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FLOORING INSTALLATIONS and repairs on all types of flooring; refinishing. Interior / exterior painting / remodeling. All types of snow removal. Free estimates. Call Christian (413)-265-9006
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GOT DRAFTY WINDOWS?
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INTERIOR, EXTERIOR painting: Handyman services, Decks, staining, pressure washing, gutter cleaning. Fully insured. Free estimates. Jose Miranda (413)-212-2812, (413)-464-9848.
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TAX PREPARATION Services: Local service, reasonable rates. Nadine Hawver (413)-441-4893.
KIND, RELIABLE housekeeper. Vacation properties, large/small properties, Air BnBs. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Serving clients for many years. References available. Call (413)-717-0791.
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RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL Cleaning in all Southern Berkshire, Columbia County NY and Ct. Fully insured Cell (413)-854-3411 call or text. Email Berkshireclean023 @gmail.com
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THE FLOOR SPECIALIST. Sanding, refinishing restoration of old floors, bleaching/white staining. When quality counts call Frank Monda (860)-671-0468. thefloorspecialist@ verizon.net
WE DO RUBBER roofing for your low pitched roofs. Please call Southern Berkshire Builders (413)-429-7101.
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PECANS (1 oz.) = 11% RDA Fiber + Healthy Fats
Though pecans may not land on most people’s radar unless they’re served in pies, this valuable nut packs quite a nutritional punch. According to the International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research & Education Foundation, a 1-ounce serving of pecans provides 11 percent of the daily recommended intake of dietary fiber. The ITNCNREF also notes that pecans are a great source of healthy fats, as 60 percent of the 20 grams of total fat found in a 1-ounce serving is from monounsaturated fat while 30 percent is from polyunsaturated fat.
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2002 JEEP LAREDO. High miles, red, extra back doors. New rotors, tires 500 miles on them. All glass good. $2000 obo. (518)-526-5252 cell.
2002 ROCKWOOD Freedom pop-up camper with slideout, refrigerator, stove, sink and outside grill. Sleeps 6-8. Good condition. $2,500 obo. (860)-435-7071.
VINTAGE 1971 MOTOGUZZI
ABASSADOR 750 CC. Great original condition. Recently tuned. $4,500. Call or text 617-784-7929.
2009 DODGE RAM 2500 Mega Cab. 111k on truck but most everything rebuilt at 105k including engine, 30k invested. 6" lift, 37" tires, very clean. $21,500 OBO. Text Al for pictures 518-428-2618.
2014 FORD ESCAPE: Grey, 52,000 miles, excellent condition, $13,000. 860-824-7083 or 959-202-1151.
FOR SALE: 5 brand new Goodyear Wrangler tires. P245/75R16. Price $450 or best offer. Call (413)446-8843.
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FERRIS LAWN MOWER. 61" deck, like new, 40 hours. Was $12,500 new. Asking $8500. (413)-229-7915.
GARDENERS: Composted black gold organic cow manure. $35 per yard. Your truck. Sandisfield. (860)-671-0327.
GARDENING ASSISTANT wanted 4-5 days per week thru Nov. Mainly fine gardens in Sheffield, Copake. Small ecological company. Sincere interest, conscientious, detailed, dependable, physically able, own car. Voicemail (860)-601-1751.
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IF YOU ARE LOOKING for a hard worker, occasionally, to help maintain your property for a reasonable price, call Tim. I will help with gardening, weed-whipping, brush cutting, tree work, pruning, power washing, raking, and more. Just ask! (413)-717-7372. References.
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GROW CANNABIS? If you are interested in growing your own this year, come to Glass and Grow! We carry seeds, starts, nutrients, lights, and everything else you need for an amazing grow this season. For more info visit either of our two locations in Great Barrington, or call us at (413)-717-4009.
LAWN MOWER REPAIR. Will pick up and deliver. Reasonable rates. Mike (413)229-8529.
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KAREN SHREEFTER Landscape Design, creating, renovating, and maintaining captivating landscapes and gardens with my clients. Gift certificates available. Call (413)-528-1387.
MOWING: Now Scheduling Weekly & Bi-Weekly Mows. Free Estimates. Owens Services. 518-521-7787 or oliverowensservices @gmail.com.
ROTO-TILLING WITH garden-mounted tiller. Reasonable rates. Mike (413)-229-8529.
PROFESSIONAL GARDEN-
ING Services- Call Ant's Plants LLC. today to get on our schedule for weeding, new installation, mulch, pruning and many more services. We also sell our own homegrown plants. Servicing Northwest Litchfield County and Southern Berkshire County. 860-491-5045.
SPRING & FALL CLEANUPS
Let your winter debris become our problem. Free estimates. Licensed, insured. Strong Oak Landscaping (413)-644-5164.
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TOP OF THE LINE, seated Lawn Mower that can handle very large areas in less time. Zero turn Exmark S Series Model Lazar Z with a 60" deck. Purchased locally, new, 6+/- years ago. Used only 4 seasons. $7,500(vs. $15-16, 000 new today). Call 917-528-0948.
TREE SERVICE: Residential Tree Work. Professional and safe, very skilled and efficient climbers. Busch Tree Service, (860)-307-7254. Free Estimates.
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TREE WORK: From trimming to removal. First class climbers previously employed by Asplundh. Exceptional, safe, cost efficient. Licensed and insured. Strong Oak Landscaping (413)-644-5164.
Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by yielding tasty produce. They also offer important habitats and food sources for both insects and animals.
While growing a vegetable or flower garden can turn into a rewarding hobby, or even a passion, gardening also can be overwhelming — particularly when the results are less than stellar. Novice gardeners have scores of resources at their disposal, including the advice of gardeners who have made mistakes and learned from them. The following guidance can make home gardens that much more successful.
. START SMALL. You may have visions of an expansive garden but it is smart to start small and build on what you find successful, which includes plants that thrive in your lawn and garden. This also is beneficial if you are unsure of vegetable yields. Several blooming plants producing bushels of crops can be overwhelming, especially if you can't get to harvesting or cooking them in a timely fashion.
. ASSESS THE SOIL. Plants need nutrient-rich soil to encourage extensive root systems and produce strong, hardy plants, according to the gardening resource GrowVeg. Nourish soil with organic matter, such as manure, compost, shredded leaves, and natural mulch. You can have your soil tested for pH and other characteristics that make it friendly or averse to plants at a local garden center.
. ARM YOURSELF WITH KNOWLEDGE. Do you know how deeply to plant seeds and how far apart to space plants? Are you aware of the sunlight needs of certain flowers or plants? If not, read the packaging and do your research so your plants have the best chance of not only sprouting, but also surviving.
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. SIT IN YOUR YARD AND OBSERVE. Watch the way the sunlight dances over areas of your landscape. Take note of which areas get the most sun and shade. This will help you plan what to plant and where to plant it. Vegetable gardens tend to need ample sunlight to bear pick-worthy produce. You can give plants a leg up by growing them in optimal conditions.
. CHOOSE HARDY VARIETIES. Certain plants have been bred to thrive in your climate, including heattolerant plants for climates with sweltering summer sun. Consult with a local gardening center to figure out which plant zone you are in and which plants will do best within that zone.
. USE RAINWATER. Rainwater contains fewer contaminants and additives than tap water, which can benefit garden plants. Collect rainwater in rain barrels and use irrigation systems to deliver it to the garden. Home gardens can yield many gifts, from flowers to fruit. Beginners can utilize some time-tested strategies to increase their chances of planting a successful garden. TF225989
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