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This spring, take a new approach to bulbs By Maureen Gilmer

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It’s not how many tulips you have, but where you put them. It’s not the rarity of the variety, but what you plant with it. It’s not the colors you choose, but what they mean in a landscape. This spring, as you observe all the beautiful Dutch bulbs in bloom, think about their place in your garden. Are they just bold masses that hit you right between the eyes, or are they integrated with other plants to create a magical blend of textures and colors. This blended holistic approach can give you far more beauty and fun rather than dropping them all into a single high profile bed. The reason bulbs have always been planted in masses is simple: to compound the color visibility. Another reason is bulb care. They are ephemeral, lasting for just a short time in spring. Then the beds are needed for late spring or summer plants. The spent bulbs must be dug out with forks and transplanted elsewhere, which is why so many die. They

can be left in place to die back naturally, but that’s not appealing to look at. Moreover, when soil must be improved and cultivated it’s impossible to do so without widespread bulb damage. Oozing wounded bulbs lead to rot, pests and disease. This method is not too bad if you can hire gardeners, but for most folks, massing isn’t realistic. Let’s drop the massing ideas and look at the interplanted flowers method made popular by contemporary Dutch garden designers. This is more naturalistic appearance for bulbs that don’t depend on intense color blobs nor bed change-outs. It can also be worked in with permanent low growing early spring perennials such as heucheras for foliage and bleeding hearts. These are a study in color, texture and form for a new mix and match scheme every year. Borders are the new idea for bulbs, to integrate them into the foreground of existing plants. There is an amazing dynamic created when deciduous flowering shrubs

are planted with bulbs for spring glory. Forsythia, lilacs, even broom are being considered for these compositions. When the shrubs are coming out with big sprays, tall tulips dance around their bare legs like fireflies. When it’s time to dig the bulbs, they are out front and accessible to replace with summer annuals. The problem we find with enjoying spring bulbs is the planting-flowering disconnect. This is a two-step process six months apart, so don’t rely on your memory. Use your calendar to mark purchase and planting dates. Bulbs are sold in the fall. You can buy a single color, a blend of colors or just one bulb for naturalizing such as daffodils. Problem is it’s summer’s end and you’re exhausted. The last thing you want to do is order more plants. It’s just counterintuitive. Fight that feeling, because you won’t think about tulips again until early next spring, long after the planting season. Now make a note on your calendar in September to buy bulbs.

In the meantime, really study tulips this year and how they are being used in the landscape. Are they massed or holistic and thus more sustainable and affordable? How far apart are the bulbs and what are the accent plants? Are they using fine textures with bulbs? When you find good ones, take pictures with your phone. You can study the compositions and colors later on a big screen. These will become your holy grail for design ideas during August bulb shopping ven-

tures online and off. Just as America is in transition, how we use bulbs is changing. They are no longer a bold sign of wealth, but a valuable tool for adding zest and diversity to early spring in dry gardens. After all, so many bulbs were originally wildflowers in the Middle East, which explains their natural adaptation for summer/fall dormancy and drought. So there’s no reason why everyone can’t rediscover bulbs unless they forget to mark their calendars.

Faucet must work as hard as I do By Ed Del Grande Tribune News Service

Q: Dear Ed: I’m moving into an apartment without a dishwasher. No big deal, since I like washing dishes by hand. However, I would like to remove the present faucet and install a kitchen faucet that’s more user-friendly for washing dishes by hand. Any suggestions? – Patty, New York A: Most restaurant kitchens include at least one commercial grade faucet with a heavy-duty flexible hose for a spout. The hose is supported by a high arching springlike coil. Also, at the end of the

hose is a powerful spray head used for washing off the plates. These faucets are easy to operate and really speed up the process of cleaning dishes. The good news is semi-professional versions of spring-loaded faucets are available for home use. Features include a multi-function head for standard water use and spray cleaning tasks, a magnetic docking arm to lock the head in place and a booster button to increase the water flow rate for pressure rinsing. Bottom line: Choosing a semipro kitchen faucet can be a commercial success for your kitchen.

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sion office if you are uncertain about which plants might benefit. • The best window of opportunity for applying herbicides to control pesky broadleaf weeds like henbit and chickweed is closely quickly. Treatment effec-

tiveness is reduced as these weeds mature and complete their life cycle. Also, the products used to control these weeds can be a real problem for tender garden plants and should not be applied on windy days. If your lawn is overtaken

with weeds and you are determined to “not let this happen again next year”, mark your calendar now to contact our office in August to discuss a plan of action. For more information of this or any other horticultural topic, you can con-

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Please consider the following tips for your April landscape: • If you have not already done so, April is a good time to fertilize your cool season turfgrasses like tall fescue. • Delay fertilizing warm season turfgrasses such as bermuda, zoysia, or buffalo until late April or early May. • For apple growers, monitor cedar apple rust on neighboring cedar trees. If you see a significant number of cedar-apple galls (a large orange growth that resembles a Christmas ornament), be prepared to spray your apple trees with an appropriate fungicide. • Insects begin showing up in April. Remember that the majority of insects in the landscape are not harmful to plants or people. Monitor your garden and landscape regularly, as insect problems are much easier to address when they are caught early. See OSU publication E-1023 Conserving Beneficial Arthro-

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A to-do list of spring home maintenance chores Every homeowner should give their property a check-up now to make sure it’s ready for the warmer months ahead. DEAR MR. MYERS: I purchased my first home in November, after several years of renting. My landlord always took care of my old apartment’s maintenance duties when spring arrived, but now I will have to do them myself because I don’t have the cash to hire a maintenance person. What should I pay attention to? ANSWER: Though you purchased your first home only four months ago, you have the same basic maintenance concerns that owners who bought their single-family homes decades ago also have - but too often forget about. Many maintenance concerns when spring arrives involve issues that are on the outside of the home instead of the inside. Start by inspecting the roof. Using a household ladder and binoculars, stand outside of your home to see if any shingles or tiles were lost or damaged during the winter storms. They need to be repaired or replaced to avoid leaky ceilings or

About Real Estate DAVID MYERS other potentially expensive problems later. While you’re up on the ladder, make sure that your rain gutters and downspouts are clear of any leaves or other debris that can sometimes accumulate during the fall or winter. Also use the ladder to check the flashing or sealant around any chimneys, skylights or plumbing vents that your property may have to ensure that they’re watertight. Check your driveway, patio or any other patches of cement that are on your property for any small cracks or fissures. Even the smallest of openings can sprout bothersome weeds after the spring rains, or even gradually fill with water that can cause buckling. Use a screwdriver or long nail to probe the frames around windows, doors and any other wood that’s exposed to Mother Nature. If the wood is soft or rotting, you’ll need to make repairs before the spring rain causes further damage. Like inspecting

the outside of your home, it also can be a bit simpler to check the interior of your house this spring by starting from the top and working your way down to the bottom. If you have an attic or small crawlspace above your ceiling, take appropriate action immediately if you find any evidence of insect or rodent infestation, or if you see odd-colored stains that could be telltale signs of mold. It’s also the time to give all your living areas a thorough cleaning. Many homeowners get the inside of their homes sparkling clean for friends who will visit during the winter holidays, but then put their cleaning supplies away even before the last piece of pizza or bowl of nachos is dropped on the living-room floor during the Super Bowl in early February. That’s a perfect recipe to foster all sorts of allergies or other problems. Spring also is the time to take basic steps to tune up your air condi-

tioning unit for the warmer months ahead (see the owner’s manual for details), and to clean or change the filter on your water-heater. If you have a basement, conduct the same spring check-up as if you had an attic: Check for signs of infestation by rodents or insects, or the presence of mold. Dampness in the basement may signal other problems, such as above-average humidity in the room or poor ventilation. That’s not good, either. Some of these maintenance chores can be performed by novice homeowners using simple and inexpensive supplies purchased from a local hardware store or big home-improvement center. But others, like a roof that your initial inspection suggests needs major repairs, should be handled

by a licensed contractor. *** REAL ESTATE TRIVIA: Buyers who have purchased at least one house before say a separate laundry area is at the top of their must-have list of amenities when shopping for a new home, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. A living room was second, followed by a walk-in closet in the master bedroom and a two-car garage. *** DEAR MR. MYERS: We bought our first home last spring and filed our tax return last month. Our new deductions are going to give us a big refund. How long will it take for the IRS to send us our refund check?

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whatsoever,” Roberts said. A truly green home can be cleaned with water and microfiber cloths.” Magic erasers, such as those made by Mr. Clean, ($2.69 for a twopack, Target) make cleaning easier when they’re used wet, Brousseau said, especially in showers, toilets and high-touch areas, like light switches. Brousseau also finds pumice stones useful. They can be found in beauty aisles (for example, from Harmon, $2.49, Bed, Bath & Beyond) or hardware stores. The stones work great on rust and hard-water stains. Wet them, and use them as you would an eraser, he said. Invest in a microfiber duster with an extendable rod,

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this “a national epidemic” that might be lessened if sellers and buyers would consider some win-win compromises, even if they seem unpalatable at first: Sellers should be open to buyers who need to sell their current homes in order to come up with the cash to close on a new home. Sellers can do that by not automatically rejecting contract offers that come with “subject-to” contingencies giving the buyers a reasonable time to sell and close on their house. For their part, buyers need to be

open to delayed move-outs by sellers who haven’t found a new home. Buyers can offer “rentback” arrangements where sellers can stay in the house a while after closing, paying monthly rent to the new buyers, and giving themselves time to find a new place.

Lamacchia concedes these ideas won’t work for everybody, but they “just might loosen up” the inventory gridlock a little. They’re definitely worth considering. Ken Harney’s email address is Harneycolumn@ gmail.com.

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the year, trade-up homes by a median 7.5 percent. The wannabes are folks like these: • David Roberts, a high school teacher in the Nashville, Tennessee, area, tells me he’s been looking for months for an affordable replacement for his current home, valued around $188,000. He’s been told his house “would sell in two weeks.” But prices of suitable replacements are rising fast – up 10 percent in the past year – and the pickings are slim anywhere close to the city. “So where do we go?” he asks. “We are looking but not listing.” • In Walpole, Massachusetts, 76-year-old Michaela Tomaselli wants to sell her four-bedroom ranch house and has “looked at everything” that’s available locally. “But I can’t find a place to go” – what’s out there either costs too much, doesn’t have the

investor activity converting affordable homes into rentals, and seniors remaining in their homes rather than downsizing. But the “wherewill-we-go?” factor is significant. As part of a national survey of homeowners last October, realty firm Redfin found that among the top reasons given by a sample of owners who might like to sell but are not listing were: • “I’m worried I won’t be able to find a home to buy”; • “I can’t find another house I like”; and fears about pricing and affordability. In high-demand, high-cost markets such as northern Virginia, realty agents run into the problem constantly. Amanda Davidson, a broker in Alexandria, told me “I have a couple who want to downsize, but they’re reluctant to make the move. I don’t blame them, either. If they put their house on the market, it’s going to be gone overnight, and they’d have no place to live.” Boston-area realty broker Anthony Lamacchia calls

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WASHINGTON – Call them the frustrated wannabe sellers -- eager to list their homes for sale this spring, but feeling locked out of their markets by severe inventory shortages and rising prices that are occurring in many parts of the country. They want to move. They believe they could sell relatively quickly. But they can’t find affordable, desirable replacements for their current homes because there are fewer to choose from. So they don’t list, thereby contributing to a pernicious cycle that worsens the inventory squeeze. According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest data, total listings of homes for sale are down by 8.1 percent over the past year alone, and they have fallen year over year for 33 consecutive months. A new study by Trulia.com found that inventories have sunk to their second lowest level since the company began tracking them in 2012. Meanwhile, prices are up in major segments – median starter homes by 9.6 percent for

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