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HOME & GARDEN • SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017

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re you selling or staying? Or do you just have house envy? Either way, while you’re thinking about how you can make your home better, have you considered lighting? It’s one of the most effective ways to update your home’s look and results in a great return on investment when you do go to sell. Until then, it will make you happy.

CONSIDER THESE LIGHTING TIPS Let’s start with curb appeal. The biggest mistake people make on exterior fixtures is going too small. Updating with lanterns or sconces in proportion to the scale of the doors or walls can go a long way to support the overall appeal of the exterior. Taking that up a notch, include a tasteful application of landscape lighting. This is an art in itself and can create magic when used in harmony with the architecture and landscaping.

Next, as you walk through your front entry, there should be a statement of who you are.

What does your entry say about you? Maybe it says more about the builder’s budget and less about all those pins on Pinterest that you’ve made. Change that! Start with a piece you love and create a look for the rest of your home from there.

Now let’s talk about finishes. If you’re still in brass, you might warm up to an earthy bronze-like finish. The many shades of bronze will always be in style in Colorado because of our connection here to the mountains and with nature. Black also mixes well with bronze. This is especially true if you are already mixing browns and grays with other materials, like in the stone around the fireplace or in your upholstery.

Nickel is a classic finish and can be mixed with other cool metals like chrome, polished nickel or black. Used in either traditional or contemporary, it’s often a sophisticated look.

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Lastly, what about the actual effect of lighting? Are you in a home with a lot of recessed lighting? If there are too many, it can be boring, as well as just plain unflattering. Too much lighting coming straight down can create shadows adding years to your appearance. Redirect some of that to filter down through glass or fabric — like recessed toppers — or change the trims to wash walls of art instead of the floor. You’ll be amazed at the difference!

While you’re at it, try adding more layers of light. You really shouldn’t count on one light source to do everything. For instance, recessed is not reading light. Find a table lamp or floor lamp that will light your page perfectly. Less stress on your eyes allows more reading or studying.

For work lighting, recessed is a great choice. Place them directly above your kitchen counters for super illumination as well as an updated look. A layer of lighting

under the cabinets fills in shadows and helps with task lighting. It can also become romantic back lighting when the rest of the kitchen goes dark Have you ever walked into a room and were entranced? Or just felt comfortable?

Often it’s those extra layers of light that do the trick. Experiment with what you already have. Bring all your lamps into your living room and scatter them around — just to experiment, you can put them back later, if you want. Night time works best for this experiment. See what you think. Also, if you have overhead lighting, place it on a dimmer — it makes all the difference.

I can go on with many other details, but, the point is, lighting is important. Good lighting can be truly transformative.

For more information, see a lighting professional at Garden of the Gods Lighting, 4689 Centennial Blvd. or call them at 598-0189.

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ith the increased interest in vegetable gardening, many established landscapes weren’t prepared for a typical rowed vegetable garden layout. For this reason, integrated gardening emerged — planting vegetable plants in between established landscape plants and perennial flower beds. This gave new purpose and interest to a healthy garden.

For new designs, it’s fun to plan your perennial beds with colorful blooming perennials surrounding edible vegetable plants that can vary by whatever your tastes delight. Popular choices include tomato plants, cucumbers, pumpkins, peppers, lettuce and cabbage, just to name a few.

Last year I created a pleasant design

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with a planter bed that surrounds my home’s west lawn area. The planter bed features specialty spruces, and shade and ornamental trees. These trees are planted along with flowering shrubs and perennial plants. This gives color to the landscape from early spring to fall. Adding lettuce, pumpkin plants, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes and herbs really added a new interest to the landscape. I couldn’t wait to see what new vegetables were growing on the plants. During the summer my family and I had fun picking and eating fresh veggies. Late summer came and we harvested peppers, tomatoes, cabbage and squash along with herbs, and froze them for future use. It had been years since my home had a typical rowed garden — so this was a fun spin on planter beds to add interest in the landscape.

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How to start your own vegetable garden

BY DEBRA STINTON OTHITIS, COLORADO MASTER GARDENER

Knowing that fresh, just-harvested produce has higher nutritional content than produce that has been shipped and stored, perhaps you’ve decided to grow your own vegetables at home this year. However, sometimes the most difficult part of a new project is knowing where to start so here are some steps to get a garden started.

SELECT A GOOD LOCATION

A good location for your vegetable garden will be in full sun, with easy access to water and good soil. Soil quality is critical so you want fertile soil that drains well. Avoid planting too close to large trees and shrubs as they will compete with your vegetables.

DETERMINE THE TYPE OF GARDEN YOU WANT

The secret to success is to start small.

Only plant the amount of space that you can manage joyfully. The garden should be fun and fascinating, not a chore to be dreaded.

Types of gardens include: • Container gardens: Many vegetables can be grown in containers that are deep enough to support their root systems.

Usually, the bigger the container, the easier it is to be successful. Remember that containers require more frequent irrigation than gardens. Consider using self-watering containers, which are a good choice to reduce watering frequency.

• Raised beds: A variety of materials can be used to construct raised beds, but do not use materials that might leach chemicals into the soil, such as old railroad ties.

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have warmed up. They are frost sensitive, thrive in summer when temperatures are above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and will grow until the first fall frost. These include: beans, cantaloupes, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peppers, pumpkins, southern peas, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and watermelons.

Most vegetables are started from seed or transplants. Generally seed can be sown directly into the garden soil for beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, melons, onions, peas, pumpkin, radish, spinach, squash and corn. Vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, peppers and tomatoes are most commonly transplanted.

MAINTAIN YOUR GARDEN FREQUENTLY

Plan to water and weed your garden consistently. Weed control is important because weeds compete with the vegetables for water, nutrients and light and they can harbor insects and diseases.

ENJOY THE “FRUITS” OF YOUR LABOR

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Dear Amy: My husband died when my son was a preschooler.

I have been trying for years to get his family to spend time with my son.

It breaks my heart that his family, who live so close to us, make AMY no effort to be a part of his life.

DICKINSON I have asked them to do things with him; I invite them over and suggest activities. I even laid it out to them how important I think it is for them to help keep his father’s memory alive.

We see them for birthdays and holidays, and on rare occasions they accept invitations to activities (once every couple of years.)

They’re great with him when we are together.

There are some empty promises, like “We’ll go play ball at the park.” True, they have jobs and other family commitments, but his grandmother shows absolutely no interest in him.

I do look for other opportunities for male relationships, but have come up short. He’s on the waiting list for Big Brothers, but the list is several years long.

Is it time for me to give up and just accept that there will never be more than an “Easter bunny” relationship with these family members? — Sad Mama Dear Sad: You seem to have tried absolutely everything to engage these family members with your son, and now — yes, I do think you need to accept that it is just not going to happen.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (bbbs.org) is a great organization, but until he is matched with a “Big,” your boy might also thrive playing for his school’s band, participating in a local drama program, or on school or community sports teams. See if there is a local Boy Scout troop he might join.

Keep him busy and engaged with other children and adults — male and female — and don’t dwell too heavily on his losses, which are considerable.

His situation might make him sensitive and vulnerable, and you should devote yourself to exposing him to activities that build him up and make him feel confident and competent.

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Send questions to askamy@tribune.com or to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.

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Question: You hear about so many infectious diseases spreading from the tropics. I even heard that yellow fever in BraDR. OZ AND DR. ROIZEN zil could spread to North America. In our area, tick-borne infections are affecting thousands of people. What’s going on? — Ned K., Darien, Conn.

Answer: It’s true that there’s a potential threat of many diseases, such as Ebola, Zika and West Nile virus, and now the increased incidence of yellow fever in Brazil, that we in North America haven’t had to deal with before. And Lyme disease — more homegrown — is now thought to affect around 300,000 people a year. What’s going on is that changing environmental conditions seem to be making such potential problems ever more common.

That is one reason 11 top medical societies, representing more than half of U.S. physicians, have released the report “Medical Alert! Climate Change is Harming Our Health.” They want to “help patients, the public and policy makers understand the damage climate change is doing to people’s health and what needs to be done to prepare and protect ourselves.” (Online: http://bit. ly/2mSN3MZ.) The report says that climate change is increasing the risk for cardiorespiratory illness associated with wildfires and air pollution; heat injury from extreme heat events; the spread of infectious diseases, such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease; and health and mental health problems caused by floods and extreme weather.

Your best bet: Cover up and use DEET to deter mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses; keep your immune system as healthy as possible by avoiding the Five Food Felons and walking 10,000 steps a day — and let your representatives know of your concerns.

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Mehmet Oz, M.D., is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer and chair of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Email your health and wellness questions to youdocsdaily@sharecare.com.

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Dear Heloise: To all you cat lovers, let’s not forget the feral cats that may need our help. Yes, they are out there; I have some that come around at night.

Remember to leave fresh water and some cat food outside HINTS to help our furry feline friends.

FROM There is excellent information HELOISE on the internet about how to make shelters for them as well.

— Darleen C., Omaha, Neb. Great information, Darleen. Even with the spring thaw, feral cats still need food, water and shelter. Here are a couple of hints from the Humane Society (HumaneSociety.org): • Inside whatever cat home you build or use, a pillowcase stuffed with foam peanuts makes good bedding (replace as needed).

• Keep drinking water and food available, but away from the shelter; it can spill and dampen sleeping quarters. — Heloise Dear Heloise: For a fun spring activity when the grandkids visit, we make soap bubbles! I shave 2 ounces of Castile soap, which is good quality but not too expensive. I place it in a pint jar and fill it with water — which I’ve boiled and cooled. I shake thoroughly, and let sit until the top of the water is clear. Then I pour off the clear water and add a spoonful of glycerin. Sometimes I add food coloring! To deliver the bubbles, we use a straw (supervise young children) or an empty thread spool. — Harold C., Garden Grove, Calif.

Dear Heloise: The mesh bags that onions come in make strong and sturdy tote bags for the beach. I put all the kids’ toys in one. When we are ready to leave for the day, I rinse off sand, right through the bag — no sand in the car or house! — Karen S., Fort Wayne, Ind. Dear Heloise: When I’m fighting fleas in the house, I vacuum thoroughly after spraying or flea-bombing, and then throw away the vacuum bag. I pop in a couple of mothballs to eliminate any stragglers. — Ben B., Tulsa, Okla.

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Send hints via email to heloise@heloise.com or via post to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000.

TODAY’S HOROSCOPES BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS ARIES (March 21-April 19) Take pride in not allowing your talents to be pigeon-holed. A partner or loved one might be restless for a change of pace, so take advantage of an opportunity to show off your versatility.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Remain bright and light on your feet. Put your energy into being a good friend or focus on group social activities in your neighborhood.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Don some armor to protect yourself from the slings and arrows of outrageous fate. You may be overly sensitive or too abrasive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) New contacts could surprise you. You may seem more appealing to the opposite sex or become absorbed by a creative activity. An existing relationship could develop greater harmony.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) When you arrive at a crossroads, you may need a map. This isn’t the time to move forward without a clue as to the right direction. If you can’t make an informed decision, then make none at all.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Asking questions is the only way to learn. Exercise your best manners to charm the answer out of someone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Sometimes the wisest words fall on the deafest ears. Don’t make important decisions, spread a secret or offer unsolicited advice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Performing familiar daily rituals will provide comfort. You may be obsessed with something, but this isn’t the best time to start a new project or make a major purchase.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Bend and stay flexible. A loved one could call upon you to compromise on an important issue. Unexpected expenses or indulgences could make this a costly weekend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Wait and obtain a better fate. You aren’t likely to be taken in by false promises if you take your time about accepting them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Unplug your purchasing power cord. It is better to want something you don’t have than to have something you don’t want.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Wait until a problem settles down to address it.

You can stir up muddy water by engaging in a confrontation. A confusion involving paperwork can be caused by one tiny wrong digit.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY April 8 During the next four to six weeks, you could be at the peak of your wisdom and have the ability to imagine a better future. A golden opportunity to improve your life in some significant way may be offered.

You may be able to pursue your true calling through a fabulous career move or by meeting someone who acts as a mentor.

However, making changes could be difficult in June or a distracting obsession could block your path.

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Most lawns in our area consist of bluegrass, ryegrass, fescue or a combination. These grasses sometimes get a bad reputation because people see them as hard to care for with high water requirements. Not true! These cool season grasses tolerate sun, drought, insect damage, disease and adapt easily

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to our various soil conditions.

Because of the clay soils in our area, aeration is necessary for good lawn care.

It gives soil room to expand, stimulates root growth, reduces root stress, prevents water run-off and controls thatch. Leave the plugs on the lawn because they are a great source of nutrition.

Many of us use a mulching mower or leave grass clippings on the lawn.

While this is a good practice, thatch will eventually build-up, preventing water and fertilizer from reaching the roots. Use a humate product that is easily applied using your lawn fertilizer spreader. This decomposes the grass clippings and helps return natural nutrients to the lawn.

The next step is to use a good spring lawn fertilizer containing a pre-emergent.

This will fertilize while keeping pesky broadleaf weeds and irritating nuisance grasses at bay.

Visit your local lawn and garden center for more information!

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