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the property to the family that ultimately made the offer, the buyers wanted to make sure they could fit their cars in the garage. In five minutes, everything came out of the garage, and the buyers were able to drive in their car. By cleaning out the garage ahead of time, our neighbors were able to comply with this request in short order.
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Use these tips to sell your home quickly Before you list your home for sale — before you even have agents walk ur neighbors recently put through and do a comparative martheir home on the market. keting analysis — you should clear They received an excellent of- out the clutter. Remove half your fer within 24 hours of listing the prop- clothing, some of your furnishings, erty and got more money for their and the old toys and books your chilhome than I thought they could. dren have outgrown. Prune your Meanwhile, two other neighbors “collections” and strip out anything have had their homes listed for a lot too personal. Our neighbors rented a longer and don’t have any offers. storage locker that was delivered to What did these neighbors do right? their home. Just about everything. Here are eight things you can do to CLEAN UP YOUR HOUSE increase the odds of selling fast, even While our neighbors’ house has in a slower market: always been spotless, they went
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CLEAR OUT THE HOUSE CLUTTER No matter how long you’ve lived in your home, it probably has too much stuff that’s accumulated over time.
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into overdrive to make sure the house was really clean. They hired people to do a top-down scrub of the property, so that every inch was gleaming.
Our neighbors had already bought a house. While they ultimately used the same agent to sell, they wanted to carefully consider their options. They had several different agents tour the GET YOUR HOUSE IN TOP SHAPE newly staged home and provide a Our neighbors hired their longcomparative marketing analysis time contractor to come in and touch-up paint on their porch and in- (CMA), which included a marketing terior walls. They cleaned the carpet, plan and suggested list price. They spent hours discussing which real esand repaired sticky doors and other tate company offered the best website items that weren’t really working properly. The house had a fresh, new- displays and the various prices the paint smell and showed off beautifully. agents thought they could get for the home.
DON’T NEGLECT THE GARDEN Our neighbors’ Realtor brought over some potted plants to give a visual lift to the front door and back patio. Then the gardeners removed ivy from the property and gave the back yard a special trimming.
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE THE GARAGE AND ATTIC When our neighbors were showing
If you’re lucky enough to get a good offer soon after listing your property, consider it carefully. If the offer is above the minimum amount you’d happily take for your property, you should consider taking the money and running (especially if the offer is “clean” and doesn’t have a lot of contingencies). Agents always say the first offer is the best offer. As a seller, your goal is to think straight enough to recognize a good offer when you get it — and get the deal done.
For more information, call Glink’s radio show at 800-972-8255 on Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m., write to Real Estate Matters Syndicate, P.O. Box 366, Glencoe, IL 60022 or visit www.thinkglink.com.
IDENTIFY YOUR FUTURE BUYER It’s important to remember why you bought your house and what attracted you to the location. Use that insight to create a strategy to will market the
property to that buyer demographic. Our neighbors’ buyers turned out to be residents of the same community who wanted to live nearer to the train, buses and school, to give their own children more autonomy as they move through grammar and high school. Those are all things we enjoy about our location as well.
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7411 Pimlico Drive, Windsor Brand new, beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with loft, 2 car garage, covered patio and basement on oversized lot backing to open space. Our homes offer incredible value with high quality and energy efficiency in a serene setting. Ask about our builder incentives. Prices starting at $239,900.
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567-0907
219-5219
690-1735
290-8097
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5020 Coral Burst Dr., Loveland Walk-out ranch in Alford Meadows that backs to open space. Beautiful master w/sitting room, formal dining room, awesome kitchen w/granite counters & wood floors. Family room w/wet bar. Tons of natural light & special architectural features!
1666 Monarch Circle, Loveland Built Green. Main floor office & master w/5-pc bath. Formal dining. Great room w/2-way fireplace. Large main floor laundry. Kitchen w/slab granite counters, gas range, pantry & butler’s pantry, island, nook & breakfast bar. Sprinkler system, gate to trails, gorgeous landscaping, vegetable/flower gardens, sitting areas & pergola.
3555 Capitol Peak Drive, Loveland Gorgeous ranch. Wood floors in entry, kitchen & eating area. Alder cabinets. Butler pantry. Private master bedroom with walk-in closet & 5-piece bath. Unfinished garden level basement. Outdoor living includes large deck, stamped concrete patio and gas line for BBQ.
302 Lyra Place, Loveland Colorado Craftsman Style Home! Hardwood floors, designer tile, slab granite, alder trim & doors, mission style alder cabinets. Gourmet kitchen. Formal dining room & breakfast nook. Deck overlooks open space w/access from kitchen & master bdrm. 3-car tandem garage. Garden level bsmt. Full yard landscape. Close to I-25.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12:00-3:00 4790 Wisconsin Avenue, Loveland Energy Star Rated & Built Green Home! Tharp cabinets, 3cm granite, huge walk-in pantry, gas cooktop, vent hood, built-in oven, microwave, refrigerator. Solid wood doors, wood trim & custom tile work. Finished basement w/wet bar & fireplace. Finished, insulated 3 car garage w/work bench & epoxy sealed floor.
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Location
sunday
Address
Hours
Office
Phone
PRICE REDUCED Loveland
2640 SE 14th St.
12 - 3 PM
Century 21 Humpal, Ursula Albers
970-231-0548
Starting in the $150’s
Milliken
110 Traders Lane
12 - 3 PM
The Group Inc.,Tracy Wilson
$189,000
NW Loveland
4097 Georgetown
Sat 12 – 2 PM
Starting At $195,900
Berthoud
Peakview Meadows
Starting in the $200’s
Windsor
292 Saratoga Drive
$225,000
Berthoud
505 5th
Sat 2 PM
RE/MAX Alliance, Nani Garnand
970-622-1846
Starting At $225,000
Loveland
Warberg Farm
11 AM - 2 PM
Century 21 Humpal, Kurt Albers
970-231-1224
$227,900
Loveland
1208 Ulmus Drive
1 - 3 PM
The Group Inc., Maribeth Bergan
970-690-1735
$239,900
NE Loveland
1898 Abbey
Sat 1 – 3 PM
RE/MAX Alliance, Mike Monat
970-391-8982
$239,900
Windsor
7411 Pimlico Drive
12 - 5 PM
The Group Inc., Kristen Specketer
970-290-8097
$264,900
Berthoud
Collins Park Subdivision
Sat & Sun 1-3 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Kathy Beadell
$299,900
Loveland
5020 Coral Burst Dr.
9 - 11 AM
$323,400
Loveland
3464 Peruvian Torch Drive
$339,900
NW Loveland
$350,000
Price
Location
Address
Hours
Office
Phone
Starting in the $150’s
Milliken
110 Traders Lane
12 - 3 PM
The Group Inc.,Tracy Wilson
970-567-0907
970-567-0907
RE/MAX Alliance, Rhonda Heth
970-566-3516
Starting At $195,900
Berthoud
Peakview Meadows
11 AM - 3 PM
Century 21 Humpal, Kurt Albers & Chris Rampone
970-231-1224, 970-430-0845
12 - 4 PM
Century 21 Humpal, Kurt Albers & Chris Rampone
970-231-1224, 970-430-0845
Windsor
292 Saratoga Drive
1 - 4 PM
The Group Inc., Jim Watson
970-219-5219
1 - 4 PM
The Group Inc., Jim Watson
970-219-5219
Starting in the $200’s $224,900
Milliken
2052 Stage Coach Drive
1 - 4 PM
RE/MAX Alliance, Clyde Lutton
970-218-9160
$239,900
Windsor
7411 Pimlico Drive
12 - 5 PM
The Group Inc., Kristen Specketer
970-290-8097
$264,900
Berthoud
Collins Park Subdivision
Sat & Sun 1-3 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Kathy Beadell
$300-$399,000 Loveland
3402 Creede Court
1 - 3 PM
Premier Lifestyle Realty--Cory Roberts 970-215-9913
$323,400
Loveland
3464 Peruvian Torch Drive
12 - 4 PM
ERA Herman Grup/Glen Marketing, Venna Hillman
970-663-4522
970-566-4627
$325,000
Loveland
1666 Monarch Circle
1 - 3 PM
The Group Inc., John Simmons
970-481-1250
The Group Inc., Jeffrey Martin
970-599-4436
$350,000
Loveland
3555 Capitol Peak Drive
1 - 3 PM
The Group Inc., Cindy Kurtz
970-962-6832
12 - 4 PM
ERA Herman Grup/Glen Marketing, Venna Hillman
970-663-4522
$357,000
Loveland
302 Lyra Place
1 - 3 PM
The Group Inc., Georgena Arnett
970-481-9801
2175 Rio Blanco Drive
1 - 4 PM
Coldwell Banker, Cliff Johnson
970-566-9716
$379,000
Windsor
27847 Arikaree Road
1-3 PM
970-396-9597
Loveland
3555 Capitol Peak Drive
1 - 3 PM
The Group Inc., Cindy Kurtz
970-962-6832
Coldwell Banker Plains, Maurine Garretson
$357,000
Loveland
302 Lyra Place
1 - 3 PM
The Group Inc., Georgena Arnett
970-481-9801
$379,945
Loveland
4790 Wisconsin Ave.
12 - 3 PM
The Group Inc.,Tracy Wilson
970-567-0907
$379,945
Loveland
4790 Wisconsin Ave.
12 - 3 PM
The Group Inc.,Tracy Wilson
970-567-0907
$389,760
Loveland
975 Prism Cactus Drive
12 - 4 PM
970-663-4522
$389,760
Loveland
975 Prism Cactus Drive
12 - 4 PM
ERA Herman Grup/Glen Marketing, Venna Hillman
970-663-4522
ERA Herman Grup/Glen Marketing, Venna Hillman
$447,000
Loveland
2640 Farista Drive
11 AM - 2 PM
Windsor
1454 Falcon Ridge Rd
1-3 PM
Coldwell Banker Plains, Maurine Garretson
970-396-9597
Park Place Brokers & Realty, Steve Distal
303-775-8723
$399,900 $439,000
NW Loveland
5912 Long Branch
Sat 1 – 3 PM
RE/MAX Alliance, Carolyn LaMaster
970-690-1596
$450,000
Loveland
2009 Morining Drive
12 - 3 PM
The Group Inc., Jesse Laners
970-672-7212
$300-$399,000 Loveland
3402 Creede Court
1 - 3 PM
Premier Lifestyle Realty--Cory Roberts 970-215-9913
$492,500
NE Loveland
4997 Valley Oak
Sun 1 PM
RE/MAX Alliance, Nani Garnand
970-662-1846
$400-$500,000 Loveland
288 Reservoir Drive-Pittington Ranch 1 - 4 PM
Premier Lifestyle Realty--John Mathey 970-481-5512
To add a listing or speak to an advertising representative, call the Reporter-Herald at 669-5050
$400-$500,000 Loveland
288 Reservoir Drive-Pittington Ranch 1 - 4 PM
970-566-4627
Premier Lifestyle Realty--John Mathey 970-481-5512
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Golfers Dream! Clubhouse & pool in walking distance. Awesome interior-ready to move in & enjoy. Free Country Club Membership Fee & 1 yr prepaid HOA for buyer. This Weekend ONLY! $399,900.
G Great 1 acre property in Indianhead Estates on corner lot with 3 car attached garage PLUS o separate 2 car/shop! Room for your RV’s & s rroom to expand for additional garages! Like n new home. $379,000.
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Regional Snapshot for Loveland/Berthoud Residential
Mortgage rate update
Home & Real Estate is produced every Saturday by the Loveland Reporter-Herald.
April
May
June
Active Listings Previous Year Active Listings
966 1126
1004 1117
973 1101
Sold Listings
137
126
155
$212,500 $199,900
$200,000 $214,500
Average Days on the Market Previous Year ADOM
155 119
107 118
121 121
Year to Date Listings Sold Previous Year YTD Listing Sold
395 401
521 559
676 728
This week Last week Trend
EDITORIAL INFORMATION 635-3656 DISPLAY ADVERTISING 669-5050 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 635-3650
30-year fixed
4.19%
4.31%
15-year fixed
3.43%
3.48%
5/1 ARM
2.92%
2.86%
Median Sales Price Previous Year Median
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$135,900, condo • James & Susan Whitten from Graeme Westonlewis, 8098 Firethorn Dr, Loveland, $327,000, home • Derek Griess from Nicole Young, 1104 Paloverde Dr, Loveland, $150,000, home • Nancy & David Nystrom from Cadence LLC, 1501 Cleveland Ave, Loveland, $142,000, home • Mandy Skinner from Federal Home Ln Mortgage Corp, 616 S Estrella Ave, Loveland, $130,400, home • Charles Zitting from Nicholas Bowen, 1554 New Mexico St, Loveland, $170,000, home • Peter & Tammy Mcentee from Karen Bowers, 2717 W 46th St, Loveland, $149,000, home • Donna Gallier from Kristopher Jakobsson, 2010 Ridgway Ct, Loveland, $334,000, home • Stephen Smith from Gregg Knoll, 213 W 51st St, Loveland, $189,900, home • Kristi Hornick from Nathan Meadows, 190 Carina Cir Unit 101, Loveland, $157,000, condo • Kenneth & Jackie Karrow from James F Gajniak Revocable Trust, 1841 3rd St Sw, Loveland, $176,000, home • Joseph Good from Joseph Schimmels, 1796 Moonstone Cir, Loveland, $244,000, home • Eloise & Robert Montoya from Richard Wagstaff, 2421 Arikaree Dr, Loveland, $176,400, home
Charlotte St, Johnstown, $267,000, home • Nicole Rivera from Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co, 3646 Barnard Ln, Johnstown, $178,500, home • Chad & June Rodgers from Oakwood Homes LLC, 3755 Blackwood Ln, Johnstown, $230,200, home • Shawn & Brooke Peterson from Ryland Group Inc, 2725 Aylesbury Way, Johnstown, $285,200, home • Barry Gruis from Regina Sanders, 3548 Brunner Blvd, Johnstown, $294,000, home • Peter & Carol Cheese from Myron Buey, 148 Buckeye Ave, Johnstown, $197,500, home • Cassie & Brandon Allshouse from Shawn Cutshall, 314 Alder Ave, Johnstown, $187,500, home • Troy & Sher Walker from Ryland Group Inc, 2707 Aylesbury Way, Johnstown, $268,000, home • Cheryl Snyder from Oakwood Homes LLC, 3831 Kenwood Cir, Johnstown, $231,300, home
Peak Cir, Windsor, $440,000, home • Michael & Angela Murphy from Federal Home Ln Mortgage Corp, 6042 Bay Meadows Dr, Windsor, $385,000, home • Holly Gonzalezmedina from Kenneth Kauffman, 1205 Kirkwood Ct, Windsor, $185,000, home • Lynn & Mary Friesen from Kristen Porter, 1386 Waterwood Dr, Windsor,
• Susan & Sara Gooch from Jeffrey Jenkins, 1024 Basin Ct, Windsor, $206,400, home • Nicholas & Danielle Krenz from Sage Homes LLC, 623 Shoshone Ct, Windsor, $266,700, home • Saint LLC from Winter Farm Windsor LLC, 663 Shoshone, Windsor, $140,000, home
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5548 STONE CHURCH COURT, LOVELAND
Elegant, Lakefront home located on 8/10 acre lot, fully landscaped with 100’s of trees and shrubs, 4+ car garage, Circle drive, 3 bedrooms includes main floor master suite w/5 piece bath, walkin closet, two gas log fireplaces, Great room overlooks lake and mountains. Wood fireplace in lower recreation room
Mariana Cove beauty. Spacious two story with walkout finished basement, Hardwood entry with curved staircase, Kitchen with Silestone island & Dacor 6 burner gas cooktop, Formal dining room, and classic tiled sunroom perfect for your red geraniums. Custom floorplan to maximize the spectacular views of Boedecker Lake and mountains. $450,000 MLS #659284
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Windsor • Gregory & Ashle Synowka from Michael Foster, 1681 Colorado River Dr, Windsor, $296,000, home • Erick Drescher from Steve Schmidt, 901 Scotch Pine Dr, Windsor, $195,200, home • Michael Whatley from Paul Dorweiler, 8817 Longs
$211,000, home • Kenneth & Linda Saliga from John Chambers, 1152 Tipi Ring Ct, Windsor, $412,000, home • Steven Bunten from Cathy Haberkorn, 433 Crystal Beach Dr, Windsor, $360,000, home • Daniel & Ashley Chase from Highland Meadows Development I, 7351 Balcarrick Ct, Windsor, $443,100, home
driedel@remax.net www.RiedelGroup.com 535 MARCELLINA DRIVE, LOVELAND Mariana Glen two story with finished basement. Everything is “top” of the line. 2 family rooms (each with gas log fireplace), awesome kitchen with granite countertops and island, formal dining (13 x 11), 5 bedrooms, huge oversize 3 car garage. This home will astound you! $425,000 MLS # 648474
2001 PONDEROSA PLACE, LOVELAND Top of the the world views, Loveland to the east, Rockies to the west. Huge rooms: Kitchen 31 x 16, Living room 37 x 20, Dining room 20 x 19, Master 21 x 17. 4+ car garage, decks on both sides of house. 7/10 acre lot. $595,000 MLS # 656245
Berthoud • Timothy & Rachelle Clegg from William Cross, 1720 Chaparro Cir, Berthoud, $479,000, home • Jason Hughes from Charles Johnson, 806 N 4th St, Berthoud, $175,000, home • Sapphire LLC from Randy Lofquist, 4155 Highplains Dr, Berthoud, $2,060,000, home
Estes Park • Richard & Kimberly Kilgore from Chapin Marital Trust, 465 Marcus Ln, Estes Park, $325,000, home • Bettye Walsh from Majorie Angle, 1679 Hallett Heights Dr, Estes Park, $236,000, home • Megan Lindeman from Federal Home Ln Mortgage Corp, 1039 Sutton Ln, Estes Park, $180,000, home • Richard & Sara Barkley from Earl Mccrea, 742 Black Canyon Dr, Estes Park, $289,000, home • Douglas & Donna Vojta from Donna Messmer, 1061 Otis Ln, Estes Park, $340,000, home
Johnstown • Paul & Melissa Matheny from Fannie Mae, 343 Moss Rock Way, Johnstown, $208,000, home • Kent Curtis from Fed Home Loan Mtg Corp, 606
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Beautiful former model home. 42” cherry cab, hardwood flrs & granite countertops, stainless steel apl. Great room has tile fireplace. Fully fenced, landscaped corner lot w/a covered patio w/a fire pit. Lots of space in finished 3 car garage plus security system.
Very Nice 2 Story Home close to Hospitals, Shopping, Dining, & Biking Trails. Home has been very well taken care of & features New Laminate Flooring in Kitchen & New Carpet in Master Bedroom.
This exceptional home speaks pride of ownership. An overlooked value! Compare with any home you have seen. Beautifully updated on 2.33 irrigated acres with scenic Mtn. views. “Bring” your animals!!
$239,900 | MLS #662007
$439,000 | MLS #655303
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$224,900 | MLS #658868
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Ranch style,great investment opportunity, residential or commercial; large master, walk-in closet; easy maintenance tile floors on main level; family room great for entertaining; Shaded patio.
Lovely lake view with boat access! 5 bedroom, 4 Bathroom; main floor master; gourmet kitchen has island; great room with fireplace; walk-out basement; 3-car garage.
Come home to the country! Gourmet kitchen, finished basement, 5-bedroom, 3 Bathroom; wonderful deck, outside storage, beautiful landscaping, horse property, corral, tackroom.
$492,500 | MLS #647550
$225,000 | MLS #661764
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$440,000 | MLS #654641
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JUST LISTED 397 E 48th St, Loveland
2870 Kyle Circle, Loveland
1408 Maple Dr, Berthoud
Corner Lot, RV Parking, Large Fenced Yard, EZ access to FTC & shopping. 5BR, 3BA, 2 Car Garage, A/C, Open Floor Plan, Master with ¾ Bath. Close to Kroh Park. Quick close possible. Call to see!
Custom 2-story on almost 3/4 acre. Kitchen w/ island, walk in pantry, tile counters, double ovens. Master has private deck w/ views, fireplace, sitting room & 5 piece bath. WALKOUT bsmt w/ room for home theater & pool table.
4bed/4ba in North Berthoud. Newer windows, wood floors, granite counters, furnace, A/C, appliances. Master w/ walk in closet, 4 piece bath w/jetted tub. Brick Gas Fireplace, covered back patio, RV/Boat parking & more. No HOA fees!
$210,000 | MLS #661465
$500,000 | MLS #629663
$260,000 | MLS #656768
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Artist Dream Studio Mountain Get-Away - Right In Town!
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5200 Crystal Lane Loveland, 80538 $339,900
970-962-6832 Artists’ dream home, perfect for any studio! A mountain mobile
type get-away right in town. A-frame home that is meticulously cared for. Access decks or balconies from nearly every room. Newer stainless steel appliances & maple cabinets. Light & bright sunroom accessible from master bedroom & kitchen. Oversized 2-car attached garage and separate 728 sqft heated garage and carport. 3rd bedroom currently used as a family room. Beautiful landscaping, mature trees and an in-ground pool. Square footage includes detached bonus room/ office. This one is a must see! MLS# 657935
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Avoid effects of tree scorch honeylocust trees were in full fall color, brilliantly yellow against the blue sky. In early October this might be a cause for joy, but when it happens at the end of July, it spells trouble. “What’s wrong with the tree?” is a question Disease, insects and herbicide are all possible frequently asked in our office at this time of suspects being considered by Ken Wicklund, the season. And for the most part, the answer City Forester in Longmont, who had also been is: tree scorch and symptoms of lack of winter out to examine the trees. Though he doesn’t water. yet know the cause, he took a moment to urge Winter is a tough time for folks to think of caution on using weed killers around trees. watering trees, what with all of that chilly “The problem is the amount people use; they weather and bare branches. But roots dehydrate in dry soils, and this past winter was bone give the weeds a little extra spray to be sure to dry. Here’s the surprise for most people: the re- kill them,” he said. “And some are really harmsult of no winter water is seen in mid-summer, ful to trees.” Care should be taken when using any product in your landscape; read and follow when trees struggle with scorched leaves. the label instructions. Yes, it seems counter-intuitive, but if you don’t have the roots to support a lush canopy, Don’t forget the effect of heat reflected from the leaves lose water faster than the stunted bright surfaces, especially on conifers. Lightroot system can replace. This means leaves colored siding gets hot, particularly on south brown for seemingly no reason and drop from or west sides. Symptoms become obvious folthe tree. lowing hot, dry weather in late summer. Evergreens may have tip dieback of needles, proIf your tree is starting to look peaked in the summer heat, check the leaves. Look for evenly gressing from the tree’s top, moving downward discolored spots, typically from the tips inward and from outer branches inward. (although not always). The discolored area has You can’t cure the tree, but you can help it no rings, halos of colors, or spores — if you see be healthier next year. Try deep watering to a any of those things, you should suspect fungus depth of 12 to 18 inches once a month in sumor bacteria. mer and winter. Organic mulch under trees On pines, the needles will brown with no helps reduce moisture loss, but avoid polyethyrings or banding, becoming brittle and dry. De- lene plastic under mulches — use porous weed ciduous trees may loose a bit of canopy at this fabrics instead. time as well, in response to high heat and low water. This is normal, but if the tree loses a lot Carol O’Meara is with of the canopy, it’s probably under too much stress. CSU Extension in Other culprits besides lack of winter water Boulder County. are low relative humidity, wind, soil with high Contact her at salt concentrations, compacted soil, new con303-678-6238 or struction near the tree, and plastic weed barricomeara@co ers. In short, anything that interferes with the .boulder.co.us. tree getting water. Near where I live a shocking sight caused me to swerve to the curb, hop out Front Range Gardening of the car and take photos. Several Lindens and
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