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BY EILEEN TULLY, COLORADO MASTER GARDENER

n August there’s time to look around and appreciate the garden … and then get back to work. Take time for a reality check. Be honest now. Is your garden looking a little tired?

If so, target trim the most faded and tattered foliage, even if it leaves gaps. Deadhead perennials that are past bloom and top off areas that need mulch.

It’s not yet time for major fall cleanup but freshening things up will help. There’s still a lot of summer left.

Major chores for August include the following:

VEGETABLES

Plant spinach and lettuce mid-month for a fall harvest.

Harvest cucumbers intended for slicing when they are 6 to 8 inches.

Onions are ready to harvest when their green tops fall over. Lift the bulbs and brush off loose soil. Bring them to a protected area like a porch or covered shed. Lay them out in a single layer on a

surface that permits ventilation top and bottom. An old screen propped up by bricks along the edge can work. Proper “curing” can take two to three weeks.

Do not store any onions that are still wet. When the outer skins have turned papery place them in a mesh bag or old pantyhose and place them in a dark and cool place.

Peppers can be harvested anytime they achieve the size you need or want.

Water tomatoes regularly until late August. After that, fruit will ripen more quickly when water is withheld.

After harvesting and areas become empty sow cover crops, like annual rye grass, often called green manure, to build garden soil.

LAWN

Fertilize between now and midSeptember.

Starting mid-month and continuing through fall, begin lawn renovation and repair. Build up low areas with garden soil

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and over-seed areas that are thin or bare.

Attack persistent weeds like bindweed with a 2, 4-D product. But the ultimate goal is to grow a thick healthy turf that will choke out weeds.

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Newly planted perennials, trees and shrubs need consistent watering to get established.

Fertilize roses for the last time around August 15. Fertilizing later may stimulate new succulent growth that could damage the plant if there is an early frost.

Divide spring blooming perennials if they need it. One way to tell if a perennial needs to be divided is if the plant has a “hole” in the middle and doesn’t look as attractive as it used to or if blooms decrease or stop altogether. Also, if the plant is crowding out neighboring plants, it’s time to divide.

Some plants that benefit from dividing in late summer are: Basket of Gold (Aurinia saxatilis) Daylily

(Hemerocallis species), Hardy Geranium (Geranium species), Hosta (Hosta species), Coral Bells (Heuchera species), Coreopsis (Coreopsis species), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata) and Speedwell (Veronica species).

Powdery Mildew is a fungal disease that appears as patches of white or gray powdery “stuff.” It will most likely attack where plants are crowded and kept damp.

Some susceptible plants are garden phlox, bee balm, Virginia creeper vine and roses. In the vegetable family squash and cucumbers can succumb to powdery mildew. To avoid the disease avoid overhead watering where these plants grow and space plants farther apart to encourage air circulation. Sulfur products sprayed during the growing season may help control powdery mildew.

Take advantage of plant sales. Usually starting mid-to-late-August and into September many nurseries will have plants sales with prices as much as 50 percent off.

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ill the weeds ever stop? The answer is soon, so don’t give up.

This summer’s frequent rains followed by hot weather make for great weed growing weather. New weeds seem to pop up just as soon they are pulled, making for a seemingly never ending chore.

As daunting as it may seem, weeding is an important task to keep a healthy landscape, reducing competition for valuable resources like water, nutrients and space.

If you’re about to give up, consider these quick tips to keep the momentum going.

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1. Tackle weeds that are about to flower or are flowering. Preventing weeds from going to seed will help cut down on new weeds in the future.

the plant. This works particularly well on creeping weeds like purslane and creeping spurge. Just make sure to do this before the plant flowers, or you’ll just be spreading seeds.

3. Weeds that survive the winter and

regrow from the roots (perennial) are best dug up to remove the entire root system, or treated with an herbicide, especially weeds like thistle and bindweed.

4. Mow larger areas where weeds have

taken over and where there is no rock or wood mulch and landscape fabric.

Make sure to mow frequently enough to prevent flowering which only means more seeds for next year.

5. Mark your calendars for next spring.

Apply a pre-emergent in early spring to manage weed seeds that are already in the soil or blow in from nearby. Pre-emergent herbicide prevents seeds from sprouting when applied at the correct time. Shoot for around Saint Patrick’s Day and always read and follow the herbicide label and instructions.

2. Weeds that don’t survive the winter

(annuals) can be pulled without getting the entire root system. In rock areas, try using a stiff rake to uproot

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n 2015, the median size of a new single-family house was 2,467 square feet, the biggest on record, according to Census Bureau data released in June. Yet in recent years, Americans have become increasingly infatuated with tiny home living. The small home trend has captivated folks with a variety of rationales: young people with enough student loan debt to make a traditional home purchase impractical, those who want to make less of an impact on the environment, people who can’t or don’t want to pay traditional home prices, older people who are ready to downsize for their retirement years, and young people who want to spend their money on adventure rather than housing.

For the most part, the people embracing the tiny house movement say it’s a matter of simple living and being more mindful about how we live. Advantages such as financial

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Stucco over siding is more affordable than you may think and emotional freedom, a greener lifestyle, and the satisfaction of building your own refuge are more valuable than square footage.

“Most of our customers are downsizing as a means to attain more independence, more self-sufficiency, and a more simplified lifestyle,” said Coles Whalen with Colorado Springs-based EcoCabins.

“Downsizing means less stress, less responsibility, and less upkeep which results in more free time and more money for the things that they want to do.”

Tiny houses first became news in Colorado Springs last year when the 390-square-foot “Morrison Home” model built by EcoCabins was entered in the 2015 Parade of Homes. The one-bedroom, onebath cabin with a loft and front and back porches was voted a People’s Choice Award.

“EcoCabins enjoys helping people transition to tiny,” Whalen said. “Whether they are downsizing from 2,500 square feet to 1,000 square feet, or into a tiny home with less than 400 square feet, they are choosing to live a more intentional lifestyle and we want to support that.”

There are really only two varieties of tiny houses, and some are bigger than others. The tiniest houses are less than

200 square feet and are basically stylish recreational vehicles, built on wheels and able to move from place to place. Although tiny house villages, cozy communities of tiny homes grouped together, are actually popping up all over the country.

The tiny home living crusade also includes homes of less than 1,000 square feet, built in a conventional manner and intended for a permanent location.

Some very appealing versions of these homes include creative design features that maximize the use of the space while also being more environmental, more economical and requiring less upkeep.

If you’d like to get an up-close and personal look at some tiny house options, take the family out to the National Tiny House Jamboree August 5 – 7, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., on the Air Force Academy Campus.

Meet with people already drawn in to the movement, speak with leaders in the industry, and learn about the latest developments. Keynote speakers will be on-hand along with book signings and some amazing models from professional builders.

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A small challenge: T IN Y HOUSE INSU R A N C E IN A C L A S S BY I T SE L F

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Downsizing into a tiny house is about people choosing to live independently without the encumbrances and demands of traditional houses. Leaving a smaller carbon footprint, saving money on a mortgage and expensive upkeep all mingle nicely with living a more mindful, simple life. But here’s the thing: finding an insurance policy that will cover your tiny dwelling is more challenging than most people realize.

While tiny homes have become a sweeping trend across the nation, when it comes to insurance they are certainly in a class by themselves.

“The first problem with insuring a tiny house is determining how to classify the home,” Martin Burlingame, with Strategic Insurance Agency said.

Whether it’s a tiny house on wheels that will be traveling or a residence with a permanent location, insurance companies have specific requirements for providing coverage.

“A traditional dwelling policy doesn’t contemplate the home moving around the country,” Burlingame noted.

“A specific location must be listed on the Declarations

Page. If the home later burns to the ground, but it’s not located at the address on the policy, it’s not covered.

Or you happen to be ambling down the highway and suddenly your tiny home tips over, your policy won’t cover it.”

An RV policy may be an option, however many tiny house owners have run into snags with that type of policy as well.

“An RV policy requires that the tiny house be Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) certified and include the oval-shaped Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) seal,” Burlingame said. “Another hurdle this policy presents for tiny houses is that recreational vehicles are not considered permanent homes so RV policies don’t cover permanent residents.”

The final tiny home insurance option is called Inland Marine coverage. “This policy was intended for mobile trailers that are moved from site to site for business purposes, such as a construction trailer.” Burlingame said. “The biggest problem with this policy is that it doesn’t offer any liability coverage. For instance, if a

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friend comes over to your home and falls, or if your dog bites someone, this type of policy won’t cover it.”

Because Colorado has seen one of the fastest progressions in the tiny house movement, Burlingame and Strategic Insurance Agency have built a program from the ground up to address the short-comings in the tiny house insurance market.

“We have built a traditional dwelling policy and modified it with endorsements,” Burlingame added. “The location is modified to provide coverage wherever the home is located at the time, a trip endorsement covers the home while it’s moving, and a number of other special endorsements craft a comprehensive policy for owners of tiny houses.”

With over 60 years of combined experience in the insurance industry, as an independent agent, Strategic Insurance is able to tailor insurance coverage to fit each individuals needs and provide quality support and guidance if a claim does happen to occur.

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Dear Amy: I am 55 and my significant other is 56. We are both divorced and have children from our previous marriages. I have a son and a daughter; she has a son and two daughters. They are all young adults.

AMY We’ve lived together for about DICKINSON three years. Her 23-year-old son lives with us. He is a great kid with a few anxiety issues (according to his mother).

He spends a lot of time with his girlfriend at her house, and when he does not sleep at our house his mom will bring his lunch to work for him. She makes his lunch every day.

I don’t really mind this — I just want your opinion about whether this may keep him from being independent. She does everything for him. She cleans his room, does his laundry and picks up after him. We do not ask him to do chores or charge him rent. I brought this up and she said she was raised to help family.

Should I ignore this and let mom do what moms do, or should I make it an issue? He does pay his own bills. He also works close to 40 hours a week.

— Bothered Dear Bothered: Reading between the lines, my sense is that your partner is babying her son in a way that she did not baby her daughters (you don’t mention her treatment of her daughters, so I’m making an assumption). Basically, I’m picturing an “Everybody Loves Raymond” situation where mom expresses her love through excessive caretaking.

My own view is that this tends to retard some very important life skills that all adults should possess: the ability to keep his space clean, take care of his own clothing and cook a meal or two.

Ideally, you three would sit down together and ask this son about his larger goals. I think asking for a modest rent is not only reasonable, but will help him to budget and adjust his income, spending and saving. If mom needs to wait on him while he lives at home, and if she continues to enjoy it, and if he is respectful and responsible, then you should let that part go.

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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: I read that 80 percent of Americans can’t see the Milky Way because of all the lights at night. Does that DR. OZ AND DR. ROIZEN kind of light pollution affect my health? — Suzi C., Clearwater, Fla. Answer: We can shed some light on that! Light pollution can interfere with your sleep-wake cycle (that’s your circadian rhythm, which controls 10 to 15 percent of your genes), and that can throw off your metabolism. It’s also associated with changes in brainwave patterns and cell regulation, and it’s linked to depression, insomnia, cardiovascular disease and cancer. A 2007 report from a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences meeting even suggested that there may be a relationship between increased light pollution and an increase in the risk for breast and prostate cancers, obesity and early-onset diabetes.

The American Medical Association has come out with an advisory, telling cities to turn down new LED streetlights: “High-intensity ... blue-rich LED streetlights (that appear white to the eye) operate at a wavelength that most adversely suppresses melatonin during night. It is estimated that white LED lamps have five times greater impact on circadian sleep rhythms than conventional street lamps. Recent large surveys found that brighter residential nighttime lighting is associated with reduced sleep times, dissatisfaction with sleep quality, excessive sleepiness, impaired daytime functioning and obesity.”

How can you protect yourself?

• Get light-blocking shades and curtains for your bedroom.

• Use nightlights with RED wavelengths only.

• Talk to your city council about turning off buildings’ lights at night, turning down LED streetlights and turning off high-intensity lights around empty ballfields and shopping malls.

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Dear readers: Dogs and hot cars. This is a combination that should NEVER happen.

Dogs cannot survive in a hot car, even if you’re running errands and will be away from the car for just a few minutes.

HINTS Leave the dog at home, or if it’s a FROM smaller breed in a carrier, bring HELOISE the dog in with you. Businesses shouldn’t have a problem with you bringing the dog in.

The temperature in a car on a hot day will climb rapidly. For example, if the temperature outside is 80 degrees, the temperature inside a parked car will rise to 100 degrees in only 10 minutes.

Dogs don’t perspire to cool down, like people do; they can’t cool themselves. They are susceptible to heatstroke.

And parking in the shade and/or “cracking the window”? Pointless.

If you come across a dog someone has left in a hot car, stay by the vehicle and call 911 immediately. Check all doors to see if one is unlocked.

In Texas, the law states that a civilian can legally break a vehicle’s window if the animal is in “apparent distress.” Check the laws in your state.

Saving the life of the dog is worth a mere broken car window. — Heloise Dear readers: Summertime means travel, and lots of travel can mean lots of laundry! Here are some hints for doing laundry on the go, at the laundromat: • Organization is key. Sort pieces by color and degree of soilage before you hit the laundry center. Put whites in a white pillowcase and darks in a dark pillowcase.

• Pick up detergent at the discount store — the soaps at the site can be outrageously expensive.

• When the washer is finished, shake out the clothes before popping them into the dryer. This will loosen up the clothes and allow them to dry more quickly.

• Check the lint filter. A clean filter will get the job done faster.

• Take a magazine, book or puzzles to pass the time. — Heloise —

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) It may be necessary to do things in an orderly fashion or stick to a schedule. But when you are free to pick and choose, be sure to let your original ideas run free.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Home is where your heart and happiness is. Spend time with loved ones. Invite friends and neighbors over for a cookout.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your time will come. Take time to enjoy the rewards for a job well done. Spend the long summer evening with a tall glass of iced tea or some friends. While appearing to do nothing, plan for the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Whether it is love and romance or financial success you seek, gather momentum so you will be prepared to make a fresh start.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your star shines brightest when you are out in the public eye. Put social skills to good use since your smiles act like a magnet to attract new admirers.

You can have things your way this weekend.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Look for opportunities to make your future a bit brighter and happier. Some extra mental effort could pay off today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The door is open for new love interests and exciting experiences. Get out and about and mingle if you are single. Someone who shares your values your best bet if you are seeking a new love interest.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Chew your food 10 times before swallowing. Take time to digest improvements. It may take more time than anticipated for changes to be accepted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Anything rigid can break under stress. A friend or acquaintance may try to convince you to break with traditions this weekend. Keep an open mind and value the new experience you will find.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Show respect when you have reservations about someone. Don’t tamper with personal boundaries or take anyone for granted.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Family happiness and contentment could be a prime motivator. Touch base with relatives or spend time relaxing at home. Visit the church social or the community barbecue.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Work or responsibilities could interfere with the satisfaction of your romantic yearnings or otherwise put social life on hold.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY July 30 You might feel you have hit a peak of inspiration during the next four to five weeks. Your desire for romance or imaginary yearnings could blind you to the facts of a relationship or business deal that will let you down in the end. Wait out this brief period of insecurity and avoid making irrevocable decisions. During November, a fortunate meeting or a beneficial opportunity could bring you the security and romantic connection you crave.

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BIRTHDAYS Blues guitarist Buddy Guy is 80. Movie director Peter Bogdanovich is 77. Singer Paul Anka is 75. Jazz saxophonist David Sanborn is 71. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is 69.

Actress Delta Burke is 60. Singer-songwriter Kate Bush is 58. Country singer Neal McCoy is 58. Actor Laurence Fishburne is 55.

Actress Lisa Kudrow is 53. Actress Vivica A. Fox is 52. Actor Simon Baker is 47. Director Christopher Nolan is 46. Actress Hilary Swank is 42. Actress Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”) is 32.

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