Plumber: Opening up a closed-in bathroom

can take anything the summer can dish out and bring in the swallowtails as if there was a neon sign flashing “Eastern Tiger Swallowtails Eat Free.”

Truffula Pink gomphrena, Luscious Royale Cosmo lantana and Superbena Whiteout verbena are all award winners and are still so new you may not have tried them. Put them on your list! This year’s new star is Augusta Lavender heliotrope, which, I assure you, will rack up awards and pollinators.

Miss Molly is a lady you need to get to know. While some buddleias have created some bad press for their reseeding, Miss Molly is certified noninvasive. This, in addition to orchid-colored blooms that are drop-dead gorgeous, a 6foot compact perfect habit and magnetic attraction for the eastern tiger swallowtails, make the shrub a must for all butterfly lovers.

The last I want to mention is the Rockin Blue Suede Shoes salvia. We call this a two-fer, a champion with both hummingbirds and swallowtails. This one has won awards across the country and has been a reliable perennial for The Garden Guy in zone 8a Georgia.

Let’s unite in celebration for the tiger days of summer. We can all grow these tough nectar-producing flowers and celebrate the graceful flight of one of our most beautiful butterflies, the eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). If you live west of Texas, you have western tiger swallowtails (Papilio rutulus) and two-tailed swallowtails (Papilio multicaudata), so join the celebration.

The Superbena Whiteout verbena is the best white verbena available. It has been a reliable perennial for The Garden Guy and here is in an August bouquet to the delight of this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. The Augusta Lavender heliotrope made its debut this spring. In addition to fragrance and rare blue flowers with yellow centers it is also loved by the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.

Norman Winter, horticulturist, garden speaker and author of “Tough-as-Nails Flowers for the South” and “Captivating Combinations: Color and Style in the Garden.” Follow him on Facebook @NormanWinterTheGardenGuy.

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Opening up a closed-in bathroom

By Ed Del Grande

Because the plumbing is usually exposed with the installation of a pedestal sink, specific rough-in measurements of the water and drain lines, plus finished plumbing materials, may be required.

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Question:

Hi Ed: We have a small half-bath that feels very closed in. I’d like to have a plumber replaced the vanity with a pedestal sink to open up space. Is it possible to replace a vanity with a pedestal sink and what may need to be done?

– Bryan

Answer:

The short answer is yes, in most cases it is possible to remove a vanity sink and replace it with a pedestal sink. But it can get a little more complicated than you expect, depending on the location and the condition of the existing water and drain lines.

Because the plumbing is usually exposed with the installation of a pedestal sink, specific rough-in measurements of the water and drain lines, plus finished plumbing materials, may be required.

When you meet with a plumber for this job, some basic areas of concern should be addressed up front including: proper backing in the wall needed to anchor the new pedestal sink; if removing the vanity could expose problems with the floor; and as I mentioned, if the bathroom sink plumbing may have to be re-roughed.

Once you get all the job scope information needed, then you can make a final decision based on your budget. However, you may get lucky with the existing plumbing, walls, and floors, and if that’s the case, installing your new pedestal sink could be a truly uplifting experience.

Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call,” the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com. Always consult local contractors and codes.

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