San Benito Magazine June 19-25, 2020

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

JUNE 19, 2020

SAFETY CHECK-UP

Regular car maintenance keeps drivers safe P2 GARDENING P4 | HOME OF THE WEEK P6 | REAL ESTATE P7

Safety ty mind in

Car maintenance cannot be neglected as country gradually resumes traveling

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ar maintenance is often a scheduled chore when you're regularly driving. However, if you're driving less due to the current environment, maintenance can easily become a lesser priority or even completely forgotten.

Hankook Tire's latest Gauge Index found that as daily driving decreased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, nearly one-third (30 percent) of Americans have done less car cleaning and maintenance too.

But car maintenance is always important, especially as drivers around the country gradually resume their travels and hit the road.

Hankook Tire found that 60 percent of Americans expect to take more car trips moving forward, and with that in mind, offers five reasons why it's important to keep up with regular car maintenance:

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1. Safety

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First and foremost: Regular car maintenance helps increase safety when driving. This is especially important if your car has been parked for a while. Be sure to check your fluids (oil, washer, coolant, etc.) and inspect the tires to make sure that they haven't lost their pressure. After all, the Gauge revealed 70 percent of Americans have not regularly been checking tire pressure during the pandemic. Low tire

pressure can lead to several issues such as poor performance, premature wear, and higher rolling resistance which can impact fuel efficiency.

2. Save time and money Consistent car maintenance also helps extend the overall life of not only your tires, but the systems that drive them, including the engine, suspension, brakes and transmission. With the median price of a set of tires (4) ranging from $300-600, investing in regular tire upkeep such as rotations and alignment when necessary, helps deter more costly repairs down the road—making both your car, and your money, go further. And, you'll

save time. Regularly scheduled basic maintenance appointments traditionally don't take too long—and some dealerships and repair shops in the South Valley and San Benito County even offer special pick-up and dropoff appointments so you never have to leave the comfort of your home.

3. First place performance Just like a regular gym routine helps keep your muscle groups firing on all cylinders, regular trips to the mechanic can provide the same benefit to your car. Whether it's a crushing leg day (suspension) or a cardio bout (engine), routine inspection of your shoes (tires) will help

GET IT DONE Mechanics urge drivers to bring their vehicles in for service after months of disuse.

you maximize your workout traction so you're ready for the next round and running at peak performance.

4. Cleanliness

5. Vehicle value When the time comes to upgrade your vehicle, one of the first points of inspection is on the inside. A vehicle's internal condition is one of the key factors in determining its worth, so it's best to keep everything well-oiled and running smoothly, even if you don't have any immediate plans to trade it in.

While Hankook recommends adhering to your particular vehicle's outlined maintenance schedule, there are a few things that drivers can

do on a regular basis to provide added value.

Every month, double-check to make sure both headlights and taillights are working, fluids are topped off, and your belt and hose systems are running smoothly. Use the penny test to check your tire's tread. In addition, keeping a vehicle maintenance log helps you stay organized and ensure good habits that can have a real impact when it comes time to trade in.

If any issues do arise, Hankook recommends getting your vehicle checked out by a certified mechanic before getting back behind the wheel. —Brandpoint

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While cleaning the vehicle's interior and exterior was the primary maintenance measure (40 percent) Americans took at the height of quarantine, the idea of clean cars goes beyond just dust on the dashboard and sanitized seatbelts. It keeps the environment clean, too. Little maintenance checks add up to a big environmental impact. For example, regular oil changes contribute to a cleaner engine and

lower vehicle emissions, while properly inflated tires can contribute to better fuel efficiency.

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GARDENING

Kate Russell

PLAN A SCHEDULE Creating routines for your garden can lighten your load.

Too many plants?

Crowded gardens can be burdensome JUNE 19, 2020

By KATE RUSSELL

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re there too many plants in your garden?

There’s always room for that new variety of an old favorite, a gift plant from a fellow gardener, and all those vegetable seeds. Or is there?

Is there such a thing as too many plants? Many enthusiasts collect plants until it gets difficult to find a spot with enough sunlight and soil. But it’s not just a matter of real estate.

Unless your garden is a xeriscape, planted with cacti and succulents, it will require regular care.

If you have too many plants, that care can become burdensome. Vegetable seedlings need frequent watering to get a good start. Shrubs and hedges need pruning to stay attractive and healthy. Having too many plants, or the wrong sort of plants, can take its toll on gardeners of any skill level.

Growing the wrong sort of plants means wasted time, money and water. Do you find yourself nursing along plants that never seem to thrive? And plants illsuited to where you live? When summer heat hits, how much time do you have to spend watering to keep everything alive and healthy?

The water may come out of your spigot easily enough, but we all know that it’s a valuable resource. There are limits to what we can responsibly use. This is especially true in drought-prone areas. Installing plants that use a lot of water means spending time watering those plants. Do you have an hour every morning in summer to water your garden? And is that water well spent?

Whether your garden consists of a strip of balcony or acres of farmland, there is a limit to the number of plants your space can handle. Cramming too many plants too closely together is an invitation to pests and diseases. Preventing those problems can save a lot of time. Yellow sticky sheets and sticky barriers go a long way toward reducing pest problems.

If you have too many plants, especially the wrong sort of plants, you may find yourself wondering why in the world you ever started gardening in the first place. There are only so many hours in a day and taking care of plants takes time. Do yourself and your garden a favor and aim for just the right number and type of plants for you, your soil and your garden with these actions: • Grow plants suited to your microclimate.

• Provide plants with enough space for good airflow.

• Group plants according to their water usage.

• Remove plants that are not thriving or which require more effort than they are worth.

• Create routines that lighten your load.

• If specific pests arrive every year, make a plan of attack before they arrive.

Rather than feeling overwhelmed and exhausted because of too many plants, put your time, effort and water into plants worth having.

Kate Russell is a UCCE Master Gardener in Santa Clara County. For information, visit mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu or call 408.282.3105 between 9:30am-12:30pm, Monday through Friday.

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HOME OF THE WEEK

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FRUIT TREES GALORE More than 1,500 apple trees surround

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Apple trees and more

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Five-acre property includes sizable orchard and outbuilding

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The single-story home, built in 1998, features a vaulted beam

ceiling in the great room with fireplace, granite counters, oak cabinetry, dual heating and cooling zones, extensive hardwood floors, a threecar garage, wet bar and more. Outside there is a detached outbuilding with its own office and bathroom.

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