among over 2,000 options of every conceivable description.

“From natural rustic looks to cutting edge contemporary, we can offer so many colors, species, finishes, strip

widths, and grades that the possibilities for personalizing your floor are almost endless,” explained Michel Collin, Director of Marketing for Mercier.

Here are the four key steps to consider, according to Collin, to create a unique centerpiece hardwood floor that’s custom tailored for any interior space from country home to urban loft.

1. Color scheme Are you looking for something light or dark? Understated or with bold character? Choose the color that best matches your decor from a wide variety of colors available in each species. For uniform hue and a clean look, opt for either “Select & Better” or “Premium” grades. If you enjoy more pronounced color variation and wood with more character, you may prefer “Antique” or “Classic” grades.

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10 | March 2013 | Moscow-Pullman Daily News 2. Species From Red Oak, Hard Maple, Yellow Birch, White Ash, White Oak or Brazilian Cherry, each wood species has its own personality and distinct look (grades and width) that comes across in its maturity, hardness, and durability.

3. Gloss Depending on the species, you can choose between a matte, semi-gloss and satin finish. A matte, semi-gloss finish tends to project a more formal atmosphere; whereas the natural look of a satin finish will feel more casual and better disguise wear and tear.

4. Widths and textures Wider planks, which are becoming increasingly popular, tend to create a more casual rustic appearance, while narrow planks are more formal. Manufacturers, such as Mercier, are now offering 61/2” and even 71/4” boards in certain species. This is part of the emerging trend of the last few years where consumers are seeking more rustic looks for their hardwood flooring choices. Along with wider boards, another way this is achieved is with the latest use of different textures to give wood either a distressed look of barn wood, prominent knots or the natural lines of boards planed the old fashioned way. More information on the Nature Collection and the latest trends in wood flooring is available at www.mercierwoodflooring.com.

BACKYARD

Shopping for a fire pit

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eople have sat around an open fire outdoors for centuries. Not only does fire provide warmth and light, but also it offers a relaxing setting for conversation and socialization.

The outdoor fire pit has transformed the concept of backyard entertaining.

Homeowners understand how a fire pit can add value to a home and make their yard an inviting place to be on a summer evening or a chilly autumn night.

Outdoor fire pits are a relatively new creation that continue to grow in popularity. Once available strictly through specialty retailers, fire pits can now be found on the shelves of many home improvement and big box stores as well as online.

Fire pits can add a lot to a home’s exterior entertaining area. Some fire pit styles and materials will last longer than others.

Homeowners should assess their needs and the space available before choosing a fire pit for their home.

First, homeowners must decide if they want a permanent or portable fire pit. If

you are ready to make an enduring change to your yard and landscape, then a permanent fire pit is the way to go. These can be made of stone or brick and are often very durable. Permanent fire pits can be incorporated into landscape designs to create a professional patio look. They’re also some of the safer types of fire pits because they cannot be knocked over and the bricks or retaining wall construction provide a barrier around the fire.

Portable fire pits are freestanding units that can be moved around the yard on a whim. They also can be loaded into the car and taken to a neighbor’s house or even to the beach. Portable fire pits are less expensive than permanent models, and some homeowners prefer a trial run with a portable pit before deciding to install a permanent structure.

Portable fire pits are made of metal and usually coated with a fireproof paint. Over time, exposure to the elements can cause the metal to rust or weaken, something homeowners should consider prior to purchase.

Homeowners also must consider a fuel source. Wood is a common fuel source for

fire pits. Wood can be inexpensive, especially when gathered from around the yard.

However, a wood-burning fire will constantly have to be fed with new branches.

If you want to have a roaring fire but don’t want to maintain it, then a gas-fueled fire pit is better. Natural gas fire pits can run off of a portable propane tank (think barbecue tank) or be directly connected to a home’s natural gas supply.

Now you can decide on the style. Gas fire pits will give you a greater number of design options, but there are still plenty of choices with wood fire pits. From bowlshaped pits to rectangular-shaped pits to barrel-style pits to chimineas, there are designs to fit most preferences and size constraints.

Once you have chosen a fire pit, safety should prevail. Here are some tips to consider.

l Keep the fire pit away from the home and objects that can burn. Maintain

a safe distance from the fire pit at all times. l The best place to have the fire pit is on hard stone, cement or tile. Portable fire pits can be placed on patio stones in the lawn. l Use a screen to keep embers and sparks from escaping during use. l Keep children a good distance away from the fire pit and always supervise when the pit is in use.

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The design features 2,808 square feet on two levels. Soaring entertaining spaces make it seem larger than it is.

The two-story entryway and double doors to the foyer lead inside, where the view extends straight back through the living room to the rear lanai. Formal living areas grab your attention both here and in the semi-enclosed dining room.

The family room, complete with a

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