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BY FREDRICKA BOGARDUS, COLORADO MASTER GARDENER

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t first I thought I was losing my mind. It kept appearing places I would never put it. I thought perhaps I had forgotten I put some in new places. But when this 3- to 4-foot tall plant showed up in a border populated with low growing species, I knew something was awry.

Going back to the beginning I bought one pot of yellow flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus) about 10 years ago. For several years I was quite fond of the plant.

It has foliage with an arching habit, not the sword-like foliage of bearded iris. The foliage stays green through the summer, making it an attractive plant for the back of borders. Over the years I divided and transplanted the iris. However, a couple of years ago I wanted to reduce the amount

of this plant in my garden and started removing the plant. It never seemed to go away no matter how much I took out — it was popping up everywhere!

Now all iris are known for spreading; a 6-inch diameter clump can easily double or triple over a few years. But I am accustomed to iris spreading in place. The rhizome clump spreading outward, sometimes developing an empty center which is a sure sign that division is needed.

When I was digging out what seemed to be an unending source of single little iris plants, I discovered the reason for these out of place plants. I dug up rhizomes several feet long sporting only a single small plant. Apparently when this plant is challenged, it is capable of sending it’s rhizomes over fairly long distances — in my garden, it was more than 20 feet away

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from the source plant.

I dug every rhizome I could find, but I have a bad feeling I will be doing this for a few years. A little bit of research informed me that flag iris is prohibited in several states because of its invasive nature, non-native status, and toxicity to livestock.

It should not be planted along waterways and is not currently on the Colorado noxious weed list.

Noxious weeds are plants that cause economic and/or environmental damage and by law must be controlled. While flag iris are not yet on the noxious weed list, they are on the Colorado Watch List.

The watch list can be found on the colorado.gov website.

I wish I had looked at this list 10 years ago. It is a good source to identify plants which may be more invasive than

you want them to be and probably need to be contained, at the very least, or avoided altogether. I find plants that aggressively spread by runners or rhizomes to be particularly difficult to control. If a plant is an assertive re-seeder, it is easy enough to eliminate seedlings by pulling or cultivating. Digging up roots is backbreaking work. Avoid this task by careful plant selection and by all means check the noxious weed listings and the watch list before planting.

When you have questions, Colorado State University Extension has research based answers. Get answers to your horticulture questions by calling a Master Gardener Volunteer at 520-7684 through September, or visit ask.extension.org. For current garden tips visit www.facebook. com/ColoradoMasterGardeners.EPC.

PLAN AND PLANT NOW FOR SPRING:

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t’s nearly that time of year when gardeners think of spring — of planting bulbs that are going to bloom then.

Bulbs are “pre-packaged” flowers, so a green thumb isn’t necessary to get those first season’s blossoms. Still, a few tips for buying and planting bulbs this fall can make for a better show next spring and beyond.

BIGGER IS BETTER

The bigger the bulbs, the bigger next spring’s flowers.

Bulbs are usually sold as small, medium or top size, the measurement taken around the circumference where the bulb is fattest. Which measurements go with which size depends on the kind of bulb. Small tulips are 10 to 11 centimeters around, medium ones 11 to 12 centimeters, and anything larger is top size.

Naturally smaller bulbs include certain tulips, such as the charming waterlily tulip, as well as grape hyacinth, crocus and snow drop.

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MORE IS BETTER

Over time, with good care, smaller bulbs will grow into larger ones, whose show will match that of the initially fatter bulbs. One way to compensate for smaller flowers would be to plant more of them, putting your money into buying more rather than fatter bulbs. Which brings us to ...

More is better, for any kind of bulb.

Forget about planting tulips in a single file ready to march like soldiers down the edge of your front path. Instead, plan for big dollops of color, massing bulbs in circular groups or, for bolder visual effect from fewer bulbs, triangular groupings with an apex directed to your vantage point.

GOOD CONDITIONS

Even though this coming spring’s flowers are already packaged inside bulbs, the more sunlight the plants bask in, the better will be the show they put on in years to come. The spot where you plant bulbs doesn’t have to be bathed in sunlight all season — only until the bulbs’ leaves disappear. Those leaves disappear, fortuitously, at about the same time that emerging leaves of deciduous trees finally knit together to create cool shade.

Another consideration in siting spring bulbs is soil drainage; most abhor wet feet. The original home of tulips, narcissus, crocuses, and many other popular spring

bulbs are the mountainsides of western Asia, on ground that is parched all summer. Holland is a good place to raise bulbs commercially because the long, cool, moist springs delay dormancy. In the long time before the bulbs’ leaves finally die back, the greenery has plenty of time to fuel the following season’s flower buds.

What about fertilizer? The traditional recommendation is to put bone meal into the bottom of the planting hole.

Actually, a bulb does not need fertilizer to flower well its first season, only to flower well in subsequent seasons. What these bulbs really need is any balanced fertilizer — including compost, the Cadillac

of fertilizers — spread on the ground right after planting this fall or even in spring.

Bone meal is not a particularly well balanced fertilizer.

Good growing conditions will get these bulbs multiplying, with younger bulbs budding off the mother bulb. Overcrowded bulbs won’t flower well, so they’ll eventually need to be dug up; a good time is when the foliage is dying down. They can then be replanted with sufficient elbow room.

Unless your yard is free of deer, plant types of bulbs that deer generally don’t like, such as ornamental onions, glory-of-thesnow, winter aconite, fritillaria, snowdrop, hyacinth, snowflake, squill and narcissus.

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They project these trends will significantly impact the category — from door hardware and light fixtures to major appliances and furniture through 2017.

“While home trends tend to stay relevant longer, with homeowners updating décor about every five years, our team is continually monitoring art and fashion trends to inform home décor,” said Ted Roberts, Manager of Industrial Design of Schlage.

Roberts and the Schlage design team have explored macro trends they see at

industry events and tradeshows throughout the year, as well as how they develop over time. In the brand’s latest findings, those trends and evolutions include: • The Glamour/Hollywood Regency trend has spawned interest in the recent rise of geometric designs, which are increasingly seen in light fixtures, small furniture and accent pieces.

Glamour and Hollywood Regency has transformed from drastic, clean contrast to incorporating dark greys and even softer tones. The style is also now often seen blending with elements of Art Deco and other trends, especially gold and black hues.

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being a niche finish to one that is much more widely accepted. It has started to blend with whites and tans rather than being limited to dark, contrasting colors.

These finishes have also been rapidly gaining retail traction, particularly at mass market retailers.

• Farmhouse & Country Chic has evolved from being based in dark-toned woods to additionally including lighter wood finishes and softer color schemes. It is now often seen overlapping with Industrial style products, particularly in light fixtures and exposed plumbing.

• The Industrial trend has transitioned from a theme that would encompass an entire space to manifesting itself

in accessories that can be mixed with other themes. The Industrial color palette is also becoming lighter while some key elements — such as pulleys and Edison bulbs — are perpetuating in other styles.

• Mid-Century Modern styles are still very popular in retail although the “purist” Mid-Century Modern style peaked around 2013. The classic Mid-Century color pallet, which features bright yellows and oranges, has been replaced by more modern blues, grays, and black.

Overall, the Mid-Century Modern trends have influenced such a wide variety of design trends that it will continue to perpetuate for the foreseeable future.

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home without ample lighting can be uncomfortable. Dark rooms can exacerbate feelings of depression and make a home feel less inviting to guests. However, bringing in more outside light or supplementing with artificial light can quickly transform the atmosphere of a space.

Daylight hours begin to shrink starting this month. When daylight savings time is in full force, it can get dark as early as 4:30 in the afternoon. While this premature darkness may be ideal for animals who are hibernating for the season, for humans who remain active throughout the year, increasing the amount of light that is present in a home is a goal each winter.

There are different strategies to let in more light when the sun sets.

• When purchasing a new home, be conscious of window placement and also the direction in which a home faces.

Apartments and homes that face north will be dark most of the day. Rather, those that face south will have ample sunlight. In addition, look at how many trees are on the property. Even a home

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that faces south can have compromised sunlight if it is hampered by many trees.

Open curtains and blinds all the way throughout the home during the winter months. Not only will this let in more light, but it also may warm the home from the sun, cutting down on heating costs.

Clean the windows. Dirt and grime that accumulates on windows can affect how much sunlight filters through.

When planning a home renovation project, consider adding a window on a wall where there currently is none or think about the inclusion of skylights to let in more light from above. Innovations in skylight technology enable small ones to be placed in rooms and connected through interior tubes that reflect the light. French doors also can bring in a lot of light. Separate a dark room from a bright room with a set of French doors to spread even more light throughout the home.

Paint walls with lighter colors that reflect light more effectively. Dark-colored floors and walls tend to absorb light, enhancing a cave-like atmosphere.

• Purchase a statement light fixture that allow for a higher wattage of light bulb, which will be brighter. You may find higher wattages even in energyconserving compact fluorescent bulbs and LED bulbs.

• Stagger lights at varying heights to cast equal light throughout rooms.

Task lighting, overhead lighting and decorative ambient lighting can combine to achieve a warm, inviting atmosphere.

• Use solar lights outdoors to add extra illumination outside, which can make your home more welcoming when arriving home at night.

• Clear rooms of clutter as such items can interrupt the flow of light.

If you find that the light in your home is still lacking and you can benefit from a burst of extra light therapy, consider the purchase of a therapy lamp that simulates sunlight. Set the timer and have it face you in the morning or afternoon. There also are alarm clocks that wake you with the simulation of a rising sun.

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TAKE OUR ADVICE ADVICE

Dear Amy: My mother is 63 years old. She just ended a tumultuous three-year relationship with a man who cheated on her, lied to her and stole money from her.

This is her first long-term relaAMY tionship since my father died of DICKINSON complications from Lewy body dementia with Parkinson’s more than six years ago.

My mom cared for my dad for almost 10 years and the emotional turmoil nearly ruined her. She just learned that her ex-boyfriend is dying of pancreatic cancer and has six to eight months to live.

She is heavy with guilt for leaving him, and is considering caring for him until he passes away.

I think she should run for the hills, that she owes him nothing and that his treatment of her doesn’t warrant her caring for him.

How can I make her feel better about leaving this man? (Am I a horrible person for feeling this way?) — Protective Daughter Dear Protective: Your mother has spent such a high percentage of her life taking care of others that she is probably very good at it. You can understand why she would be drawn to this role now.

On one level, she may feel that because she took care of herself (by leaving), she is being punished, and now must take care of him. Her guilt is her way of taking responsibility for something (this man’s health) that doesn’t really have anything to do with her. You might help your mother gain some perspective by noting that this man had other relationships with other women during the time they were together, and so one of his affair partners might choose to step forward now to help him at the end of his life.

No matter what you advise her to do, you need to understand and accept that your mother might choose to take on this role, regardless of what you think. Guilt is a heavy and powerful motivator.

One healthy way for your mother to manage her guilt over this situation (and stay away from him) would be to become a hospice volunteer and help others at their end of life.

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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 just read that they’ve reversed Alzheimer’s disease symptoms with some kind of standard pain reliever. Can it cure my mom?

— Sandy D.,

Answer: The breakthrough you’re referring to happened in mice, not people. University of Manchester, U.K., researchers found that a monthlong IV dose of mefenamic acid, a common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, given to mice with Alzheimer’s disease symptoms completely reversed their memory loss and brain inflammation. It seems the medication reduces an inflammatory process that contributes to the formation of amyloid tangles and AD. But we’re still a long way from having something that can reverse AD in people.

Fortunately, there’s a lot of ongoing research about preventing and managing symptoms of dementia and AD. • A study published in JAMA Neurology found that serum DHA levels were 23 percent lower in participants with cerebral amyloidosis (amyloid tangles) than in people without those indicators.

In addition, study participants with the highest blood levels of DHA had greater brain volume in several subregions affected by AD, increased processing speed and did better on tests of nonverbal memory. You want 900 mg of DHA omega-3 daily.

So enjoy at least two to three servings of salmon and sea trout a week, and enjoy anchovies, herring, mackerel, tuna and halibut, too.

• Recently, researchers found that workplace complexity and social interaction help people retain greater cognitive powers, even if they develop brain changes associated with AD. • Regular exercise protects the brain. A recent study looked at brain differences between identical twins, one of whom exercised regularly and one who did not: The active twin had much more gray matter (where info is processed) than the sedentary sibling.

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ADVICE

Dear Heloise: My “pet” peeve: I have worked in the veterinary field for 30 years, the last 20 working animal ER. I work nights, weekends and holidays, and have missed family events and milestones. I am here to help your pet.

HINTS FROM The number of pet owners who HELOISE do not prepare for emergencies astounds me. When you take on the responsibility of owning a pet, you take on their basic needs and providing for emergencies.

Owning a pet is a privilege. You are responsible for a living, breathing animal.

Does this help come with a cost? Certainly. Be prepared. Sock a little money away for emergencies and invest in pet insurance. — Lynn H., Girard, Ohio Dear Heloise: Off to live in a dorm? Some towel advice: Skip the forest greens and burgundies.

They will bleed into your laundry. And thick, plush towels might not dry well.

Try the smaller, thin beach towels, now on sale.

They can double as a cover-up. Also, check out the sheets that are resistant to acne medicine staining! — S.S., via email Young people on their own, for maybe the first time, can find laundry challenging and time-consuming. Navy-blue towels and sheets, which blend in with denim jeans, can help! — Heloise Dear Heloise: Here are some hints that keep our family running on schedule during the busy school year. These hints are especially helpful if you have elementary-age kids: • Lay out clothes the night before. This is a real time-saver.

• Look over the school menu online during the weekend. Plan the meals your kids will eat from the cafeteria, then shop and prepare lunches for the “brown bag” days.

• A delicious and filling breakfast is a must. Yogurt, whole-grain cereal, toast, nuts — all good choices. — Sam W. in California —

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) You could be restless for excitement and ready to rock and roll. Just be sure you don’t rock the boat of an existing relationship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Instant friendships give instant gratification. The problem with being too friendly is that a new person in your life may be here today but gone tomorrow. Don’t lose your head.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your ability to attend entertainments could be limited by a lack of funds or the pressures of extra chores. Be innovative and find ways to bypass these limitations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) If you act on the spur of the moment, you might have a great time. On the other hand, you might upset someone or be seen as unpredictable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Take pride in your family connections. Loved ones may show an interest in your ideas, so be ready to answer a slew of questions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Get out of a rut. Dive into a past passion or experiment with something new. Your phone might be ringing off the hook and ensuing conversations might trigger a new hobby or interest.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Give yourself a treat. Go out and do the things that you enjoy doing. Your hard work deserves a reward.

The financial outlook will be better soon, so you can open up the pocketbook without worry.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Read between the lines. Intuitive understanding may strengthen ties and enhance the bonds of affection.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You can get by with a little help from your friends.

Make the best of the weekend by enjoying activities with congenial people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Flipping a coin means you might lose as easily as win. You can’t decide important matters on a whim. It is risky to overreact to a passing fancy or someone’s temporary change of heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Give yourself permission to explore New Age ideas or unusual places. A break in routines could be just what you need. A new hookup might offer beneficial advice to deal with a problem.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The first lesson of love is to listen with both ears and a faithful heart. Remain true blue even when other people seem more exciting.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sept. 17 During the next four to six weeks, you can get crucial matters that affect your future into alignment. This is an excellent time to launch key initiatives or make crucial decisions because you will be wiser than usual. You may even attract helpful opportunities for advancement. Late October and early November is a good time to formulate financial arrangements. Prepare in advance for a period of heavy going after the first of the year.

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GOREN BRIDGE

EVENTS

Pawtoberfest — To benefit Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, vendors, activities, food and craft brews, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bear Creek Regional Park, Argus Boulevard and South 21st Street; pawtoberfest.org.

Urban Agricultural Homestead Fair — Backyard gardening demonstrations, petting zoo, vendors and more, 10 a.m.4 p.m., Fountain Creek Regional Park, 2010 Duckwood Road, Fountain, free admission; 632-9598, ext. 101.

Lecture Series - Pikes Peak Marathon, America’s Ultimate Challenge — 2-3 p.m., Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., $5. Registration: cspm.org.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks vs. Seattle Sounder — 7 p.m., Switchbacks Stadium, 6303 Barnes Road, go online for ticket prices: switchbacksfc.com.

BIRTHDAYS

The high-profile trophies won’t be handed out until Sunday, but tonight we’ve got the “Creative Arts Emmy Awards.” If you’re into makeup, sound mixing, and similarly thrilling categories, have at it. 6 p.m., FXX.

Singer LaMonte McLemore of the Fifth Dimension is 81. Actress Elvira is 65. Comedian Rita Rudner is 63. Puppeteer Kevin Clash (Elmo on “Sesame Street”) is 56. Actor/ director Paul Feig is 54. Singer BeBe Winans is 54. Actor Kyle Chandler (“Early Edition”) is 51. Rapper Doug E. Fresh is 50. Actor Malik Yoba (“New York Undercover”) is 49.

Singer Anastacia is 48. Vocalist Keith Flint of Prodigy is 47. Actor Matthew Settle (“Gossip Girl”) is 47. Rapper Vinnie of Naughty

by Nature is 46. Singer Marcus Sanders of Hi-Five is 43. Singer-actress Nona Gaye is 42. Actress Danielle Brooks (“Orange is the New Black”) is 27. Actress Denyse Tontz (“All My Children,” ‘’Big Time Rush”) is 22.

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