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109 Breckenridge Loop Lafayette, LA 70506
Alma Criddle, Realtor. CRS
Cell: 337-288-3363 • Office: 337-267-4076 • acriddle@vaneatonromero.com
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818 Alonda Drive Whittington Oaks 4BR/2.5BA - 2549 LA - $424,000
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106 Franklin Lane Congress West 4BR/2BA - 1999 LA - $238,000
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133 Pinnacle Drive Pinnacle Place 3BR/2BA - 1658 LA - $219,000
325 Elmwood Drive Broadmoor Terrace 4BR/2BA - 1798 LA - $225,000
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808 Canberra Road Acadiana Woods Ph III 3BR/2BA - 1795 LA - $212,000
302 Habitat Ridge Drive The Reserve 4BR/3BA - 2235 LA - $368,000
117 Gatesmere Court Walkers Lake 4BR/2BA - 2130 LA - $320,000
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106 King Ranch Drive King Ranch 3BR/2.5BA - 2334 LA - $469,000
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143 Rue Chelsea Hickory Ridge Estates 4BR/2.5BA - 2341 LA - $339,900
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705 Ember Grove Crossing The Reserve At Woodlake 4BR/3.5BA - 2966 LA - $578,000
Please visit our open houses this weekend. While attending open houses it’s encouraged that you follow CDC guidelines when entering the homes listed below. Thanks for taking time to visit our open houses and our agents are waiting to assist you.
OPEN HOUSES 12:00pm - 2:00pm
June 28, 2020
806 Canberra ........................................$234,000 ............................ Wendy Wells 109 Breckenridge Loop......................$325,000 ............................Alma Criddle 605 Silverstone Road 205B..............$479,900.......................... Melanie Doyle
12:30pm - 3:00pm
227 Stoneburg .......................................$178,900 .................... Kirk Schexnaider 234 Whispering Meadows................$271,150...................... Kirk Schexnaider 208 Whispering Meadows ...............$273,000.................... Kirk Schexnaider
1:00pm - 2:30pm
109 Hidden Hills Drive ......................$176,000 ....................... Teresa Scarsella 229 Princeton Woods Loop..............$875,000............................ Susan Martin 302 Rue Chartres Vieux Carre 2BR/2BA - 1034 LA - $118,900
140 Country Village Drive Country Village 3BR/2BA - 1551 LA - $189,900
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411 Biltmore Way River Ranch 4BR/4.5BA - 3760 LA - $1,125,000
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218 Cresthill Drive Field Crest Estates 3BR/2.5BA - 2383 LA - $335,000
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221 Teljean Road 5BR/4BA/1HB - 3940 LA $535,000
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1:00pm - 3:00pm 173 Vital Street.......................................$213,750 ................................Allen Dugas 325 Elmwood Drive.............................$225,000 .Setareh Mirian-Delcambre 128 Parduton .........................................$275,000......................Bridgit Chaisson 122 S. Montauban Drive.....................$318,750.................. Sharon Henderson 211 Lemongrass Lane .........................$389,000 ......................David Edmiston 106 King Ranch Drive ........................$469,000......................Gema Edmiston 122 Club View........................................$539,000 ...................... Hayley Dumont
1:00pm - 4:00pm
206 Waterhouse Road........................$422,500 ....................... Corey Fontenot
1:30pm - 3:00pm
105 Knobcrest Drive............................$210,000....................... Stefanie Kellner 303 Beacon Drive Beacon Hills Village 3BR/2BA - 1749 LA - $215,500
110 San Domingo Drive San Sebastian 4BR/2BA - 1800 LA - $269,900
112 San Domingo Drive San Sebastian 4BR/2BA - 1800 LA - $269,900
114 San Domingo Drive San Sebastian 4BR/2BA - 1800 LA - $269,900
106 Gray Birch Loop Cottonwood Pond 4BR/2BA - 1875 LA - $210,000
2:00pm - 3:30pm
127 Heartwood Circle .........................$849,900 ........................... Midge Parker
2:00pm - 4:00pm 114 Vestige Circle ..................................$275,000........................Sara A Whitney 209 Baltusrol Drive .............................$296,500 .............................Kathy Welch 101 Kansas St. ........................................$390,000...................... Frances Prejean 107 Capri Court.....................................$635,000 ............................... Laura Cope 122 Princeton Woods Loop...............$760,000 ............................Coco Dupont 127 Princeton Woods Loop...............$875,000.................................Allen Duhe
2:30pm - 4:00pm
204 Cedar Lake Drive ........................$354,000...........................Becky Gogola 103 W Vallauris Drive La Bon Vie 3BR/3BA - 2759 LA - $385,000
101 Alexis Lane Ashland Park 3BR/2BA - 2157 LA - $239,999
607 Richland Avenue River Ranch 3BR/2.5BA - 3035 LA - $665,000
4 Eureka Plantation Rd Tract 3B 2BR/2BA/1HB - 4679 LA $1,500,000
208 Bambi Drive Rivers Bend 4BR/2.5BA - 2400 LA - $214,900
214 S Audubon Boulevard River Drive 4BR/3BA - 2110 LA - $229,000
107 Drifting Sands Lane Summer Wind 3BR/3BA - 2375 LA - $425,125
111 Canterbury Road Greenbriar Estates 4BR/3.5BA - 3770 LA - $550,000
825 Belle Drive Belle Terre 3BR/2BA - 1930 LA - $225,900
507 Heritage Park Road Lakes On The Teche 3BR/2.5BA - 1697 LA - $239,000
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501 N. Montauban Drive ...................$261,500............................ Susan Martin
3:00pm - 5:00pm
133 Pinnacle ...........................................$219,000 .......................... Melanie Doyle
1231 Delcambre Road Delcambre Landing 3BR/2BA - 1882 LA - $253,900
1566 E Bridge Street Champagne 4BR/3BA - 3338 LA - $325,000
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1100 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, La 70506
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upscale new construction home within an established neighborhood with easy access to the Rare interstate. This impressive antique brick home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. You can combine an elegant lifestyle with easy living and low maintenance. The lovely open floor plan includes hickory engineered wood flooring, granite countertops, beautiful woodwork, and a spacious living area with a stylish built-in LED electric fireplace. There is an abundance of space for seating to accommodate a large household or for entertaining. The kitchen features custom bench window seating, slab granite
109 Breckenridge Loop Lafayette, LA 70506 4 BR / 2.1 BA – 2,348 SF
$325,000
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with a stylish backsplash, and a custom vent hood with pot filler. The kitchen flows into the dining and living rooms, where windows allow natural lighting. The master suite is located downstairs, with 3 bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. The master bath features a large tiled shower, separate garden tub, double vanities, and spacious walk-in master closet. A large under-stairs closet provides additional storage for a pantry or other use. You will enjoy the added living space of the upstairs landing, as well as the large bedroom closets. The rear covered patio features a wood ceiling and plumbing connections to accommodate your outdoor kitchen plans. Small backyard for easy maintenance. Subdivision includes voluntary HOA membership which includes use of the pool and tennis courts. of the pool and tennis courts.
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2545 SE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA
$895,000
21,579 sqft
Located along the Energy Corridor. Contains three buildings, completely fenced.
308 Westgate Rd., Lafayette, LA $398,000 BLOCKED RIGHT-OF-WAY Q: I HAVE SEVERAL ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY NORTH OF LAFAYETTE THAT I USE FROM TIME TO TIME FOR HUNTING AND FISHING. A LONG TIME AGO, I WAS GRANTED A RIGHT-OF-WAY THROUGH A SMALL PORTION MY NEIGHBOR’S LAND THAT GIVES ME ACCESS TO A PORTION MY PROPERTY. THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WAS ESTABLISHED WHEN THE PROPERTY WAS PARTITIONED. MY NEIGHBOR IS NOW DOING THINGS TO BLOCK OFF MY ACCESS. FOR EXAMPLE, HE RECENTLY PUT A METAL GATE ACROSS THE ROADWAY. WHAT CAN I DO TO ENFORCE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY?
A: You should start by showing your neighbor the document that gave you the right-of-way. Assuming you were, in fact, granted a right-ofway, then it’s clearly illegal for your neighbor to deny you access to your land. If your neighbor continues to try and block your access, you should hire a lawyer with experience in real estate matters to help you. To start, your lawyer will probably want to review the document that partitioned the land, because that is what sets forth your rights. If you’re lucky, a letter from your lawyer will be enough to put a stop to your neighbor’s actions. Unfortunately, however, if your neighbor continues to block your access, you’ll probably have no option but to sue.
FOR A FIRE INSURANCE CLAIM, WHAT PROOF IS ENOUGH PROOF? Q: IF OUR HOUSE WAS TO BE DESTROYED BY FIRE, WHAT KIND OF INFORMATION WOULD OUR INSURANCE COMPANY NEED FROM US IN ORDER TO PROCESS OUR CLAIM? WOULD WE HAVE TO PRODUCE A COPY OF OUR HOMEOWNER’S POLICY OR WOULD THEY HAVE THAT ON FILE? A: You won’t have to produce a copy of your policy. Your insurance company can provide you with a copy. As for other types of information you will need, the more you have, the better. In almost all cases, you will be asked to list, item by item, what you owned. This can be a very tedious and stressful process, especially, when you have been ousted from your home. To ensure the claim process goes smoothly, you should make a detailed inventory of your belongings now. You should also photograph or videotape the interior and exterior of your house. Of course, you should store this list and the video or photos somewhere other than your home, because you don’t want them to be destroyed along with your possessions. Pictures and/or video footage are important
because, not only can they help you identify precisely what you owned, but they can also help you remember your smaller possessions. If you forget things that you had in your house, and those items aren’t accounted for in your claim, they won’t be replaced. Obviously, you don’t want this to happen. Of course, there are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, you won’t be forced to prove that you owned common basics, like kitchen utensils, etc. If you don’t have photographs or a video of your possessions, your insurance company may accept other types of proof instead (i.e. affidavits from friends attesting to your ownership of various items). Canceled checks, credit-card receipts and billing statements, bank statements, and warranty information can also help build a paper trail. If the originals are destroyed, copies can frequently be requested from the issuing banks and companies. Finally, all homeowners should review their insurance coverage regularly to make sure it’s adequate. You don’t want to get caught in a situation where you don’t have enough insurance coverage to rebuild and/or replace all your possessions.
Operating coin laundry located on large commercial lot. Expand on it to create your own strip center.
190 Thompson Rd., Houma, LA $369,000
10,700 sqft
Warehouse contains one three ton crane on rails and one one ton lift arm set. Property located off on a corner.
Commercial Land for Sale E Hwy 90, New Iberia, LA $880,000 15.97 acres TBD Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA $490,000 2.97 acres
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306 Creekside Dr., Lafayette, LA
5 BR / 3 BA - 4,000 SF
3 BR / 2 BA - 2,152 SF
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109 Avenleigh Dr., Lafayette, LA
Hwy 720 Duson, LA 44.92 acre
4 BR / 4 BA - 3,366 SF
$606,420
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$549,000 Stacey Arceneaux
EXP Realty
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606 Kyle Landry Lane, New Iberia - $385,000 4 BR/4.5 BA - 2,880 Sq. Ft. - 1.28 acres. Relax at your own personal spa this summer! This home sits on over an acre of land, boasts 2,880 square feet, and offers innumerable updates. Relax with a refreshing drink beside your in-ground pool (recently re-tiled and with a new liner), enjoy your hobbies in a craft room/sewing room, entertain with meals from your gorgeous kitchen that boasts a huge stainless built-in side-by-side refrigerator-freezer...and the amenities list goes on.... This lovely country home is minutes from downtown New Iberia, and it can be yours. How? Easy - Just Ask Allen!
127 Princeton Woods Loops (River Ranch), 4 BR/4.5 BA - 4,011 Sq. Ft Stunning River Ranch home with a host of amenities, including a whole-house generator, a gas range with oven, plus a built-in wall oven and separate microwave; sprinkling system for the gardens, a craft room or workshop (air conditioned and heated) a warm and lovely keeping room (with fireplace) adjacent to the chef’s dream kitchen with an over-abundance of storage space. The walk-in closet in the owner’s suite is a dream, with divided spaces to keep everyone happy! Antique pine floors and warm tiles grace the rooms downstairs. 223 Country Club Drive New Iberia $550,000 - Daigre 3 BR/2 BA/1 HB 3,481 Sq. Ft. Stunning! Thats the best description of this beautifully updated home. Courtyard into a foyer overlooking the two-story living room and a fantastic entertainment center - the perfect place for movie night!
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337-254-7812 Cell • 337-291-4724 Direct 233-9700 Office • www.JustAskAllen.com aduhe@latterblum.com
212 Gleneagles Circle Broussard $67,500 - Phase II of Le Triomphe LOT SIZE 67.52x153.5x67.5x151.9 +/-Le Triomphe is more than a home - it is a lifestyle! In addition to a wonderful corner lot, owning in Le Triomphe gives you the chance to play golf.
Allen DuhÉ
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ALLEN Allen DuhÉ www.JustAskAllen.com
NEW LISTING - OPEN SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00
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606 Kyle Landry Lane, New Iberia - $380,500 4 BR/4.5 BA - 2,880 Sq. Ft. - 1.28 acres. Relax at your own personal spa this summer! This home sits on over an acre of land, boasts 2,880 square feet, and offers innumerable updates. Relax with a refreshing drink beside your in-ground pool (recently re-tiled and with a new liner), enjoy your hobbies in a craft room/sewing room, entertain with meals from your gorgeous kitchen that boasts a huge stainless built-in side-by-side refrigerator-freezer...and the amenities list goes on.... This lovely country home is minutes from downtown New Iberia, and it can be yours. How? Easy - Just Ask Allen!
127 Princeton Woods Loops (River Ranch), 4 BR/4.5 BA - 4,011 Sq. Ft Stunning River Ranch home with a host of amenities, including a whole-house generator, a gas range with oven, plus a built-in wall oven and separate microwave; sprinkling system for the gardens, a craft room or workshop (air conditioned and heated) a warm and lovely keeping room (with fireplace) adjacent to the chef’s dream kitchen with an over-abundance of storage space. The walk-in closet in the owner’s suite is a dream, with divided spaces to keep everyone happy! Antique pine floors and warm tiles grace the rooms downstairs. 223 Country Club Drive New Iberia $550,000 - Daigre 3 BR/2 BA/1 HB 3,481 Sq. Ft. Stunning! Thats the best description of this beautifully updated home. Courtyard into a foyer overlooking the two-story living room and a fantastic entertainment center - the perfect place for movie night!
N E W P R IC E!
337-254-7812 Cell • 337-291-4724 Direct 233-9700 Office • www.JustAskAllen.com aduhe@latterblum.com
212 Gleneagles Circle Broussard $67,500 - Phase II of Le Triomphe LOT SIZE 67.52x153.5x67.5x151.9 +/-Le Triomphe is more than a home - it is a lifestyle! In addition to a wonderful corner lot, owning in Le Triomphe gives you the chance to play golf.
Allen DuhÉ
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232 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP - LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 5 BR / 6.2 BA - 7,000 SQ. FT. - $4,900,000
117 THIBODEAUX DRIVE - LAFAYETTE - AREA G2 4 BR / 4.1 BA - 5,700 SQ. FT. - $2,295,000
501 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP - LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA - 3,029 SQ. FT. - $625,000
120 SHANNON RD. - LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 5 BR / 4.1 BA - 6,550 SQ. FT. - $2,495,500
301 OLD SETTLEMENT - LAFAYETTE - AREA N 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 3,333 SQ. FT. - $575,000
104 SHANNON RD. - LAFAYETTE - AREA 5 BR / 6 BA - 5,800 SQ. FT. - $1,275,000
109 Clipper Cove - LAFAYETTE – AREA 4 BR / 3 BA – 3,196 SQ. FT. - $475,000
1806 BONIN ROAD - YOUNGSVILLE 5 BR / 3.5 BA - 4,269 SQ. FT. - $1,725,000
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155 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE - AREA G2 4 BR / 4.2 BA - 8,580 SQ. FT. $4,999,000
232 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 5 BR / 6.2 BA - 7,000 SQ. FT. $4,900,000
120 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 5 BR / 4.1 BA - 6,550 SQ. FT. $2,495,500
117 THIBODEAUX DRIVE LAFAYETTE - AREA G2 4 BR / 4.1 BA - 5,700 SQ. FT. $2,295,000
207 KINGS RD GREENBRIAR ESTATE - AREA G2 5 BR / 5 BA • 5,544 SQ. FT. $1,985,000
514 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 3 BR / 3.5 BA – 4,100 SQ. FT. $1,750,000
1806 BONIN ROAD YOUNGSVILLE 5 BR / 3.5 BA - 4,269 SQ. FT. $1,725,000
203 MAIN STREET BROUSSARD – AREA 4 BR / 4.5 BA – 5,785 SQ. FT. $1,385,000
5511 WOODLAWN ROAD MAURICE - AREA V1 4 BR / 4.2 BA - 10,000 SQ. FT.. $1,295,000
104 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE - AREA 5 BR / 6 BA - 5,800 SQ. FT. $1,275,000
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210 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 5.5 BA - 3,896 SQ. FT. $899,500
123 SHANNON RD LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 6 BR / 4.1 BA – 7,450 SQ. FT. $2,950,000
100 EMILY CIRCLE LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 5 BR / 3.1 BA - 4,032 SQ. FT. $798,500
134 W BAYOU PARKWAY LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 4 BR / 3 BA - 3,065 SQ. FT. $499,999
SALE PENDING
600 RICHLAND AVENUE LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 5 BR / 4.5 BA – 4,175 SQ. FT. $995,000
301 OLD SETTLEMENT LAFAYETTE - AREA N 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 3,333 SQ. FT.. $575,000
SALE PENDING
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400 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA – 3,608 SQ. FT. $850,000
109 SONOMA WAY LAFAYETTE - AREA N 5 BR / 3.1 BA - 2,936 SQ. FT. $788,500
607 RICHLAND LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 3,035 SQ. FT. $665,000
501 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA - 3,029 SQ. FT. $625,000
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204 E BAYOU PARKWAY LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 4 BR / 3 BA - 2,690 SQ. FT. HOSTED BY JEANNE MAHONEY $435,000
408 MARILYN DRIVE LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 3 BR / 2 BA – 2,010 SQ. FT. $338,500
107 BILLINGFORD DR. LAFAYETTE - AREA O 3 BR / 2 BA - 1,850 SQ. FT. $285,000
308 N STATE ST. ABBEVILLE - AREA V1 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 2,420 SQ. FT. $239,900
145 VITAL STREET LAFAYETTE - AREA G3 3 BR / 2 BA - 1,815 SQ. FT. $192,500
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Pro Tips for Virtual Housing Hunting By Jeff Wood, President, Acadian Home Builders Association
If you’re planning to buy a home but you’re not quite ready to view several dozen homes in person, start by looking at homes online. You’ll be surprised by the number of online showrooms, photos and even 3D videos available of homes to help you narrow down your search. Websites such as Realtor.com, Redfin.com, Trulia.com and your local custom home builders have detailed information about home interiors. Below are a few expert tips to help you organize and find information to support your virtual house hunt. Create a List. If you are navigating many websites or watching hours of home videos online, make a list of the homes you enjoyed viewing. Keep careful notes of the listing descriptions. By creating a note taking system that works for you, you’ll be able to easily compare properties when you are ready to narrow down your list. Don’t forget to make a list of questions about the property you may have for the realtor. Ask About Floor Plans. If you’re not physically walking through the home, it might be challenging to visualize the space by only scrolling through photos online. Ask a realtor for a copy of the home’s floor plan. Once you have an idea of the layout and size of the space, you’ll be able to get a better grasp of the photos or videos of the home.
Research the neighborhood. Not all websites with home listings will give you a sense of the neighborhood. To help get a complete profile of the home and make an informed decision about the area around your home, conduct a general online search about the neighborhood. You’ll be surprised the amount of information you can learn about the activities that happen in the area or the local school system. Drive by the home. If you are ready to get out of the house while maintaining social distancing, what better way than to drive by the homes you are considering. You’ll gain a better understanding of what amenities are nearby and a sense of the community. If you are not working from home or will be returning to work soon, try out your work commute. For more information on how to find a home in Acadiana, contact Acadian Home Builders Association at www. acadianhba.com.
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5 Dumb Ways You Could Kill Your Houseplants This Summer Many plant owners assume that summer is a breeze in terms of plant care. After all, there’s plenty of sun, so there’s little to worry about in such prime conditions, right? Wrong. Even if your plants are indoors, summertime brings particular risks to houseplants that even the most well-meaning plant owners might overlook. “You have to be mindful of [summer] conditions,” says Casey Godlove, creative director at PlantShed in New York City. For instance, this season can bring changes in lighting and temperature that require an adjustment to winter routines of watering, pot placement, and more. Not sure what you might be doing wrong? Here’s a look at some of the most common mistakes that could kill your houseplants this summer. 1. Moving plants outside On warm, sunny days, you want to spend plenty of time outside, especially after being cooped up all winter. Plant owners may want the same for their plants—but moving indoor plants outside during the summer can be a shock for them. “One of the most common issues that happens around this time of year is that people take their plants that have been inside all winter and, on the first warm day, they take them outside to get lots of sunshine,” says Will Creed of Horticultural Help, who offers virtual plant care advice and education. Since the plant hasn’t been properly acclimated to the change in light and temperature, “typically, what happens is the plants burn up,” Creed says. Yikes! “Leaf scorch,” as it’s called, isn’t a fire of course, but the leaves will turn brown, since they’re basking in full-on summer sun and the plant’s roots may not be able to deliver enough water to keep them cool.So, if your plant’s doing fine indoors, don’t bother moving it. Or if you prefer to take your plants outside, acclimate them slowly. If it doesn’t get much light indoors, place it in a similar spot outdoors with indirect sunlight, and make sure the temperature never drops below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, since plants may not survive a sudden cold snap.
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Outdoor plants also might attract insects, which could invade your home once you bring the plants back inside. Plants that live indoors most of the time usually attract few pests, but if you do see bugs lingering on your plants, spray the leaves and stems with a mild soap and water mixture to get rid of them. 2. Moving plants around Moving plants around too much is another mistake plant owners make, Godlove says. Instead, research how much sunlight a plant needs and decide on the best place for it. “Let’s be honest, we have all impulse-purchased a beautiful plant with no plan on where it will live,” he says. “It’s OK to move them around, but many of the signs of inappropriate lighting can take weeks or months to show up.” Researching beforehand helps you pick the right spot without damaging the plant. 3. Not adjusting your watering routine Watering may need adjusting during the summer because of the longer, warmer days, and fans or air conditioning can dry plants out. “That could be a good thing if you’re heavy-handed in your watering,” Godlove says. “Just be sure to check on them more often during the summer.” How much should you water your plants? While once a week is a good rule of thumb, you should feel the top few inches of soil to see if it’s dry. If so, the plant needs more water. All that said, don’t overwater, either: Never let plants sit in water for too long because bacteria could grow, causing root rot and fungus gnats. 4. Repotting unnecessarily Scroll through Instagram and Pinterest, and you’ll find many cute planters and pots. But know that repotting houseplants unnecessarily could harm them. Double-potting by placing the plant’s plastic nursery container inside a decorative pot is the best approach, Creed says. “The plant will be much happier if you leave the soil and the roots alone,” he says. A plant needs to be repotted only when the roots have expanded to the point where the plant needs to be watered three times a week.
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“If you need to water the plant thoroughly more than twice a week, that means that the root-to-soil ratio indicates it’s ready for a pot one size larger,” Creed says. “But that’s more unusual than people think.” If you need to repot, choose a pot just 2 inches larger, Godlove says. “While jumping to a larger pot might seem logical, it often is harmful to the root system,” he says. “A pot too large will hold too much excess water that the plant doesn’t need, leading to root rot.” Make sure to keep the roots and soil intact and undisturbed if you repot, Creed says, and add new soil. 5. Not setting up a plant-care plan when traveling If you plan to be away for a few days this summer, you need a plan for your plants. “If you’re going to be traveling, move [houseplants] a few feet away from the light source to prevent them from drying out,” Godlove says. Leave the air conditioning running to keep the indoor temperature stable, Creed suggests. Watering them before you head out of town may be enough. For plants that still need watering while you’re away, use a wick-watering system, a device that you fill with water and place in your plant’s soil. The plant will draw water from the reservoir once the soil dries out. “If you can reduce the light and the temperature, then they’re not going to need as much water as they normally do,” Creed says.
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