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ooking for signs of spring? Look no further than the two-day Florence Home & Garden Show at the Florence Events Center. Doors open Friday, March 4, at noon for the 24th annual show. The event runs Friday and Saturday only this year, and admission is free. Show hours are Friday, noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three Rivers Casino and Resort, Oregon Pacific Bank, Central Lincoln PUD and the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the event, which is hosted by Coast Radio and the Siuslaw News. “We made a few changes to the show as we hopefully exit the two-year pandemic,” explained Jon Thompson, general manager of Coast Radio KCST/ KCFM. “We’re offering free admission to keep the lines from forming and encourage attendance. We also eliminated the four-hour Sunday, but start two

hours earlier on Friday.” The show lineup features 16 new vendor booths that have never been in the show before. “We’ve got five or six vendors demonstrating and selling new household products,” Thompson said. “We’ve got food tasting opportunities and a wide variety of vendor services and

products — from granite countertops and cabinets to electricians and fencing.” Laurel Bay Garden’s Centerpiece Design will feature indoor plants & décor, native landscaping and water features. The Home & Garden Show incorporates more than 40

vendor exhibit booths, landscape design, food tasting, demonstrations and giveaways. There will be a grand prize drawing for $500 in cash, a $250 gift certificate from Laurel Bay Gardens and a hybrid water heater and Nest thermostat from Central Lincoln PUD.

In addition, the American Rhododendron Society Florence Chapter will be giving away a Rhododendron each hour of the show. “March is the start of spring from a lot of people’s perspective,” Thompson said. “The home show weekend is the weekend that the clocks change again. And March tends to be when we enter our spring phase in the Florence area. For people wanting to work on gardens and yards and do landscaping or have some projects they want to get going for the summer, the timing on it makes it a really viable point in the year to do it.” The Oregon Health Authority requires masks at this time and Florence Events Center and show producers are asking that everyone follows the mandate. For more information, contact Coast Radio at 541-9979136.

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ultivate Happiness! Celebrate gardening at the Laurel Bay Gardens center booth at this year’s Florence Home & Garden Show.

It has been a long time, over two years, since we have been able to see everyone’s smiling eyes and share our love of gardens. Laurel Bay Gardens’ center showcase will be featuring a jungle of indoor plants, pots, rugs, pillows and gardening supplies. People should also be sure to check out our new line of candles and soaps from Apawlo Company. Laurel Bay Gardens loves Apawlo’s handmade, cold process soap using all natural ingredients and essential oils. People will be able to come and smell the

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with Laurel Bay Gardens selection of Apawlo’s new prayer candle line, made in small batches and scented with phthalate-free fragrance oils. In addition, embrace outdoor living with the showcase of beautiful Plow & Hearth sustainable eucalyptus furniture, arbors and metal fire pits. Water features, bird baths and wind chimes will all be available for purchase at special home show pricing. Try your hand at vegetable gardening with a VegePod or VegePot. These great self-contained gardening systems will be 25% off at the Florence Home Show and are perfect for our coastal garden climate and easy to use. “We will also be featuring a display on pollinator and native plants to use in your gardens for wildlife habitat, along with pol-

linator abodes and bird houses,” said owner Lisa Walter-Sedlacek. “And the show wouldn’t be the show unless we have Bamboo Dave featuring beautiful bamboo plants, including clumping varieties, perfect for containers and small spaces in the landscape.” After the home show, be sure to visit Laurel Bay Garden Center, just three minutes north of Florence. “We are super excited for spring and all the new plants, growing supplies, and gardening decor that is starting to arrive at the nursery,” said manager Joey Sparks. “We carry the highest quality plants and organic soils for your landscape, and focus on giving our customers ideas and valuable advice to help them cultivate happiness in their own gardens.” In addition to flowers, trees and shrubs, Laurel

Bay Garden Center carries a full line of hardscape products including concrete stepping stones, pavers and wall blocks. Check out Oregon Coast Pottery, showcasing indoor and outdoor pots for all your gardening and decor ideas. Inside the gift shop, experience the newest in gifts and indoor decor ideas. For 33 years, Laurel Bay Gardens has provided full-service residential landscape installation and maintenance, offering quality design and service to their clients. “Laurel Bay Gardens’ staff is proud of their work in our community and look forward to the next decade of beautifying the landscapes of western Lane County,” Walter-Sedlacek said. Learn more at 88493 Highway 101 and laurel baygardens.com.

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2022 Florence Home & Garden Show Exhibitors Alaskans Art-n-Around Alaskans Art-n-Around is a traveling business from Juneau, Alaska. As they travel the United States in their RV, they set up at fairs and festivals. We want to bring peace, tranquility and harmony to our customers through laser cut wind spinners, healing stone jewelry, and a connection to the earth and ancient world with woolly mammoth ivory, carved cow bone and fossils. We make beaded sun catchers, crystal window candy, driftwood and shell items. As we travel, we tumble rocks and sell crys-

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best quality products and an easy and comfortable shopping experience, and exceptional customer service. Learn more at alaskansartnaround.com and 907-5008881.

Allstate Insurance Meet Riley Rankin and Randy Dixon, with Allstate Insurance in Florence. The Allstate Corporation protects people from life’s uncertainties with more than 113 million proprietary policies. Allstate offers a broad array of protection products through multiple brands and diverse distri- auto, home, life and other bution channels, including insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass, SquareTrade and RealEstateFlorence.com Answer Financial brands. Allstate is widely known from the slogan “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate.” Learn more at 541-9994524, riley.rankin@allstate. com, randydixon@allstate. com and allstate.com.

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Automatic Heat Service & Installation Consider Automatic Heat Service & Installation your trusted friend in the heating and cooling business. Automatic Heat has been serving Lane County since 1947. Many of its clients say it is their most trusted heating and cooling contractor — and Automatic Heat loves to hear that. You can always count on Automatic Heat to give you a straight answer. Our staff has seen it all and knows heating and cooling like none other. The experienced and trained sales manager will help you find the right system for you. Automatic Heat knows that listening to your need and properly sizing new equipment will ensure your home’s comfort and safety

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4C | MARCH 2022 | Florence Home & Garden Show VENDORS from page 3C Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate is pleased to support the Florence Home and Garden Show again this year. Berkshire Hathaway is still the same local team you’ve come to know and trust, and remains committed to providing excellent service backed by the most accurate real estate information around. At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate, we are focused on one thing: creating a superior real estate experience. We appreciate the fact that selling or purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial investments many people will ever make. As a result, we deliver unparalleled services from the most skilled team of real estate professionals our industry has to offer, along with the most innovative technology solutions to keep our clients informed of market activity and property values. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: The No. 1 real estate company in the nation in closed units for 2019! Please call us at 541-9976000 when you’re ready to make a move or are curious about your home’s value in today’s market. We’re here to help. Give Berkshire Hathaway a call or stop in and see what its staff can do for you. Look for the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate sign at 1875 Highway 101 in Florence, or at RealEstateFlorence.com. Butler Brothers Landscape Construction

At Butler Brothers Landscape Construction, we always strive to provide top quality for your outdoor projects. Whether you need a retaining wall or a waterfall, we can make your dreams a reality. For near a decade, we’ve provided the Florence area with top notch customer service. Some services we offer include brush clearing, water features, retaining walls, fences, patios, excavation and gravel driveway construction and repair. Check out our work and some of our reviews on Facebook, Google and ButlerBrothers.net Or better yet come see us in person at the 2022 Florence Home Show Celia’s Gourmet Foods Celia’s has been busy creating new flavors to tempt your taste buds, so come see us at this year’s Florence Home and Garden Show. Experience the spicy ZING of our newest EVOO, Jalapeno. Imagine this peppery flavor drizzled on avocados filled with shrimp, hidden in hummus for veggie dips or topping avocado toast, scrambled eggs, grilled cheese, guacamole or even huevos rancheros. Our newest white balsamic is White Apricot. The sweet yet tart flavor of this stone fruit is soft, but will amaze and tempt your taste buds. We recommend making a strawberry/apricot smoothie, pairing with basil over a green salad and as a glaze for chicken, ham, pork tenderloin or salmon. Our Dark Hickory Balsamic and Wild Huckleberry are still available and our Meyer Lemon Mango (Lemon Meringue Pie in a Bottle!) will keep your mind busy thinking of new ways to use it. From cheesecake, pound cake to scallops and shrimp, this

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Florence Home & Garden Show | MARCH 2022 | 5C VENDORS from page 5C Florence Habitat for Humanity A world where everyone has a decent place to live! That’s a lofty vision and one Florence Habitat for Humanity doesn’t take lightly. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 1999, Florence Habitat for Humanity has placed 33 families in safe, decent homes with an affordable mortgage. Our goals may be lofty but with your help we can do it. Stop by our booth at the Florence Home Show and show your support to this wonderful community. We’ll have information about what we do and how we do it, and how you can help. This year’s Home and Garden Show is going to be a lot of fun. We are so excited that we get to take part! We’ll have some games and prizes. We’ll introduce you to some of the products that we sell at ReStore and have information on how donated items can help your community. From our paint recycle program to how we reduce the amount of reusable items going to the landfill, Habitat for Humanity is always looking for ways we can help. The Home and Garden show will give us the chance to meet the great venders and people of Florence. We hope to see you there. Hard Cover Spas Hard Cover Spas PNW is the Eco Spa dealer for Oregon and Western Washington. Eco Spas are perfect for 2-4 people and are designed differently from the ground up. Our customers love the unibody construction (nothing to rot or rust) and the easy-to-use, fully-sealed hard cover. Eco Spas are compact enough to fit in most back yards or on most decks and plug right in to a regular 3-prong outlet. Eco Spas are 100% American Made. Now that we are all spending a lot more time at home, why not make that addition to your home you will really enjoy? In an Eco

Spa hot tub you can relax, ease your tired muscles and de-stress. Spend quality time with yourself or someone special. Also, because the water in your hot tub is sanitized, it might be the safest place in your home. Come visit us! Our showroom hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 3555 Gateway St STE 100, Springfield, Ore. Call 541-844-8699 or go to hardcoverspas.com/pnw. Home Guard Exteriors Home Guard Exteriors is a veteran owned and operated company in the Pacific Northwest that tracks its roots back to 1999. Originally established as a residential roofing business, HG has grown to become a full-service exterior remodel organization that covers territory from Olympia, Wash., to Eugene, Ore., and the entire Oregon Coast. Our services include roofing, siding, windows, fences, decks, patio covers and gutter/gutter protection. We are an Owens Corning preferred contractor, a Hardie Siding Elite contractor, an Andersen Windows Certified Contractor and one of the largest Gutter and Gutter Protection providers in the region. Fulfilling nearly 300 projects annually, we’ve helped homeowners design the look of their dreams in nearly every corner of the Northwest, and with our Easy Payment program, we have the ability to fit any project into any budget. Free design visits and estimates always.

Hyak Hyak is the leading technology services provider on the central Oregon coast since 2010. Based in Florence, Hyak serves clients nationwide with information security services around Office 365, Azure, and security-first modern workplace initiatives. Locally in Florence, they were an early adopter of gigabit-to-thehome fiber networks and are currently constructing more fiber in their hometown. Hyak is always expanding its fiber internet network. Other types of internet connections typically experience interference during weather events, but fiber is immune to these interruptions, assuring a stable connection at all times. Fiber is immune to electrical impulses that could interrupt your signal. Excellent for streaming, video conferencing and the only choice for critical communications. If your business grows or you need to add a new account for a tenant, fiber accommodates your growth needs effortlessly. In 2019, Hyak won the Stu Johnson Business of the Year award and were voted best Internet Service Provider by the readers of the Siuslaw News. Hyak is also the only ISP to have ever won the Excellence in Customer Service Award from the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce. We continue to be involved in the community and volunteers on several boards, including the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce,

economic development and Habitat for Humanity. With a broad range of skill sets, Hyak’s eight employees cover a range of IT services primarily with Microsoft 365 offerings, information security and advanced networking. For more information, go to hyak.co. Integrity Home Heating Integrity Home Heating is a locally owned company, offering a variety of options to meet your heating and cooling needs. SELECTION — We carry a full line of heating and cooling products, including heat pumps, gas furnaces, air conditioners and ductless heat pumps. We offer a wide range of equipment from base efficiency ratings to the most efficient systems available on the market today. We have the ability to do custom ductwork, zone existing homes -- from one room to multiple zones throughout -- and to repair existing ductwork systems. EXPERIENCE — We are residential retrofit specialists. We have extensive hands-on experience in all types of residential applications. Our installation team has over fifty years of combined experience in residential work. This is all we do! In addition, our journeyman installers are regularly factory trained and certified to be sure we are always current with the installation requirements of today’s demanding equipment. QUALIFYING — We are a Utility Program Qualifying Contractor with all of the local utility companies in the surrounding area,

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Kimo’s Dips Kimo’s — pronounced keemohz — Gourmet Dip Mixes are made fresh and packed locally at its Beaverton location. These gourmet mixes are made from 20 different blends of herbs and spices. The mixes are very versatile and can be used to make dips, sauces, spreads and hummus too. Be sure to try any of the 23 varieties, including artichoke and spinach, chipotle, creamy garlic, guacamole and more. Come by our booth for taste samples and use your home show coupon for savings! Our website is KimosDips.com or email us at kimos@aol.com. See VENDORS page 6C

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Low-Cost Ways To Revamp Living Areas Home improvement projects require substantial financial investment. But just because a homeowner wants to bring a fresh look indoors doesn’t mean they have to break the bank along the way. Living rooms are some of the most frequently used spaces in a home, and they can use an update from time to time to stay on trend or to make the area more functional for a changing family dynamic. Here are some budget-friendly ideas for breathing new life into living room designs.

Lighter and brighter colors are on trend. A can or two of paint can do wonders for updating a space without a large financial commitment. Pair that new paint color with new window coverings and complementary throw pillows to pull the theme together with minimal expense. Update the flooring Tired, outdated carpeting or other flooring can use an overhaul. While solid hardwood flooring may be preferable, there are many types of laminate flooring that mimic the looks of popular wood colors and styles for a fraction of the cost. Plus, many are sold at home improvement retailers and even at warehouse clubs or online for reasonable prices. Laminate flooring also may be a potential DIY job for a skilled homeowner, saving even more money.

Establish the budget Homeowners should figure out how many dollars they can designate to a living room makeover before purchasing supplies or hiring out the work. Figure out the scope of the remodel, visit stores or suppliers to price out materials, get estimates from contractors, and then plan for some unforseen circumstances along the way Introduce a fireplace to determine if this type of renovation is Fireplaces were once hot commodities, affordable. If not, scale things back until but that popularity waned in the 1970s the project more closely aligns with your and 1980s. Homeowners with chimneys budget. may discover a fireplace was boarded over and the bare bones still exist that can be Change the paint color renovated to bring back character. There VENDORS from page 5C Lofy Construction Are you looking for the direction to go for your new home? Well look no longer. Here at Lofy Construction, we can help build your dreams into reality. Owned and operated by Dan Lofy, Lofy Construction, LLC. is a premier contractor in Florence, Ore., with a great team that holds the highest standards in building and construction. It has been serving the Florence area for over 30 years with quality and craftsmanship. Over the years, Lofy Construction has done everything: small projects, custom homes, 60,000-square-foot commercial buildings, home additions, single-room remodels and complete house renovations. We have opened a new office in town at 4390 Highway 101 to better serve our customers. Call 541-541-590-3691 or visit us at lofyconstruction.net for more information. Metolius Hemp CBD “Medicine is the Mission” at Metolius Hemp Co., where we strive to help people with premium, organic, hand crafted, CBD, CBG and CBN wellness products. We are a small family company that started as hemp farmers who realized we could bring much more to the CBD movement, so on May 20,

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Conquer clutter Rather than adding something to the living room, remove clutter to give the room a more airy feel. This can instantly change the look of the room. Use cord covers to tame plugs for electronics and remove unnecessary furniture from the room. Improve lighting Another easy and often inexpensive fix is to change lighting fixtures, including using brighter, more energy efficient LED bulbs, and to assess lighting needs to eliminate dark corners of rooms that can make the space seem drab. Living room spaces in need of an update often can benefit from improvements that go easy on the wallet.

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Florence Home & Garden Show | MARCH 2022 | 7C VENDORS from page 6C Oregon Pacific Bank Established on Dec. 17, 1979, in Florence Ore., Oregon Pacific Bank has grown to include full-service branches in Coos Bay, Roseburg and Eugene, as well as a Trust and Wealth Management office in Medford. Staffed by local decision makers, we specialize in offering holistic financial services to our local families and business owners. We are committed to aiding the growth and development of the communities we serve by investing local deposits directly into the lives, homes, and businesses of our friends and neighbors. You are always welcome to stop by our Florence Branch at 1355 Highway 101. You can also visit us online at www.opbc.com or give us a call at 541-997-7121. Pacific Northwest Yard Maintenance New to the home show this year, you will find TracMow and Pacific Northwest Yard Maintenance. Steve and Jayne Smoley have been serving the Florence community since 2003 and this year they have added Trac mow to their inventory. TracMow is a state-of-the-art remote control brush hog. Designed and built in Italy to mow vineyard rows, this machine will take down blackberries salal and huckleberries. It also blazes trails through undeveloped lots is voracious on blackberries and much more. Call 541-953-6631 to schedule your free estimate today, or stop by their booth to say hello and have a look at TracMow! Renewal by Anderson Homeowners rely on Renewal by Andersen of Portland to provide them with top quality replacement windows and doors. Renewal’s team of experienced design consultants and installation specialists have worked with thousands of homeowners in the Northwest to improve the look, feel, and value of their homes through door and window replacement.

Here at Renewal by Andersen, every project we undertake is performed by our own local contractors without the use of sub-contractors. That means that when you turn to us for door or window replacement, you’ll receive the kind of full, dedicated service you deserve. Renewal by Andersen has replaced more than two million windows. You can count on us to do the job right with a respectful approach and professionalism you’d expect from an industry leader. Each member of our team has undergone rigorous training in the design and installations of the products and materials we use. The precision of our installations is unmatched by any other local contractor, and as the exclusive local Renewal by Andersen retailer, so are our materials. To learn more about Renewal by Andersen of Portland, give us a call at 503-465-8600 or visit www. renewalbyandersennw.com.

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in Gallagher Park to help preserve these natives. Visit the chapter on Facebook, Coastal Rhododendrons, and stop by the booth at the Home and Garden Show to win a free rhododendron. One drawing every hour. Rodger Bennett Photography It is so good to be looking forward to the 2022 Florence Home and Garden Show. It is one of the premier opportunities for Florence to generate ideas and build plans for living and enjoying the great lifestyles that only our unique coastal community can offer. It’s the front door to Spring and Summer, a show of goods and services that are available in Florence and the surrounding area. It’s really enjoyable to greet and chat with people that you haven’t seen for months or ever, for that matter. I’ll be there with a few pictures of the Beautiful Oregon Coast and the nearby area. Stop by and say hello — at the Florence Events Center, March 4 and 5. You will have a good time. Rodger is a skilled portrait photographer who is passionate about capturing the most precious moments of your life. He places an equal focus on the overall experience you the client has and on creating the perfect photo. He does this to ensure that your needs are completely met while producing photos of the highest artistic quality. Learn more at www.photobyrodger.com.

Rhododendron Society The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society welcomes you to Florence, “The City of Rhododendrons,” located on the magnificent central Oregon coast. The region is home to some of the most beautiful rhododendrons in the world. In addition, the chapter holds two Rhododendron Flower Shows a year to feature early and late blooms. It is the only chapter of 70 worldwide chapters that hosts two, two-day shows that are free to the public. The chapter also initiated the “Search for the Native Macrophyllum” project, which is locating as many outstanding varieties as possible of the native rhododendron, the R. macrophyllum, along Sand Ranch the Oregon coast. The chapter is Time to give your garden a little taking cuttings and seeds from these plants and will plant them TLC?

The Sand Ranch offers a wide selection of bulk landscaping materials to help you transform your yard into a welcoming and tranquil respite from the outside world. We offer the supplies needed for the finishing touches: compost, soil, bark, cobble stones, boulders, and hardscapes as used in retaining walls, steps, pavers, fire pits, and more. The Sand Ranch also has materials such as sand and gravel for your walkways, driveways and potholes, too. We are your local landscape material supplier. The Sand Ranch delivers to your job site, home and office. Quality products. Dependable. Affordable. Great Staff. We are located at 5351 Highway 101, a half-mile north of Fred Meyer. Call us at 541-991-3110 or stop in Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sears Hometown Store Stop by the Sears Hometown Store booth at The Home and Garden Show and meet the new owner, Terry Pruett. We offer price matching as well as convenient financing and lease options.

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8C | MARCH 2022 | Florence Home & Garden Show VENDORS from page 7C Three Mile Prairie Three Mile Prairie specializes in the construction of new, affordable homes in the Florence, Ore., area. Our team of professional home builders has secured a sterling reputation in delivering high quality homes and outstanding customer service. Our mission is to build you your dream home at a price you can actually afford. We make you our priority and work with you every step of the way to ensure your expectations are not only met, but exceeded. Our customer-first approach is the reason why we’ve been able to grow into a thriving and honest company and provide 100% satisfaction to every client. But we aren’t here to just build you a high-quality house. We are committed to building your dream home where your family can make memories for years to come. Learn more about Three Mile Prairie, 5351 Highway 101, at threemileprairie.com or by calling 541-512-4528. TravelPerks When thinking about booking a vacation, give TravelPerks a call! TravelPerks can secure the lowest rates on all travel. This includes ocean and river cruises, resorts, luxury travel, and more. With

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Celebrate the arrival of spring Spring is a season of rebirth in more ways than one. Spring is when certain animals emerge from hibernation, and many species lay eggs or give birth. Flowers and trees also bloom in spring, providing spectacular foliage and awe-inspiring color. People also may feel like they have a new lease on life as they shake away the doldrums of winter and embrace longer hours of sunlight and warmer temperatures. The arrival of spring is worthy of celebration, and these activities and ideas can be enjoyable ways to spend the first day of spring. • Spend time outdoors. One is never too old for a picnic in a park or a bike ride along the trails. Spending time outdoors is beneficial because it exposes people to sunlight, which is a precursor to the development of vitamin D. Vitamin D affects muscles, joints and tissues. It also can affect mood. • Plant a tree. Honor the first day of spring, and Earth Day shortly thereafter, by planting trees. Trees provide habitats for wildlife, create shade, reduce air pol-

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How to prepare landscapes for new plants New plants can add much to a landscape. Whether they’re replacing plants that are no longer thriving or being added to supplement an existing landscape, new plants are an affordable way to give a home’s exterior a whole new look. Much consideration is given to which plants to add to a landscape. That’s understandable, as homeowners want to choose plants that will thrive and won’t compromise the health of surrounding plants and trees. Before planting or even choosing plants, it’s important to plan for new additions to a landscape. Preparing the landscape can inform homeowners about which plants to purchase and can ensure they thrive after planting. • Document sunlight ex-

posure. Plants have different needs, and one of the biggest differences between species is the amount of sunlight they need to thrive. According to Penn State Extension, plants characterized as “full sun” require six or more hours of sunlight per day, while those considered “partial sun” need between four and six hours of sun-

light per day. Plants designated as “partial shade” need two to four hours of sun per day, while “shade” plants need less than two hours of sunlight a day. Documenting sunlight exposure in advance gives homeowners an idea of which plants should be planted and where they should be planted. Jot down these observations in a jour-

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nal over several weeks and then choose plants that will thrive in each area. • Test the soil. A soil pH test is a simple and quick way to determine the acidity of soil. Soil pH levels will indicate how likely a plant is to thrive in a given spot. High levels won’t necessarily mean an area should be avoided, as some plants thrive in acidic soils. Additional soil tests can determine other characteristics, such as the nutrient levels of soil and the amount of organic matter it contains. Each of these variables can help homeowners make the right choices as they introduce new plants to their properties. • Consider local wildlife. If local wildlife makes its presence known on a property, homeowners may want to take proactive steps prior to planting anything new. A new fence might prevent animals like deer from getting in, but that likely won’t do much to repel smaller animals like squirrels, rabbits or foxes. If wildlife is a concern, homeowners can seek advice at their local garden center about which plants certain animals are likely to ignore. Homeowners who want to attract wildlife can do the same in reverse, choosing plants wildlife will be drawn to. Homeowners who want to deter wildlife should erect fencing or other barriers prior to planting. • Clear space if necessary. Plants grow up and out, and cramped quarters can make it hard for new plants to thrive. Some may thrive but only at the expense of other plants. If necessary, clear space prior to planting to ensure plants have ample space to grow. Some pre-planting landscape preparation can ensure new plants thrive.

Tips for negotiating with contractors Spring is the season for fixing up a home. Homeowners who aren’t interested in doing the work themselves turn to contractors to ensure the job is done not only to code, but on time and efficiently. After receiving an initial estimate from a contractor, homeowners may wonder if there is any additional wiggle room in contractors’ costs. Certain contractors are willing to negotiate while others are firm in their prices. However, learning the basics of negotiation can put homeowners in position to save money on dream renovations.

heats up during certain seasons or times of year. General contractors may be more willing to negotiate for a lower price depending on when their busy season may be. Jobs may slow down in winter, for example.

Do your homework Getting the best price typically require shopping around and not settling on the first bid. Experts recommend getting at least three estimates on the same job — and be sure to let each contractor know that you are soliciting multiple bids. This alone may entice a specific contractor to give you his or her best offer up front. Avoid simply choosing the lowest bid. Look at quality of work, reputation and reviews. If you like a costly contractor more than another, see if that contractor is willing to match a lower bid to win the job.

Ask to do a portion Be honest with the contractor about your budget and figure out if there is any way for you to do some of the work to lower costs. The contractor can give you jobs that are within your abilities, which can shave dollars off the final price.

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Planning ahead is vital to a successful renovation Remodeling projects are significant undertakings. Homeowners must consider a host of variables before any such project can begin. While planning ahead may take time, it is essential to ensuring successful completion of a renovation project. Consider these pre-renovation planning pointers to help any job go smoothly.

Determine your motivation for renovating Renovation projects often involve balancing needs and wants, and determining if a project is a necessity or a luxury can set the timeline and course of the project. Is the roof leaking? If so, immediate action is necessary. Could the kitchen be a bit more functional? If the kitchen is still manageable, a homeowner may be able to wait a little bit to get better prices on appliances or contracting services. Separating needs from wants helps homeowners map out a viable timeline that maximizes productivity and affordability.

amount of money. This may be the case for homeowners with renovation experience. But by and large, professional contractors are an asset to any renovation. They can provide a realistic overview of the Get professional advice Many homeowners are under project, map out projected costs, the impression that doing the work point out areas that could be trouthemselves can save a considerable blesome, and may have industry

permits for smaller projects can cost $100 or less, and typically are based on a percentage of the anticipated cost of the project. A permit may be issued the day the application is submitted, while other cities and towns may issue permits up to two or more weeks later. Factor permit fees and processing times into the renovation plan. If it comes to light a homeowner did work without a required permit, he or she may face penalties; may have to tear out work done to have it inspected or redone; some may be unable to sell a home until permits have been obtained and work has been done to code. Homeowners insurance coverage also may be affected if homeowners do not obtain the proper permits. Other considerations when planning a renovation include writing out a strict budget, gathering inspiration, drawing up toscale renovation plans, pouring over material reviews, and getting recommendations for reliable professionals to do the job. While not every obstacle can be avoided, planning is a good way to start successfully.

contacts that can keep supply costs low. Even if a homeowner will do a portion of the job, a contractor can do the bulk of the work and keep the project on budget.

in a safe manner. However, they are not without additional costs and processing time, and that can cause some homeowners to skip this step. According to the home information site The Spruce, Get necessary permits building permits cost anywhere Permits are designed to ensure from $400 to about $2,200 for the work is being done to code and new home construction. Building

How to pick the right trees for your landscaping

Trees benefit a landscape by serving both aesthetic and utilitarian functions. A home surrounded by healthy green trees can be a sight to behold, and those same trees can benefit surrounding plants and wildlife at the same time. As appealing as trees are, not all trees and landscapes make for the perfect match. The Arbor Day Foundation notes the importance of planning when designing a landscape. Planning ensures the trees homeowners ultimately choose for their properties will grow well in the soil and moisture present in their yards. Careful consideration of a handful of variables can help homeowners determine which trees will make the best fit for their properties. Height Homeowners must consider the projected height of a tree before planting it. Avoid trees that will bump into anything when fully grown, as that can adversely affect surrounding greenery

Homeowners can have their soil tested to determine which trees will thrive in it. Local garden centers can be a great resource for homeowners who want insight as to which trees will thrive in their local climates.

Canopy spread Trees grow out as well as up, so it’s important to consider their potential width at maturity as well. The ADF sizing guide can help homeowners get an idea of how wide a tree is likely to be at maturity. Trees that spread and pose a safety hazard. The ADF’s tree sizing guide can be accessed at https:// www.arborday.org/trees/ rightTreeAndPlace/size.cfm and serves as an invaluable resource for homeowners who want to plant new trees around their properties.

for privacy can consider trees with quick growth rates or purchase more mature trees that are already near full growth. Those who are not in need of instant transformation can try trees with slower growth rates, which the ADF notes typically live longer than fast-growing species.

out quite a bit don’t necessarily need to be avoided, but it’s important that they’re planted far enough apart so they don’t adversely affect surrounding plants. In addition, wide trees that are planted too close together can make the landscape appear crowded, taking something away from its aesthetic appeal. Trees serve many functions on a property. Choosing the right trees for a landscape requires careful consideration of a host of variables.

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Many gardeners find getting their hands dirty while tending to a garden can be a great form of escapism. In addition, growing one’s own fruits and vegetables can be great for the environment. Though it’s easy to as-

sume gardening is an activity exclusive to homeowners with their own yards, that’s not the case at all. Container gardening can make it possible for anyone to garden, regardless of where they live. The benefits of container gardening go beyond

making gardening accessible to everyone. Many plants grown in containers are less susceptible to disease than plants grown in the soil, which can reduce reliance on potentially harmful pesticides. Container gardens also tend to be easier to maintain than traditional gardens, making gardening more doable for people with especially hectic schedules. Container gardening can be simple, and novices can consider these tips when planning and ultimately tending to their first gar-

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Pride tends to swell when homeowners successfully complete do-it-yourself projects on their homes. In addition to saving homeowners money, DIY projects provide a unique way for men and women to personally connect with their homes. The ability to look at a finished project and say it’s a result of your own handiwork can make a home feel more your own. As fun and fulfilling as DIY projects can be, they also can be nerve-wracking and induce anxiety. When DIY projects falter, fixing them can prove costly, as homeowners typically must call in contractors to correct their mistakes and get a project back on track. That results in additional labor and material costs that might have been avoidable, especially for homeowners who make an effort to avoid some common DIY mistakes.

1. Failure to secure permits Even though homeowners own their homes, that does not mean they have carte blanche to do what they want with them. Many renovation projects require homeowners to secure permits before projects can commence. Some may even require additional permits as the projects advance. If proper permits are not secured, homeowners may be fined and projects may be nixed, regardless of how much money homeowners have spent up to that point. Before beginning a home renovation project, homeowners should always contact their local permit office to determine if any permits are required. Bankrate.com notes that permits are often required for any project larg-

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2. Overestimating your abilities DIY television shows make home renovation projects look easy, but reality suggests otherwise. Homeowners with little or no experience renovating a home may want to take classes before they think about starting a project on their own. Even online tutorials tend to make jobs appear easier than they are. Roofing and plumbing projects tend to be best left to the professionals, as these projects can be either dangerous or vulnerable to disaster if not addressed by trained professionals. 3. Incorrect materials Whether it’s to save money or a byproduct of inexperience, DIYers do not always choose the correct materials for a job. Experienced contractors have ample experience working with all sorts of materials and are therefore in a unique position to recommend the best materials for any given job. That resource is not available for DIYers, who must perform ample research before beginning a job so the project involves the most appropriate materials. Incorrect materials can be a sunken cost that derails a project, but even jobs completed using incorrect materials may need to be redone a lot more quickly than those that employed the right materials the first time. Many home renovation projects can be completed without the help of professional contractors., especially when homeowners take steps to avoid some of the more common mistakes made by DIYers.

dens. • Conduct a light audit. Walk around your home to determine where your plant can be placed so it gets as much light as it needs to thrive. Some plants need a lot of light, while others can thrive with a lot less. By conducting a light audit before choosing plants, you can determine if your home is most conducive to plants that require a lot of a light or those that need little light to get by. • Make sure containers have ample drainage. Drainage holes are essential

when choosing containers. Waterlogged soil can be fatal for plants, so there must be ample drainage in the container. Just make sure the size of the holes allow excess water to drain out from the pot. • Don’t forget to feed your plants. Potting soil won’t necessarily have nutrients that plants can access, so many container gardeners must fertilize the soil so plants can thrive. Watering with diluted fish emulsion, seaweed extract or compost tea can help plants thrive. Feed once every two

weeks to start, adjusting the schedule depending on how the plants respond. • Seek advice. Local gardening centers can be great resources for novice container gardeners. Such centers can recommend plants with a history of thriving in the area as well as plants that might be more compatible when containers are placed next to one another. This kind of gardening can bring gardening to any home, whether it’s a lightfilled private home or an apartment where sunlight is sparse.

Bring back beneficial bees Bees, birds and butterflies play integral roles in pollinating many of the crops humans rely on for sustenance. The National Pollinator Garden Network, through the National Wildlife Federation, recently launched the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge, an effort to increase the amount of nectar and pollen food sources as the organization aims to reverse the alarming decline of pollinators such as honey bees, native bees and monarch butterflies. Many people are afraid of bees because of their propensity to sting. Unlike their wasp and yellow-jacket cousins, honeybees and bumblebees are much more docile and content to hop from bloom to bloom without paying humans any mind. The only time such bees may resort to stinging is if someone inadvertently steps on them. Bees are beneficial for yards. Gardener’s Supply Company says one out of every three bites of food humans take depends on a pollinator. That’s because about 150 crops grown in the United States depend on pollinators. Even though there are 4,000 species of native or wild bees in the continental United States, many populations are in decline. According to the Pollinator Partnership,

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various areas of North America have lost more than 50 percent of their managed honeybee colonies in the past 10 years. Bringing these important pollinators back will take a little work, but it is possible. • Plants that offer cover can be attractive to bees that desire a respite from the sun and heat. Coleus and other ground cover offerings can be handy. • Offer water in shallow dishes, as even bees need a cool drink to stay hydrated. • Bees like various plants, so plant more than one species. Some plants that bees tend to like include alyssum, aster, geranium, bee balm, poppies and clover. • When planting, include native species. • Brush piles, dry grasses and dead woods offer nesting areas for bees. • The Gardener’s Supply Company also says that bees find blue, purple and yellow flowers most appealing. Opt for more of these hues when planning gardens. • Above all, avoid using pesticides in the yard. Even organic ones can be toxic to bees and other pollinators, and they may contribute to colony collapse disorder. With these techniques in mind, homeowners can attract more bees to their yards and gardens, which can benefit bees and humans alike.

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