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TABLE OF CONTENTS Wet lawns hoping for drier days..................4 Rescuing flooded basements........................5
Must-haves for an amazing kitchen remodel................................................................. 18
Expert tips on cleaning 5 tricky household items..................................................7
Things to consider before building a greenhouse......................................................19
Spring is here, so embrace it with these tips and recipes for 4 of the season’s produce stars.....................................8
How urban gardeners can lower the risk of contact with soil contaminants.....................................................20
6 options for funding your next home improvement project.....................................10
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The present will always be rooted in the past............................................................11 Stunning new styles in flowers and plants for your garden...................................12 5 tips for low-maintenance landscaping.........................................................14 How to control crabgrass before it appears.............................................................16 Benefits to open concept floor plans......17
Help flowers withstand heat waves..................................................................... 21
Emerging deck trends....................................22
Getting to know succulents........................23
The basics of mulching..................................24
Preparing garden beds for spring and beyond..........................................................25
Five tools gardening experts can’t live without..............................................26
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Preparing lawns for warm summer weather fter a brutal winter, excess snowmelt has ridden many lawns with excess ground water. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, according to Marc Mebius. Mebius, co-owner of Mebius Nursery and Garden Center in Mitchell, said the heavy snowfall that’s nearly melted in many lawns could be beneficial for the grass considering the rain lets up in the summer. “Once the weather turns, the moisture from the groundwater will really help grass grow,” Mebius said. With a few months of spring left before warmer summer months arrive, Mebius provided some useful lawn care tips. According to Mebius, dethatching is a vital step for helping the grass and soil of lawns. Dethatching also helps remove residue that can keep water and fertilizer from absorbing into the soil, Mebius said.
“Going over the yard with power rakes really helps loosen all of the debris and dead grass, which really helps the overall lawn after you remove it,” Mebius said. Upon thatching, Mebius suggested to aerate the grass by poking holes in the lawn, which helps the soil and grass breathe and absorb nutrients. A good-old fashioned spring lawn cleaning is another practice homeowners can begin doing to help prepare their lawns for summer. “Making sure there aren’t any unwanted objects that were left on the lawn over the winter time makes a difference,” Mebius said. Regardless of preparation tips, Mebius said some dry warmer weather is pivotal for healthy lawns. “With all of the water we’ve had this winter and spring, we need some drier summer days to green up lawns,” Mebius said.
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Rescuing flooded basements
Local carpet cleaning services prove vital role for homeowners during severe weather By Sam Fosness The Daily Republic
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Jason Hohn, owner of Hohn’s Carpet Cleaning, applies a carpet cleaning solution on Friday at the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Mitchell. (Sam Fosness / Republic)
hile Mother Nature’s nasty mix of rain and snow brought a world of hurt to basements of some Mitchell homes in early spring, local carpet cleaning businesses played a vital role through it all. Dan Niehaus, owner of Extreme Clean Carpet Cleaning, said he and his staff tended to roughly 40 flooded basements in one day during the late March blizzard turned rain storm. “It just hit all at once, and we had a waiting list for a little while during the storm,” Niehaus said. In his 15 years owning a carpet cleaning business, Niehaus said he’s never witnessed a weather combination that brought so
much havoc to basements. The high volume of calls had all of Extreme Carpet Cleaning’s fans in full use, which forced Niehaus to order a small shipment to keep up with the basement drying during the severe rain and snow storm events. “The mix of thawing and flooding really created a lot of problems for many basements, and we were working around the clock,” he said. “Basically all of our equipment was in use during the weather incidents.” For saving basements, timing is everything, according to Niehaus. “It’s important to get to basements that are experiencing water or flooding as quickly as possible, because microbial growth and odors can start happening,” Niehaus said. If professional carpet clean-
ing services aren’t available in a timely fashion, Niehaus provided some tips homeowners can do during the waiting period. “Getting anything and everything off of the floor is the first step homeowners can do before we get there,” he said. “Plastic totes come in handy, because they can keep valuables dry, while cardboard might not.” Jason Hohn, owner of Hohn’s Carpet Cleaning, has been tending to flooded basements since 1992. Before a heavy rainstorm arrives, checking to make sure the sump pump of a home is clear and not clogged with ice is crucial for avoiding basement flooding, Hohn said. One of the most vital steps in
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the process of drying a basement is checking the walls for moisture, which Hohn said is how he determines a basement is dry. Not only can wet walls seep water onto a recently dried basement floor or carpet, they allow for mold to grow, which Hohn said is one of the most severe health hazards that can be a direct result from basement flooding. “We use meters to test the walls, and it makes no sense to dry the carpets and basement if you have moisture in the walls still,” Hohn said. “We have special equipment that is able to dry walls.” Drying unfinished basements poses more of a challenge for his staff than a finished basement, especially during severe flood events that bring a high volume of calls. “If a basement is unfinished, it can get real messy, real quick,” Hohn said. “We do our best to take on any job, but unfinished basements are a big challenge.”
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Jason Hohn makes his way to the entrance of the St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Friday to clean the basement carpets. Hohn is the owner of a local carpet cleaning business.
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Expert tips on cleaning 5 tricky household items are gaps. “Today, people go on the Internet or read a trusted book on cleaning,” she says. “But sometimes it’s hard to find the most practical way to clean something. Most of us just want to get it done quickly.” Everyone has a list of hard-to-clean items they dread dealing with. Here are five common ones, as well as some solutions from experts.
Jura Koncius The Washington Post Sometimes we avoid cleaning certain items because we’re not sure how to do it. After all, home staples such as baskets aren’t sold with a care label. It isn’t just about googling the problem and going with the first click, says Stephanie Sisco, home director for Real Simple. “Although we learn to clean many things from our families growing up,” Sisco says, there
dipped into a bowl of soapy water could be used lightly on the basket. Two things she says you don’t want to do with your baskets: submerge them in water (they could swell) or use bleach on them (it could change their color).
Blinds
Blinds are often taken for granted, and you can easily forget they need to be cleaned, says Katie Henkes, Baskets director of product management at When you ask willow-basket maker Next Day Blinds. The company weband Norwich, New York, artist Bon- site has a cleaning chart to encourage nie Gale how to clean a basket, you customers to take regular care of their get a surprising answer. “Baskets blinds, which will help them last london’t really need cleaning. As part ger and look better. of their aging process, they take on For cleaning wood or faux-wood a marvelous patina,” says Gale, who blinds, roller shades, or metal miniteaches basket making and has made blinds, Henkes recommends running custom baskets for historical sites a vacuum brush attachment over such as Mount Vernon. But she agrees them. A dry microfiber cloth will also that sometimes dust and dirt or mold work, but not for roller shades. If you might need to be removed from bas- have a stain on your roller shades, kets, especially if they are used to spot clean using a mild detergent that store vegetables. Wiping with a dry is not oil-based, mixed in a bit of cloth or brushing with a soft brush water. If you have honeycomb shades, could remove some of the dust and it’s very important to vacuum them dirt, she says. If you need to scrub off at least twice a year, because oversomething more serious, a soft brush ly soiled shades can be tricky to get
clean again. If yours are beyond home rescue, consider a professional ultrasonic cleaning. She also has a couple of tips: Don’t spray glass cleaners on your blinds, as the harsh chemicals in some can leave permanent stains. Wipe down faux-wood blinds with dryer sheets to reduce static cling and dust buildup.
Comforters
Many of us don’t clean our comforters because they don’t fit in our washing machines, Sisco says. But because you use a comforter daily, it’s important to wash it frequently, as bedding collects skin cells and allergens. But a comforter should not be stuffed into a home washer with no room for the water and cleaning solution to work. “The best thing to do is to take it to a laundromat and use a high-capacity washer,” Sisco says. “Use a mild detergent such as Woolite and use cool water. In the dryer, dry on the delicate setting using dryer balls or tennis balls so that the air can move around and fluff out the stuffing and filling.”
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Check the care label before washing, especially if you have a down comforter. If your comforter needs freshening between washes, spritz it with vodka. “It’s actually a proven germ and odor remover,” she says.
Fans
Spring is a great time to clean your fans, which have probably been hanging unused since the fall gathering grime and dust. Sisco’s solution requires a step ladder and a clean old pillowcase, plus your usual cleaning solution. First, tape down your light switch so nobody turns the ceiling fan on while you are working on it. Stand on the ladder and place the pillowcase around each fan blade, one by one, and then pull it off, wiping the dust off the blade. “Don’t use any cleaning solution on your fan until you first pull off as much of the dust and debris as you can with a pillowcase,” Sisco says. “Then come back with your favorite cleaning solution or a microfiber cloth dipped in warm soapy water.”
Leather upholstery
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antique restorer and author of “The Furniture Bible,” often rehabilitates leather furniture for clients. He says the best way to clean leather is with soapy water and a very damp cloth. His suggestion for the soap: something gentle, such as Castile soap, Marseille soap or Woolite. Avoid dishwashing soap: It’s too harsh and lathers a lot, making it difficult to wipe off, Pourny says. “An old white cotton T-shirt is the best cloth to use for this,” Pourny says. “Then you can see what kind of grime you’re wiping off.” He recommends wringing out the rag in the solution and then going over the whole piece of furniture. For stubborn stains such as ink, try rubbing alcohol or lemon juice on a cotton swab. Pourny says the most common scratches found on leather seating are rivet marks from jeans. A leather cream can take care of those or other small nicks and help them blend in with the rest of the leather. Wait 24 hours after cleaning until the leather is totally dry to apply any cream. If there is a scratch somewhere other than on the seat, rubbing a bit of shoe polish on it can usually camouflage it.
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Spring is here, so embrace it with these tips and recipes for 4 of the season’s produce stars By Becky Krystal The Washington Post The arrival of the earliest spring produce is absolutely thrilling - at least for me. But then I lead a pretty tame life. Even if seeing those first spears of asparagus and cherubic radishes doesn’t send you into the same paroxysms of joy, there’s still a reason to celebrate. After a season full of heavier and more heavily sauced foods, I think it’s best to keep things relatively light with spring’s initial offerings. Here’s some guidance for a few of the major players.
Asparagus
Nothing else says spring to me as much as a bunch of asparagus, mostly because I get really into hunting for the young, slim spears that pop up in random places around my husband’s grandmother’s farm. Those come straight out of the ground to be cooked, but larger, more mature
spears can have tougher bottoms. Conventional wisdom suggests snapping or cutting off the ends. That can lead to a lot of waste, though, so consider just peeling the tougher exteriors toward the bottom, or even a combination of minimal trimming and peeling. Asparagus will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days. I’ve had good luck keeping it fresh for close to a week by standing the bunch up in a glass with an inch or two of water. I rarely want to do more to asparagus than drizzle it with olive oil and season with salt and pepper before roasting. A quick steam in a pan or the microwave is good, too. Other simple preparations include grilling, shaving the spears into a salad and stir-frying.
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scallions or green onions. Unlike scallions, spring onions have more of a bulb at the bottom, as they’re regular onions that have been plucked out of the ground before they fully mature. Cook’s Country says scallions and spring onions can be used interchangeably in most raw uses, but their size and slightly different flavor means they won’t necessarily behave the same way when cooked. Look for spring onions with firm, non-wilted green tops and shiny white bulbs. They’re best stored in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Because of their sweetness and sturdiness, spring onions are prime candidates for roasting and grilling. But they’re also incredibly versatile, whether you want to put them into a quiche, scones, or grain salad.
New potatoes
Like spring onions, new potatoes are harvested before they’re fully grown. According to “The New Food Lover’s Companion” by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst, “They haven’t had time to convert their sugar fully into starch and consequently have a crispy, waxy texture and thin, undeveloped wispy skins.” The book recommends using them within a few days of purchase. Cook new potatoes whole, such as roasted or boiled. Or try them in potato salad.
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Radishes
If you need a pop of color and something crisp and refreshing, radishes have you covered. You’re probably most familiar with the widely available round, red radishes, although even more colors and shapes will start to arrive on the scene in summer. Look for firm radishes with fresh-looking green
leaves. You’ll want to separate the leaves and roots when you get home, or else the leaves can wilt. Whether mild or peppery, radishes shine when raw and cooked. Radishes are a natural sliced over a salad and tucked into sandwiches and tacos. Or roast them simply with some olive oil, salt and pepper, topped with fresh herbs.
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efore starting a home improvement project, either on one’s own or with the assistance of a professional contractor, homeowners must first consider the costs involved. According to the home improvement resource HomeAdvisor, more than one-third of homeowners do not understand what hiring a professional will cost, and then cannot successfully budget and secure financing once they have set their sights on a renovation project. HomeAdvisor says that some of the more popular projects, such as remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or building a deck, can cost, on average, $19,920, $9,274 and $6,919, respectively. Homeowners may find that the more expensive renovations require them to secure some type of financing. Those who have never before sought such financing may want to consider these options. 1. Cash-out refinancing: With cashout refinancing, a person will begin
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out how much can be borrowed, according to the financial advisory site The Simple Dollar. 4. Personal loan: Homeowners can shop around at various financial institutions for competitive personal loans to be used for home improvement purposes. Funds may be approved within one business day, which can be ideal for those who want to begin their improvements soon. 5. Personal line of credit: A personal line of credit allows borrowers to borrow only the money needed at the time, and offers a variable interest rate that is generally lower than fixed loan rates. Again, like a credit card, PLOC gives a person a maximum borrowing amount and is ideal for ongoing purchases. 6. Credit cards: In a pinch, credit cards can be used to finance improvements, but they do come with the cost of very high interest rates if the balance is not paid in full by the time the bill comes due. However, for funding smaller projects and
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The present will always be rooted in the past By Adrian Higgins s it possible to pour the entire well of American garden history into 10 glass cases? Probably not, but the Smithsonian has made a valiant effort with a new exhibition at the American History Museum. Grouped more by theme than chronology, “Cultivating America’s Gardens” is modest in size but not in scope. It gives a sense of how all the threads of gardening — and these include botany, horticulture, landscape design, agriculture and commerce — are woven into the fabric of the nation’s history. It would be nice to think that the meeting point is a single garden of Eden, but as the exhibit shows, divergent groups in America have tended to touch the soil in their own discrete ways. This is the show’s poignancy. At one end of the gallery, the viewer finds images of grade-schoolers from a Washington, D.C., neighborhood tending kale and tomatoes at their school garden. The faces convey discovery, pride and joy. At the other end, we have the spectacle of a doyenne from Newport, Rhode Island, who, in 1913, dedicated her grandiose, blue-themed Italianate garden dressed as “Lady Sapphire” in a Renaissance-style gown embroidered with sapphires. She is clutching a staff wrapped in an azure ribbon, which somehow cements the fatuity of it. A year after this, World War I began and gave birth to that more down-to-earth horticultural incarnation, the victory garden, which returned to even
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fuller effect in the next world war. You might argue that today’s thriving community garden scene is an echo of the warrior gardener. In the wars, the victory garden was intended to prevent food shortages and free farm boys for fighting. Today, you can view the community plot as being both for something (dietary empowerment) and against something, if you view Big Ag as the enemy. And this is the resonance of the exhibition, that everything we hold dear and trendy in contemporary gardening has been seen before, if in a different form. School gardens today are fashionable and prolific and were given a high profile by Michelle Obama in the White House Kitchen Garden. They’re seen as an outdoor classroom and an antidote to children’s poor diet and distance from the natural world. It was ever thus. The projected, black-andwhite stills from the Washington garden date to 1982, and the origins of school gardens go back a century earlier, to the reform ideals of the Progressive Era. Those who think the urban agriculture movement is a 21st-century phenomenon should pore over the blown-up image, from 1909, of DeWitt Clinton Park in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen district. Here, plots were set aside for immigrants and their children to cultivate. It was the creation of the reformer Frances Griscom Parsons.
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oday’s plant lovers want more than the traditional flowers to enhance their home. Rather, people want to enjoy the experience of getting in touch with nature, while also looking for unique flowers and plants to add a more creative, personal touch of color and inspiration to their yards. This year, gardens will be more visually interesting, environmentally friendly and demonstrate the love and care provided by the families who tend them. Here are a few of the latest gardening ideas you and your loved ones can enjoy, from Ball Horticultural Company.
Gardening as an experience
Detoxing from our daily dependence on digital distractions and tech gadgets is becoming not just a desire, but a necessity. What better way for you and your loved ones to take a break from screens than to spend time with plants, creating beauty, serenity and even a nutritious lifestyle? Make the process a group effort: from going to your favorite garden center and choosing your veg-
New Tattoo Vinca looks like a work of art, with gorgeous petals showing modern colors, swirled with soft strokes of black that make each petal look inked. The Tattoo Vinca is not only low-maintenance and heat-tolerant, but will attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden. The Double Zahara Bright Orange Zinnia is another great choice for head-turning color. Its double flowers bloom in vivid orange, and they are suitable for landscaping and container planting. This flower is also a breeze to care for and pollinator-friendly. Or you can choose a unique plant with New color choices warm tones, like the bright and colorful Look for unexpected colors to help you Ornamental Pepper, with such attractive make a statement with your containers, multi-colored fruits that they are grown window boxes or indoor potted plant just for show. The Ornamental Pepgarden this year. Striking new colors per displays intense shades of yellows, include the 2019 Pantone color of the oranges and reds in its fruit. year, “Living Coral,” seen in the Gerbera Other flowers catch the eye with Revolution Salmon Shades potted flower, dynamic texture, such as the lovely Doualso known as the African Daisy. Gerbera ble PinkTastic Calibrachoa, a fully double plants are easy to care for and provide great indoor decor, which also makes them perfect choices for gift giving. NEW STYLES: Page 13 gies, to caring for them and watching them grow, then harvesting and eating, the full experience is something to enjoy. Plant and grow veggies like the Snackabelle Red Pepper, a mini bell pepper that starts out green, then ripens red, with a rich, sweet flavor — perfect to have at home for snacking as well as cooking. If you love natural fragrances, Lavender Blue Spear is a wonderful choice. They are easy to grow, and will achieve a height of nearly a foot. You can use the fresh lavender to make infused oil, soap, hand scrubs or bath salts.
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Easy options for beginning gardeners
New gardeners who want choices beyond traditional flower options have great alternatives this year. If you’re looking for plants that are durable and colorful, the Echinacea Sombrero Tres Amigos produces a deer-resistant perennial flower that is highly attractive to butterflies and songbirds. Tres Amigos shows three colors, opening as a peachy-orange color, then aging to rose and fading to burgundy. A great way to fill large spaces quickly is the attention-getting Big Blue Salvia, with spires that continuously bloom from July into the fall, with little care needed. This flower grows from 24 to 36 inches tall, with beautiful deep blue blooms that are attractive to hummingbirds and bees. Beginner and experienced gardeners alike can enjoy the newest gardening trends by branching out into plants and flowers to attract pollinators, taking advantage of vivid new color options and involving the whole family in the process. To explore a whole new world of gardening options, visit your favorite local garden center this spring. Share your own style for 2019 by making your garden a personal experience. — Source: BrandPoint
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help your mower to maintain engine speed in tough conditions and eliminate the need to prime or choke the engine so you can just turn the key and go.
3. Choose perennials Flower beds are the perfect complement to a lush, green lawn. Plants like coneflowers, black-eyed Susans and Russian sage come back year after year and don’t need to be replanted.
4. Strategically placed mulch Mulch is one of the best investments you can make in your yard. When it breaks down over time, mulch fertilizes your plants and can prevent weeds. It adds a pleasant aroma to your outdoor spaces and doesn’t require watering.
5. Follow lawn care best practices Save yourself the extra hassle by following basic lawn care best practices. For example, keep your grass-cutting blades sharp, avoid cutting the grass too short and mow when the grass is dry. Additionally, grasscycling — leaving grass clippings on the lawn after cutting — helps fertilize the lawn and creates less work for you. There may be no such thing as a maintenance-free lawn, but choosing the right tools and techniques can make your life a lot easier. Follow these tips and learn more at KohlerEngines.com.
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How to control crabgrass before it appears
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omeowners who enjoy tending to their lawns know that grass is vulnerable to a host of problems, many of which appear at a time of year when lawn enthusiasts want to showcase the fruits of their lawn-and-garden labors. Crabgrass is a common problem that appears in summer. According to Lowes, crabgrass plants produce thousands of seeds between midsummer and early fall. While the first frosts of late-fall or early winter kill the crabgrass plants, the seeds produced by the plants remain dormant throughout winter and then begin to grow as the ground temperature warms up with the spring and summer thaw. As a result, controlling germination, which is the development of a plant from a seed or spore after a period of dormancy, is the key to preventing crabgrass from becoming an unsightly blemish that can harm your lawn in summer.
A proactive approach to crabgrass can save homeowners the headaches of dealing with this unwanted guest taking over their grass. The following tips, courtesy of Lowes, can help homeowners reduce the likelihood of their lawns being overcome by crabgrass as summer hits full swing.
on weather patterns. For example, Lowes notes that homeowners who live in regions that might have experienced warmer than usual winters will probably need to apply the herbicides earlier than usual. While the manufacturer instructions should always be followed when applying herbicides, it’s essential ► Recognize that routine lawn that homeowners take weather patmaintenance may not be enough. terns into consideration as well. Even lawns that receive sufficient TLC can fall victim to crabgrass. ► Wait until the ground temA proactive, crabgrass-specific perature rises above 60 F. Applying approach to lawn maintenance is herbicides when the ground temthe most effective way to control the perature is below 60 F might render problem before it pops up. the products ineffective. Gauging soil temperature can be tricky, but ► Apply a pre-emergent herbicide. Lowes advises monitoring shrubs Pre-emergent herbicides kill crab- and trees on the property. Once grass seedlings as they germinate. shrubs begin to bloom and trees While these herbicides are high- bud, herbicide can be applied. ly effective, they must be applied at precisely the right time. The ► Wait when treating newly seedright time to apply them depends ed lawns. Pre-emergent herbicides
might kill new grass seedlings, so homeowners with newly seeded lawns should wait until they have mowed their lawns three times before applying a herbicide. ► Emphasize uniform application. If a herbicide is not applied uniformly across the lawn, crabgrass can establish itself and ultimately spread to the rest of the lawn. ► Do not thatch or aerate after applying a herbicide. Thatching or aerating a lawn after applying a herbicide might break the product’s chemical barrier, thereby rendering it ineffective. Crabgrass can quickly spread on an untreated lawn. A proactive approach that prevents its growth can keep lawns looking great through summer. — Source: Metro Creative
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he way a home is designed can say a lot of things about it. In fact, many real estate professionals and contractors can determine when a home was built based on the design of its interior. For example, homes with sunken living rooms were likely built sometime in the 1960s and 1970s. Open concept living rooms are one trend that might one day make people nostalgic for the early 21st century. Many of today’s home buyers want homes with open concept floor plans, which can give homes a more spacious feel, perhaps even creating the illusion that a home is bigger than it really is. Home buyers who have never before enjoyed open concept floor plans can consider these benefits to these wildly popular layouts.
the home. Instead, hosts and their guests can roam freely from room to room because there are no walls dividing common areas. This can make gatherings feel less cramped than in homes with more traditional floor plans.
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Open concept floor plans give homeowners more flexibility. For example, homes with more traditional floor plans may have designated spaces for dining areas. These spaces don’t leave much room to work with and may not be valued by homeowners
Many people who live in homes with open concept floor plans cite their convenience when entertaining as one of their biggest assets. In an open concept home, guests don’t have to be corralled into a single room in
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The safety of open concept floor plans may be most applicable to parents of young children. Open concept floor plans allow parents to keep an eye on their children while cooking dinner, working from home or tending to other chores around the house. Since there are no walls to divide rooms in open concept homes, parents don’t have to wonder what their curious kids are up to because they can see them at all times.
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Must-haves for an amazing kitchen remodel
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itchen remodels are among the most popular home renovation projects, whether they consist of swapping out cabinet hardware or doing major demolition. Due to the sheer amount of time families spend in the kitchen, not to mention the number of tasks performed in this space, it is easy to see why Remodeling magazine consistently ranks kitchen renovations as projects that will enable homeowners to recoup a high percentage of their investments. In the magazine’s 2018 ‘Cost vs. Value’ report, midrange major kitchen remodels costing an average of $63,829 recouped 59 percent of that investment. When investing in a kitchen project, it is important to incorporate items that are coveted. ► Deep, double sinks: Having a double sink enables you to soak dishes in one side and
then wash on the other. It also makes it easy to wash and prep produce for meals. ► Kitchen island and bar stools: Even though many meals are enjoyed around the table, there’s something to be said for the convenience of a kitchen island and some wellplaced bar stools for quick breakfasts or snacks. ► Smart kitchen storage: Work with a contractor to include storage solutions built into cabinetry and the pantry. Slide-out shelving, nooks for a paper towel roll and custom-designed areas to store stand mixers and other necessities can make kitchens more functional. ► Outdoor access: If possible, design a kitchen so it is easy to access the backyard via sliding doors. This can make outdoor entertaining or even coffee on the deck much easier. ► Under-cabinet lighting: Fixtures installed under cab-
inets provide both ambient lighting and task lighting. Such lighting makes it easier to see what you’re working on as well, as even well-placed overhead lighting can fail to illuminate dark corners and spots on the counters. ► Convenient warming drawer: This appliance provides backup to the oven. ItÕs a slide-out drawer that can keep prepared foods out of the way and warm until they are ready to be served. This is particularly handy for holidays and other entertaining. ► Beverage station: Designate one area of the kitchen to beverages, such as coffee and tea. Or make the area an informal bar. This can limit traffic in the kitchen to a single area. Kitchen remodels are exciting to envision, and several choices can make these high-traffic spaces even more coveted.
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Things to consider before building a greenhouse
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vid gardeners may be enticed by the idea of a greenhouse that allows them to explore their passion for plants year-round. While it’s true that greenhouses afford this luxury, there are important things to consider before erecting a greenhouse in your yard. Greenhouses require ample time to maintain. Greenhouses are not self-managing; they require heat, water, venting, electricity, and maintenance on the part of gardeners. Individuals need to determine how much time they have to devote to a greenhouse and then consider their options. Start by choosing the size of the greenhouse. Many experts, like those at the home and garden information site The Spruce, suggest getting the largest one you can afford and fit into the yard. It is much easier to fill a large greenhouse than try to expand on a small one later on. Next, consider whether you want to build the greenhouse from scratch
or utilize a prefabricated kit that can make easier work of the job. Kits typically contain all of the materials needed, and are easiest for someone who is a construction novice. Look for “grower greenhouses,” which are all-purpose options with adjustable shelving and space for growing plants full-term. The next step is deciding where the greenhouse will be located. The goal is to have a consistent amount of sunlight year-round. A south-facing locale is ideal, and structures should remain north of the greenhouse so they do not cast a shadow on it. The building, cars and technology resource Popular Mechanics advises gardening enthusiasts to take into consideration the angle of the sun during all seasons before choosing a location. Doing so ensures that the sun is not obscured in the winter or fall. Select a spot that also has ample drainage, as you will not want water pooling up along the sides of or
underneath the greenhouse. Raise the greenhouse on footings to alleviate flooding concerns. Consult with a gardening or agriculture expert about the best way to heat the greenhouse. Options abound with electric-, gas- and propane-powered heating sources. Some systems will require venting. You also will need to know what is available and legal in your area. Check to see if you need a building permit for the greenhouse
and any accompanying heating elements. Once the greenhouse is situated, you can begin to add other items, like benches, additional shelving, hooks for tools, and even an automated watering or misting system. Greenhouses take commitment, but the reward is the chance to enjoy gardening all year long. — Source: Metro Creative
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How urban gardeners can lower the risk of contact with soil contaminants
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subsistence gardens. Begun in 1894, the program would peak in 1897 with the participation of more than 1,500 families. The program would taper by 1901 as the economy improved, but there’s no denying the relative success of the mayor’s program. Urban gardens can be just as beneficial today as they were in Detroit in the late 19th century. However, the Environmental Protection Agency notes that some sites that are now home to urban gardens were once occupied by industrial and commercial operations. That’s a significant concern for those who want to start urban agriculture programs in their cities, as the soil might be contam-
inated. But the EPA says the possibility of contamination should not keep prospective urban gardeners from going forward with their plans. Rather, the EPA recommends gardeners take various steps if they determine the soil where they hope to plant an urban garden has been contaminated. ► Consult your local and state environmental agencies. Local and state environmental agencies can help wouldbe urban gardeners connect with professional site cleanup specialists. They can recommend various ways to reduce high levels of contaminants.
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eat waves are an inevitable part of summer in many places across the globe. While humans can escape indoors to air conditioned rooms when heat waves hit full swing, flowers planted around a property have no such luxury, putting their survival in jeopardy whenever the mercury rises to especially steamy heights. Wilted flowers that have succumbed to the summer sun are a sight many gardening enthusiasts can recognize. But there are ways to keep flowers safe and vibrant during periods of extreme heat. ► Water at the appropriate times of day. The National Gardening Association notes that it’s best to water in the early morning and evening because less water will be lost to evaporation during these times of day than during the afternoon, when temperatures tend to be at their hottest. ► Choose the right watering method. It’s not just when but also how you water that can affect flowers during summer heat waves. Above ground sprinklers might be great for lawns, but the NGA notes that such sprinklers can encourage the spread
of disease on certain plants, including roses. Many gardening professionals recommend soaker hoses when watering flowers because they promote deep watering that can help the plants withstand the summer heat. If you must use an overhead watering system, set the timer so plants are watered in early in the morning or evening. ► Routinely check the soil moisture. Soil moisture can help gardeners determine if their flowers have
enough water to withstand the heat. The NGA advises gardeners to dig a 12-inch deep wedge of soil from their gardens to determine its moisture levels. If the top six inches of the soil is dry, water. If that area is still wet or moist, the plants have enough moisture to withstand the heat. Check these moisture levels more frequently during heat waves than other times of year. ► Avoid overwatering. Novice gardeners may be tempted to water more frequently when they see wilted leaves on their flowers. But wilted leaves are not necessarily indicative of suffering plants. Plants release moisture to protect themselves from excessive heat, and that release of moisture can cause leaves to wilt as the plants try to protect themselves by providing less surface area that can be exposed to the sun. So long as soil moisture levels are healthy, the flowers should be fine, even if their leaves have wilted. No gardener wants to see their flowers succumb to the summer heat. Fortunately, there are many ways to help flowers survive heat waves. — Source: Metro Creative
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ucculents can be just what indoor or outdoor gardens need. Even though succulents are becoming more popular, there are still some people who are unaware of their attributes. By learning more about succulents, people may become devotees of these unique plants. The word “succulent” brings to mind juicy, savory foods. But succulents aren’t meant to be consumed. In fact, they get their mouth-watering name from their uncanny ability to store water in fleshy stems or leaves. That means they do not require frequent watering like other plants might. Succulents also may prove more durable in the face of drought and are a handy plant for forgetful gardeners or those who travel often and want something more hands-off in their gardens. According to the succulents resource Succulents and Sunshine, most succulents prefer warm temperatures and are not very cold-tolerant. However, there are some varieties that can survive freezing temperatures. Still, for most succulents, it’s best if they are kept in warm, moderately sunny
conditions. The DIY Network says succulents grow best in bright light, but not always in full, hot sun. Succulents also may attract gardeners thanks to their diverse looks. Better Homes & Gardens says that color variations of succulents are quite varied and include green, yellow, burgundy, white, blue-green, pink, red, and variegated combinations. Their shapes can be just as diverse, with many having pointy, rounded, spiky, or ruffled leaves. People may be particularly familiar with one type of succulent: cacti. These traditional desert-dwellers are prized for their water-retention abilities, but some seem downright scary with their prickly exteriors. While all cacti are succulents, it’s important to note that not all succulents are cacti. Less needle-like succulents include aloe, jade, snake plant, and agave. Hens and chicks (sempervivum) and wax plant (hoya) are other succulents to consider. Searching for succulents online is another great way for gardeners to discover these wonderful plants. — Source: Metro Creative
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ulch is available in various forms. Like other land and garden products, mulch can go a long way toward helping plants thrive. Mulch comprises just about any material that is spread over the surface of soil. Its purpose is primarily to help soil retain moisture. In addition, mulch can staunch weed growth, keep soil cool, improve the aesthetics of garden beds, and even improve soil nutrient composition. When the right mulch is chosen, it can reduce the amount of time homeowners spend watering and weeding their gardens and insulate plants from dramatic changes in weather. Gardeners may not realize that mulch also can prevent garden soil from becoming overly compacted, according to HGTV. This can mean beneficial earthworms can move easily through the soil, creating channels for water and depositing their nutrient-rich waste products. Gardeners can choose organic or inorganic mulch. Organic mulches
are derived from natural materials that will decompose over time, lending organic matter as well as various nutrients to the soil. Organic mulches also may contain beneficial microorganisms that can fight against plant diseases. Inorganic mulches may be made of stones, landscape fabrics and plastic. Both types will need to be amended or replaced as they degrade. Those who want the most environmentally-friendly mulching materials can choose all-natural mulches instead of synthetic alternatives. To work effectively, mulch should be applied in a two- to three-inch layer of material, state the experts at Old World Garden Farms. This is the ideal amount to retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth without choking plants. Also, mulch that is too thick may make it impossible for water to penetrate, or it may prevent the soil from airing out, causing continuously wet conditions that lead to root and stem rot. The University of Connecticut
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ardening enthusiasts may have been thinking about their landscape plans throughout the winter, eager to once again get their hands dirty with soil. Whether a home gardener is making preparations for edible crops or beautiful flowers, he or she must take time to make the soil amenable to planting. To establish hearty, durable plants, gardeners can focus on three main areas: addressing soil composition, cultivating and adding nutrients.
soil is too full of clay, too sandy, too dense, or too loose, that can lead to problems where plants cannot grow in strong. Work with a garden center to add the right soil amendments to make a rich soil. This may include organic compost or manure, which will also add nutrients to the soil.
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Cultivating the soil can involve different steps. Removal of weeds, errant rocks, roots, and other items will help prepare the soil. MothSoil composition er Earth News suggests working on Many gardeners prefer growing a garden soil when the soil is damp variety of plants in their gardens. but never wet; otherwise, garden soil Such an approach requires taking can become messy and clumpy. Use a inventory of the type of soil in one’s digging fork or shovel to lightly turn garden and making the necessary the soil when it’s mostly dry. Gentle modifications so that the types of tillings also can open up the soil to vegetables, herbs, shrubs, or flow- incorporate the nutritional amenders that will be planted can grow in ments and relieve compaction that strongly. In fact, according to the likely occurred from freezing temps plant company Proven Winners, the and snow pressure. Tilling also helps most important step to developing with drainage and oxygen delivery to roots. The DIY Network suggests good roots is preparing the soil. Take a sample of the soil and exam- turning over soil at a depth of 12 ine it to see what is present. If the inches to work the soil — about the
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Testing the pH and the levels of certain nutrients in the soil, namely nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, will give gardeners an idea of other soil additions that may be needed. Soils with a pH below 6.2 often can benefit from the addition of lime several weeks before planting. Soil tests will determine just how much fertilizer to add to the soil. Complete fertilizers will have equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Individual fertilizers can amend the soil with only these nutritional elements that are needed. Top-dressing empty beds with a layer of mulch or compost can prevent weed growth and preserve moisture until it is time to plant. If existing length of a shovel spade. However, the shrubs or plants are in garden beds, resource Earth Easy says that existing use more care so as not to disturb garden beds have a complex soil eco- roots or dig too deeply. system and simply top-dressing with Preparing garden beds takes some compost or manure can be enough effort initially, but can be well preparation for planting. Gardeners worth the work when plants flourish can experiment with the methods throughout the growing season. that work best for their gardens. — Source: Metro Creative
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By Lindsey M. Roberts Kelly Smith Trimble, editorial director of HGTV. com and author of “Vegetable Gardening Wisdom: Daily Advice and Inspiration for Getting the Most from Your Garden,” has a shed full of her favorite gardening tools. If she had to pick only five to recommend, she would start with a quality hose, a watering can, ratcheting hand pruners, a hori-hori garden knife and an expandable trellis (with a tiller and gardening overalls as a close six and seven). Whether you’re a beginner starting out with a container of herbs or an expert, every gardener needs
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