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HOME & GARDEN • SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017

Spring GUIDELINES

SHADE VERSUS SUN: GET IT RIGHT! MAKE SPRING PROJECTS MORE ECO-FRIENDLY

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he arrival of warmer weather means different things to different people. Some anticipate opportunities for outdoor fun, while others may be considering redecorating or remodeling their homes. For the latter group, home improvement season provides a great opportunity to make homes more eco-friendly.

When planning home improvement projects, it’s best to first choose a project and then look for ways to make the project more environmentally friendly.

Such an approach may not only benefit the environment, but it also may benefit homeowners’ bottom lines.

INTERIOR DECORATING Longer days and warmer temperatures often translate into wanting to freshen up the interior of a home. Heavy draperies

and comforters are put away, and lighter fabrics are taken out of storage. Whenever possible, reuse or repurpose items you already have rather than purchasing new items. Longer drapes can be cut and hemmed to be used as window treatments in other rooms. Making a patchwork blanket out of old T-shirts is a crafty project that makes use of items that would otherwise be destined for landfills.

When laundering linens, skip the energyusing dryer and let items line dry in the sun and fresh air.

If you decide to purchase some new items, look for products made from sustainable or organic fabrics. Hemp and bamboo textiles have grown in popularity.

Hemp and bamboo plants grow quickly, and their durability makes these materials smart choices.

When replacing items around the house, donate older items to a charitable organization.

FLOWERS AND PLANTS Spring and summer call to mind beautiful blooming plants. Relying on

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native, sustainable plants is practical, environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

According to the National Wildlife Federation, sustainable plants are native plants. Native plants sustain local wildlife more effectively than non-native alternatives, so include native plants in your sustainable garden. Native plants also are less reliant on pesticides and herbicides to keep them healthy and viable.

Don’t forget to bring plants indoors as well. Even though you may be opening the windows more, indoor plants can filter and purify indoor air. The NASA Clean Air Study, led in association with the Associated Landscape Contractors of America, found that certain common indoor plants naturally remove toxic agents such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air. Efficient air cleaning is accomplished with at least one plant per 100 square feet of home or office space.

PROPER DISPOSAL Spring cleaning is another tradition for many families come the end of winter and dawn of spring. Many people use spring as

a time to go through closets and garages to remove items they no longer use or need. In an effort to clean up fast, some people may dispose of chemical products, paints, treated lumber and many other items in ways that can be damaging to the environment. Always learn local municipal guidelines for proper disposal of potentially harmful products. Area recycling centers may have drop-off areas for stains and paints, used motor oil and other potentially harmful products.

Before discarding something, see if it can be donated or sold. This will result in fewer items ending up in landfills.

Exercise caution outdoors as well.

Runoff from cleaning products used on home siding or driveways can leach into the surrounding soil or find its way into sewage drains that ultimately direct fluids to public waterways. Choose environmentally responsible products whenever possible.

Springtime renovation and cleaning projects provide the perfect opportunity to adopt eco-friendly practices that pay dividends for years to come.

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Spencer’s grows about 30 varieties of perennials that are perfect for our unique Colorado climate. Starting from bare root, we plant them in the best soil possible to ensure a healthy plant from the beginning. We chose these varieties for their hardiness, habit, and overall garden performance. These are tried and true performers and we strive to bring you the best quality and size for success in your garden. Because these are grown in our greenhouses, you may need to harden them off before planting. Our nights can get chilly in the early spring and this helps them adapt. Fill in an empty space caused by our severe winter winds, snow

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or winterkill. Or perhaps you are starting a new garden bed. Whatever the reason, these perennials are sure to fit the bill.

Monarda Gardenview Scarlet and Monarda Petite Delight are great for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.

Poppies are a delight with their large blooms and bright colors. Choose from Oriental varieties such as Beauty of Livermore, Prince of Orange and Princess Victoria Louise. Columbine are always a garden favorite and bring a delicate yet regal quality. We carry Origami Mix, Violet and White, and Songbird Blue. Origami Mix with its shorter habit and petit blossom look great showcased in a bed that gets morning

sun. Russian Sage and Salvia May Knight stand tall in the background of your garden and take up space where needed. Give them ample room as each plant can grow to three feet across. They do quite well in full sun with little water. Lupine look gallant with their showy stalks of color. We carry Blue, Pink, Red and Tutti Frutti. Plant them in a bed that gets three to four hours of morning sun. Keep the summer color going with perennials such as daisies, daylilies, yarrow and agastache. All of these perennials are available at both of our locations.

Remember quantities are limited and will sell out soon, so shop early.

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The light available to a plant will directly impact its success in your garden. Understanding the light conditions before you select plants will make you a savvy buyer.

Most plant tags will have some indication of whether the plant requires, full sun, part sun, part shade or shade. If you aren’t sure, take the time to check before you buy.

These terms have a general meaning in horticulture. Full sun is six or more hours of direct sunlight per day, part sun is four to six hours per day. Partial shade is two to four hours of direct sun per day, shade means less than two hours of direct sun.

A useful exercise is to actually measure the amount of direct sun each hour, and record it for several different parts of your garden. Start at 7 a.m. and go to 7 p.m. preferably in June or July. You may be very

surprised at how much more understanding you will gain. You can purchase instruments for measuring the light, but for the home gardener your observation is probably just as useful. Another factor is the time of day of the sun. Shade plants are more likely to tolerate some sun in the early morning, but

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EARTH DAY BECOMES EARTH WEEKEND

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Hosta sp. Lots of great color choice from blue to chartreuse.

Coral Bells (Heuchera). Foliage colors from bronze to bright green.* Lamium “white Nancy.” Ground cover that will brighten a shady spot.

Alleghany viburnum. A large shrub with three seasons of interest: spring bloom, summer fruit and fall foliage.* Brunnera “Jack Frost.” Big heart shaped leaves etched with white.

SUN LOVING PLANTS:

Mojave sage (Salvia pachyphilla).

Intensely aromatic, evergreen foliage plus a dramatic bloom makes this plant a xeric standout.* Fire spinner ice plant (Delosperma “fire spinner”). A beautiful ground cover that thrives in sun.* Orange carpet hummingbird trumpet (Zauschneria garrettii). Attracts pollinators and loves the sun.* Grand Mesa penstomen (Penstomen mensarium). This native plant is a dramatic addition to any sunny spot.* *These are Plant Select plants.

If you are looking for good ideas for plants in any category take a look at PlantSelect.org. This program is a collaboration between Colorado State University, Denver Botanic Garden and professional horticulturists. Plant Select tests and evaluates plants for their success in Colorado. The website includes a searchable database of plants that have been tested for success in Colorado. It is a great resource for plant selection.

Planning for light conditions is a practice that will enhance your gardening success.

When you have questions, Colorado State University Extension has researchbased answers Get answers to your horticulture questions by calling a Master Gardener Volunteer at 719-520-7684 or emailing CSUmg2@elpasoco.com.

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Dear Amy: I am married to a beautiful woman who is pregnant with our second child. Over eight years of marriage, our ability to communicate and bond has deteriorated.

We are complete opposites. I AMY am the educated, driven workaDICKINSON holic, and she prefers the housewife role. I’ve always encouraged her to pursue something beyond that, but to no avail.

All of our problems began early in our relationship when she revealed a serious problem with jealousy. She could not even stomach watching a lingerie commercial with me sitting beside her.

She has gotten better over the years, but I feel like the pointless fighting killed my passion for her.

I almost left my wife. I told her that we had no future together and offered her any and all support she would need.

When I found out she was pregnant, we changed our plan. I love this woman and my child. But I feel like being with her is a second job. I don’t find joy, I find anxiety and the desire to escape.

I know I fathered two children and it is my responsibility to be there for them. I’m just afraid that if I continue like this, my children will grow up with a father who is an empty shell. My wife loves me. She does not want to give up on our marriage. What should I do? — Ready to Flee

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Question: I have developed age-related macular degeneration. Are stem cell treatments a viable option?

— Gladys G., Miami

Dear Ready: If your ability to communicate has deteriorated over time, this means that it can improve. Because of the high-stakes nature of your situation, you should try.

I assume you enjoyed your wife’s homebody temperament at one time, but now you would like her to change. You also don’t seem to have the capacity to imagine how she is feeling.

She is pregnant and caring for a young child.

She also has an uncommunicative partner who rushes to bed each night. I’d imagine she’s a bit frustrated too.

You sound quite depressed, but it’s time to engage instead of shutting down. A couples’ counselor could help you to communicate better and possibly stay together — or part peacefully..

Answer: Stem cell treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are not ready for prime time. In 2014, a small study looked at using pluripotent stem cell therapy for dry AMD and found it might be viable. The first stem cell clinical trial for wet macular degeneration was launched in 2015. A 2016 study in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science concluded: “Stem cell-based therapies for non-neovascular AMD are emerging and several clinical trials are in progress. However, there are major regulatory, safety and technical challenges that remain.”

Why should you be wary? The New England Journal of Medicine reports on three women who received stem cell therapy for AMD at a clinic in Florida. Two of them checked listings of clinical trials on the website clinicaltrial.gov. They “enrolled” in the Study to Assess the Safety and Effects of Cells Injected Intravitreal in Dry Macular Degeneration. The sponsor was one of hundreds of unregulated for-profit stem cell-therapy centers in the U.S. The third woman went directly to the company for treatment. Their outcomes were horrifying. The facility charged each woman $5,000. (Red flag! Legitimate clinical trials NEVER ask for payment!) The company’s staff then injected stem cells made from each woman’s fat cells into her eyes. One woman went completely blind and two are virtually blind.

How do you know if a clinical trial is legit? It should be conducted by a reputable not-for-profit research center or hospital/medical center and be free. How do you know if a stem cell treatment is legit? Ask centers of medical excellence, like the Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute or The Harkness Eye Institute/CUMC, if they offer such treatments. If they don’t, you shouldn’t get them elsewhere.

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Dear Heloise: Can you tell me why all of a sudden I have ladybugs? They are outside on my chimney stack when it’s warm, and inside my house. Also, how do I get rid of them? Thanks. — Colette, via fax

Colette, while ladybugs aren’t dangerous at all, they can be annoying if they get inside your home. Make sure there are no broken seals around your windows and doors, and torn screens should be replaced. Breezy days may be in your past — closed windows and doors will help keep these little buggers at bay.

As far as eliminating them from outside, there’s not much you can do. But rest assured, ladybugs pose absolutely no threat to anyone except aphids (sometimes called plant lice). Ladybugs love to eat aphids, and this is beneficial to the environment, because aphids can really do a number on your garden. — Heloise Dear Heloise: Here’s a good way to recycle some newspaper. I crumple up one section (with no shiny advertising pages) and place it in the bottom of my wastepaper basket, then I put the trash-can liner in there and fill up the receptacle as needed throughout the week.

The newspaper will catch any stinks and stains that may soak through the bag and absorb them.

This helps keep the basket cleaner! — Harold G., Fort Wayne. Ind. Dear Heloise: I like to write letters, which means I can easily neglect some necessary chores.

I set a “schedule” to get things done: set the oven timer for 30 minutes to clean, 30 minutes to write, 30 minutes to clean, 30 minutes to write.

My friends laugh at me, because if the timer goes off and I’m vacuuming, I leave it and go to the desk to write; same with stopping in the middle of a sentence when writing.

It drives my husband nuts when he happens to be home, but when I’m home alone, I generally end up accomplishing quite a bit by the end of the day. — Brenda R., Fremont, Neb. —

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 time to get organized. You may be pumped up and inspired by something new that you want to accomplish.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Take the weekend as a time for recharging your batteries by riding a bike, swimming some laps or merely taking a walk. The more the merrier, so bring along a friend to multiply the fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Take it on the chin and own up to mistakes. You will find that evasiveness will only undermine your efforts to be seen as reliable, but being truthful brings rewards.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Interesting people that gather for a common purpose might provide you with a favorable place to exercise your social skills.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You may be inspired to make things a bit better, brighter and bolder. It is a good time to clean out the garage or straighten out the closets.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Wind someone around your little finger with a heart-to-heart chat. Outside influences can’t rock a relationship based on mutual trust and understanding. Be reassuring now to withstand pressures later.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Plan on a candlelit dinner or a relaxing evening for two. Your good judgment may be put to the test, however, if you hook up with someone new. A lack of planning can cause your assignments to pile up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You have both experience and financial savvy. You understand that slow and steady wins the race with your investments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) When your finances are at risk, the safest bet to make is no bet at all. If your ambitions are stirred, then you need to have a plan of action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Keep passions in check. Indulging yourself with what you want could make what you actually need unattainable. A change of scenery will fulfill some of your fantasies.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Projects that grab everyone else’s attention won’t suit your mood. You are running hot with enthusiasm when others may be cold and calculating. Stay focused on your most important goals.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Spread your wings like a social butterfly. Enjoy springtime relaxing on the front porch or at a local eatery gabbing with your friends.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY April 15 Your popularity grows as the next six to eight weeks unfold.

You could be distracted by an amorous attachment or led astray by dreams of grandeur where a moneymaking project is concerned. Keep your feet firmly on the ground and make key decisions in July. Get your business ideas, career moves and investment alterations completed while your judgment is at its best. Stick to who you know and what you know in late July and August.

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It’s not too early to plant perennials!

The cooler weather is a perfect opportunity to ready the soil and select a few plants. With perennials beginning to emerge, it’s easy to see where additions are needed. A late frost won’t harm the new plant and ground temperatures are ideal for plants to take root.

Perennials need to be selected with blooming time in mind to keep your garden in full color. When planting perennials, be patient and give ample room because most will fill out quickly.

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Be sure to note areas in your flowerbeds that have sun or shade so that you have the right plant for the right place. Keep in mind your water source too. Not all perennials have the same water requirements.

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