2016 Spring Home and Garden

2016

Spring Raised Garden Beds Page 3

Remodeling Tips Page 6-7

Home Maintenance Calendar Page 10-11

Dog-Friendly Garden Page 18-19

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Inside PAGE 3 Think Inside the Box: Pros and PAGE 10-11 Maintenance Calendar: cons to raised garden beds

PAGE 5 Stay Simple this Spring:

Monthly guide for your home

PAGE 12-13 Are You Firewise? Protect your home

Simple, colorful pieces

PAGE 6-7 Remodeling: Not just for

PAGE 14-15 DIY Natural Cleaning Products

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PAGE 8 Lacking a Green Thumb? Tips from the Gardening Guru

PAGE 17 Gardening: Art to nature PAGE 18-19 Best of Both Worlds?

PAGE 9 Stylish Salvages: DIY painting

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Think Inside the Box

pros and cons to raised garden beds

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eople are always interested in building raised beds. Like any

gardening project, there are pros and cons to all options. Here are the upsides and downsides to putting in raised beds and some things to be aware of that will help keep them in good condition for the long run.

First, consider the materials that you will be using in the construction of a raised bed. Oftentimes people will go with the least expensive wood option (usually pine or fir).

This, however, is not the best choice for durability.

Master Gardner Since raised beds hold large quantities of frequently moist soils, fir and pine boards are prone to rot from the inside out; often degrading in a matter of two or three seasons. Since replacing rotted boards is very difficult without removing large quantities of soil from the interior of the bed, it is better to

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spend a little extra money at the beginning of the project to purchase rot-resistant wood (such as cedar) or a manufactured product (such as Trex). Sometimes, people will treat pine or fir with a wood sealer in the hope that it will eliminate the decay process. This only delays the inevitable for a short period of time and also exposes your soil to unnecessary chemicals. Under no circumstances should you use railroad ties or treated wood for vegetable beds. These products contain hazardous anti-fungal agents that should not come into contact with soil that is used for growing produce.

Second, consider why a raised bed is advantageous in your circumstance versus an in-ground garden. One reason that a raised bed may be a suitable choice is the need for soil remediation.

Most of the greater Wenatchee Valley has transitioned from old orchards into housing and lawns.

As a result, residual chemical residue may remain in the soil (arsenic) from previous land-use practices. Raised beds allow you to garden above this contaminated soil and essentially gives you a ‘fresh start’. Also, with proper pre-construction planning, the bottom of a raised bed can be lined

with galvanized steel hardware cloth which can keep pests such as gophers and moles from reaching your tender carrots and baby beans and peas. An unwanted side effect of a raised bed is that it can be difficult to keep weed free if proper care is not taken during installation.

Stubborn grasses tend to find a way to wind their roots through the cracks and seams where the corners of the bed meet. It can be very difficult to remove all of the grass runners once they become established. It also takes extra effort to maintain the outer edges of a raised bed. For a neat appearance, careful weed whipping is needed to avoid damaging the side boards. An alternative approach is to create gravel pathways between multiple raised beds. This is easier to maintain than a lawn pathway.

Finally, a last consideration is performance. For those who have mobility or flexibility issues, it is possible to build raised beds that are elevated and within easy reach of a person who cannot kneel or is confined to a wheelchair. The trade-off

to this is that the garden itself is limited in area to that of the raised bed. There is no easy way to expand the garden once the beds are built.

Raised beds also require that the gardener maintain a healthy soil and add nutrients often to keep the raised bed fertile. Without regular attention, the soil can become ‘tired’ and less productive.

Whatever type of garden you create for yourself, may you find hours of enjoyment from your decision. Happy Gardening.

Eron Drew is a Chelan County Master Gardener and co-owner of Tierra Garden Organics in Leavenworth. She was the former Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort’s garden manager and grew five acres of certified organic produce professionally for 10 years.

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Stay Simple this Spring

Update home décor with simple, colorful pieces

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pring beckons. In no

Lori Marvin Special to The Wenatchee World

time at all, the fruit trees across the valley will be donning their frilly dresses to attend spring’s Grand Ball adorned with tulips, daffodils, pussy willows, birds, bunnies and all things spring. This time of year speaks to us through its fresh colors,

tender greens and inspires us to bring those elements into our homes.

A few of spring’s hottest design trends are characterized with a few words: simple, earthy, repurposed. A sophisticated look that appears effortless. Many of these trends have been sparked by HGTV’s hit show Fixer Upper, a personal favorite of mine for inspiration for my home and store. While already popular in our valley, the “Farm To Table” style featured in the show has become a huge, practical trend in home décor. I saw it everywhere on my buying trip in Las Vegas for the January World Market.

Spring is a great time of year to add simple vignettes and spots of color around your home. Nothing over the top; spring is more fresh and subtle.

I just added a bouquet of longstemmed succulents tied with jute twine, a small vase of impossibly reallooking silk lavender and a soft purple hand towel to my hall bath. Super simple, super cute!

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Mix a rustic or galvanized piece with some lace and silk ferns. A collage of glass jars holding flowers, candles or little “found” items from around the house (i.e., thread spools, old silver spoons, or vintage jewelry) make a darling display for a bathroom counter or side table. Create an inviting place to sit and relax with a serving tray set with a favorite tea cup, book, reading

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An old grain scoop with a bird’s nest or faux eggs looks great on the kitchen counter. Experiment with combinations of things that you love.

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Remodeling: Not Just for the Pros tips for newbies about remodels

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husband and dad to three kids or working as the Marketing & Communications Officer for Link Transit, Eric West is usually working on a project for his house.

Maybe it’s just the simple task of adding a doorknob to a newly stained door or possibly a more extreme task, like adding onto the second floor of his home, West has done it all.

Born with a passion for projects, West has always enjoyed remodeling and building from the ground up. “I like being busy,” West says. And busy, he stays. Now in his third home, where it has seen three renovations since being built in 2003, West has learned a thing or two about

what it takes to remodel a home.

Here are West’s tips to those interested in remodeling by themselves.

Before you remodel, always check with your local municipality about building code restrictions and proper permits.

Know what you are getting into When you start a project, understand that this isn’t going to be a day project. “Know ahead of time that it is going to take twice as long and going to cost you twice as much,” says West.

Have a budget and a time frame, but be flexible because there might be things that come up.

For example, West got hurt in the middle of a renovation, which meant he needed to hire

outside sources to finish the project. That lead to more costs and lengthening the project time.

Communicate with your family Before you take a sledgehammer to a wall, communicate with your family about the inconveniences and obstacles that will be taking place. When West remodeled their current home, his daughter’s room “disappeared and she had to move into the guest room for six months. And that got old for her,” says West. Be sure that your family understands the short and long-term inconveniences before major renovations take place.

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he would get the materials. He said it took a little more time, but he saved money in the end.

However, when it was time to paint, he decided to hire professional painters that could finish the project in half the time that he could.

What is your investment?

How much do you have invested in the home now? West said, “If you have a $200,000 home, you don’t want to put a $75,000 kitchen in it.

But if you have an expensive home, you don’t want to go cheap either. It’s just knowing where to put your money to get it back in return. You don’t want to over do it, but you also don’t want to come back to do it a second time.”

It’s not as easy as it looks “There are so many home improvement shows that show a remodel that happens really easily and quickly without any problems. This is rarely the case, there is always something that comes up so be prepared for it. Depending on the scope of the project, there are a lot of decisions to be made and TV makes it look so easy,” says West. Don’t underestimate the difficulties.

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West brought in some extra man power during the remodel of his home. The time spent versus the money saved paid off in this case.

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Time Spent vs. Money Saved Now that West has been doing this for so long, he has learned the best times to save money and time.

When West was laying a foundation, he decided to dig the hole himself in a week versus paying someone a couple of thousand dollars to do it for him. “We could have never remodeled our home if we paid someone to do it all.”

Be prepared for the unexpected Go into the whole renovation process being prepared for the unexpected. Enjoy the process while you get to watch your home transform into the dream home you have always wanted.

“I enjoy this. I get a real sense of accomplishment of building these projects. It feels good to say, ‘Hey, I built this.’”

Eric West is the Marketing and Once you get into renovations, make sure it Communications Officer at Link doesn’t take over your life. “Don’t get in too deep, Transit. so that it’s all you do and then you are sick of it.”

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Lacking a Green Thumb? tips from the Gardening Guru

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f you have a hard time keeping a plant alive, then this article is for you.

Some claim that having a green thumb is natural.

Others may disagree. If you want to start a garden, but have a hard time knowing where to start, read on for some great tips provided

by Scott Parsons, the Gardening Guru on KOHO 101.1 FM.

Scott Parsons Special to The Wenatchee World

Test your soil If you have planted vegetables and flowers before, but they always die, you may be happy to hear that your soil could be a large part of the problem. “Here in Wenatchee it’s a good idea to get your soil tested and make sure it’s free of lead arsenate,” said Parsons.

You can buy home soil kits from just about any home improvement store. “A biological way

to test the soil is to grow peas in that soil. They are an indicator crop, so if they come up about six inches, turn yellow and die, despite having enough light and water, that’s an indicator that something might not be right.”

Start small Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Start with a small garden and work your way up.

“Your first solid garden should be four by eight feet,” Parsons suggests. You should also use the commercial landscape cloth because it will help lower the maintenance of the garden. The cloth makes it harder for weeds to grow.

Plant early in the season Parsons suggests planting early in the season.

“There are a whole bunch of vegetables that just don’t care if they freeze.” Arugula, lettuce, radishes, broccoli and cauliflower are all great options.

Experiment “Don’t be afraid to experiment, says Parsons.

Making mistakes is the way you really learn. Plant different ways and different things to learn what to do and what not to do.“

Soil, Water & Sunshine Having balanced pH levels in your soil, watering often and consistently, and ensuring that your garden is getting enough sunlight are three crucial factors for a successful garden. “It’s hard to kill a garden plant by over watering,” says Parsons.

When it comes to sunshine, make sure your garden has plenty of direct sunlight.

However, if the temperature is getting up into the high 90’s or hundreds, find a way to provide some shade for your garden.

Use resources Parsons also suggests to use the resources you have at hand to create a successful garden. Pick up some gardening magazines or search “organic

gardens” online where you can find plenty of resources to help you with a successful first garden.

Scott Parsons, The Gardening Guru on KOHO 101.1 FM has also been an organic farmer for 20 years; cultivates a .16-acre plot and owns Artisan Bread Co. in Wenatchee.

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Stylish Salvages DIY painting takes dull to darling

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Tara Tupling Special to The Wenatchee World

aint is powerful when it’s used in a DIY artillery.

It is something anyone can do, and you don’t have to be an artist or even extremely creative to create something beautiful!

Paint can transform, update, or refresh a piece and turn it into a masterpiece. With a paintbrush and your favorite color, you can express yourself and create a piece that is all your own.

After I had my daughter, I decided to stay home. During that same time we became a

farming family, so I had a growing desire to fix up our house that we had just moved into. I had never really crafted anything before, but I started thinking about how our house lacked anything that was ours.

And that’s when I turned to painting.

Over the years, our home has been transformed to fit our family.

It started when we painted one This building was a part of the Mud Springs School. Tupling is working on restoring this building and wanted to see a room and now, I have painted every flag flying, so she decided to paint one instead. room in the house, and have projects lining up. My passion for painting has Tara Tupling is a career woman turned farmer’s of accomplishment, because you created it on flowered into creating a variety of things and the wife and stay at home mother in Mansfield. Tara your own at an affordable price! best part is, there is no experience required. is a school board member, EMT and a flea market Practice makes perfection, unless the imperflipper creating crafts from junk piles and rusty You don’t need fancy equipment, just inspifections make it perfect, either way, start with a treasures. ration and time. Some great places for inspisimple project and it will inspire you to create ration are Pinterest and magazines. HGTV is also stylish salvages and junk-to-treasure makeovers another great resource to turn to for ideas. You in no time. Happy painting! can even find tutorials on YouTube for specific techniques you are interested in.

From indoor crafts to outdoor yard art, I have painted most of it around our farm. I love to dive into a new project. Sometimes projects don’t turn out the way I imagined it, but guess what? That’s ok, it’s just paint and you can just paint over it and try again! There is no reason to fear paint.

The key is to get inspired, make it yours and don’t fear the project.

Tupling created this customized sign simply using a stencil and some paint.

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Ultimate Maintenance Calendar A monthly guide to keep your home maintenance in check

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Sherry Erickson

Special to The Wenatchee World

ater can

be one of the most costly disasters in a home.

Plumbing problems are an obvious water disaster, but don’t discount the amount of water damage that can happen due to a problem with your

central heating or air conditioning system, which can create an enormous amount of condensation and also freeze in the winter.

Frequently, your homeowners insurance will take care of major damage that occurs as a result of a sudden problem, but will not kick in if the problem was created due to lack of maintenance, such as a continuous leak that should have been corrected.

Most people wouldn’t think of going more than 5,000 miles between oil changes, but go

years without having a professional maintenance performed on the mechanical systems in their homes. The key to successful home maintenance is breaking it down into little chunks, so as to not get overwhelmed. If this list seems a little daunting to you, don’t worry, there are professionals to whom you can entrust most of these items and make sure they get done regularly. Ask your plumbing or heating & air contractor about a maintenance program and make sure they address each

of these items related to the mechanical system. Here at Patriot, we have a “Whole Home Maintenance Plan” that covers all these bases for less than the price of a pack of gum a day.

Sherry Erickson is the Operations Manager/ Owner of Patriot Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in Wenatchee. If you want to reach Sherry or Patriot Plumbing, please call them at (509) 662-6262 or follow them on Facebook.

Change your air filters every month or purchase a filter that can withstand longer periods of time.

MONTHLY TASKS Each Month • Change air filters in your heating and air conditioning system or consider upgrading to a filter that can be changed less frequently.

• Use an enzyme cleaner like Bio-Clean to pour down all the drains of your home.

Bio-clean is a great option because it is not as harsh as other pipe and drain cleaners. It is non-poisonous cleaner that is friendly to the environment.

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• It’s important to test your smoke alarms and ensure that they are working properly. You should replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.

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SEMI-ANNUAL TASKS Every Six Months • Change batteries in smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and thermostats.

• Locate the main shut-off for your water and test it by turning on and off.

Every six months, change the batteries in your smoke alarms.

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MONTH BY MONTH TASKS April • Clean the fins of your air conditioner or heat pump by using a hose with a strong stream from a garden hose.

• After cleaning the fins, make sure you move any debris that is sitting around the unit. Also, check the unit to see if it’s level and sturdy.

• To make the most of your air conditioning during the summer months, turn off your air conditioning while you sleep and use fans to keep air circulating through your home.

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May • Now that it’s time to start watering the grass again, make sure you check all of the sprinkler system parts.

• Check the control panel to ensure it’s powering and functioning properly. Run a test on the system to ensure there are no leaky valves, broken or missing heads, clogged nozzles, etc.

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the home is an entrance that a mouse will take advantage of. Using the combination of steel wool and caulking compound will prove most effective. The steel wool on its own cannot defend against a mouse because he will pull it out or chew through it.

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can reduce water usage. You should clean your aerators when you have low water pressure or if there is uneven water flow.

• To clean the aerator, remove the screen and let the water run. Then soak the aerator overnight in vinegar.

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• Disconnect hoses and protect hose bibs with insulators.

• Clean gutters and consider adding heat cables.

• Turn on heat tape for any pipes that have a propensity to freeze in winter.

• Make sure you cover all faucets and pipes with insulators. It’s important that these are covered properly so pipes don’t freeze during the winter months. Frozen faucets can lead to broken pipes when spring arrives.

• Leaky faucets can be big water wasters in a

home. Make sure you check all water supply lines, faucet, shower and tubs, and any other water fixture that you have. If you find a leak, contact a plumber as soon as possible.

March • Removing covers from foundation vents can help the air circulate and prevent mildew from forming. Just remember to place them back on during the winter time to prevent freezing.

November • Consider a professional drain cleaning and use a product like RootX every 9 months to keep tree roots from causing problems.

• Remove all the debris and leaves from around your air conditioner or heat pump.

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• A dye test is an easy way to determine any leaking from your toilet and it is very easy to administer. Here is how to conduct a dye test: - Check to make sure the water in tank sits level at line. If needed, make the necessary adjustments.

- Add a few drops of food coloring into the tank and wait 15 minutes.

- If there is colored water in the bowl, then there is a leak. It is suggested that replacing the toilet’s water flapper valve will fix the leak.

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• Clean your dryer vents or consider hiring someone to get it done to protect your home from fire.

• Find the outside vent on your home and use an extendable lint brush to clean out the pipe.

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When you turn your sprinklers back on, check that the control panel is running properly, pipes are not leaking and all sprinkler heads are intact.

January • Clean your aerators every year because it

July • Inspect your water heater. Any buildup or sediment from a dirty tank can cause backed-up water lines. Contact your plumber if you have any questions.

August • Continue to check your sprinkler system.

Update air filters, check your air conditioning, check window caulking, etc.

• If you have a whole house humidifier, you will want to change the humidifier pad.

September • Check electrical entrances, pipes, chimneys, etc. for mouse entry. Any small entrance into

The dye test is an easy way to determine if your toilet has any leaks. You can even use food coloring!

Take the time to clean your gutters in the fall to prevent messes in the spring.

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Are You Firewise?

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s spring approaches it’s time to think about implementing Firewise practices to keep your home and property safe this wildfire season! This spring, focus on The Zone Concept to better protect your home from wildfire damage. The following information is adapted from the Firewise.org website.

Amanda Levesque

Special to The Wenatchee World

Zone 1 encircles the structure and all its attachments (wooden decks, fences, and boardwalks) for at least 30 feet on all sides. Note: the 30-foot number comes from the minimum distance, on flat ground, that a wood wall can be separated from the radiant heat of large flames without igniting. In this area: - Prune trees up six to ten feet from the ground.

Space trees 30 feet between crowns. Trim back trees that overhang the house.

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Zone 2 is 30 to 100 feet from the home. Plants in this zone should be low-growing, well irrigated and less flammable. In this area: - Leave 30 feet between clusters of two to three trees, or 20 feet between individual trees and prune trees up six to ten feet from the ground.

Create ‘fuel breaks’, like driveways, gravel walkways and lawns.

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Sunitsch Canyon had very dense vegetation. It had a high ratio of species susceptible to insects, disease and fire. It also had abundant ladder fuels, steep slopes and a high fire risk.

Sunitsch Canyon after Cascadia Conservation cleared out the dense vegetation. Cleaning lead to open space, trimmed limbs, fire-tolerant ponderosa pine and low-ground fuels that reduce burn intensity and the chance of high-risk tree crown fire.

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Amanda Levesque manages the education and outreach program for Cascadia Conservation District. Amanda manages the Firewise program

In light of the recent past and projected wildfires in the county, individual actions are encouraged.

Here are some resources to help you prepare: Cascadia Conservation District’s Landowner Assistance program offers cost-share funding for private landowners including forest health improvements and hazardous fuels reduction projects. Staff from the District are available for forest assessments and to make recommendations for projects that reduce risk in your forest.

Funds for this work can cover up to 75% of the project costs with the remaining costs being the responsibility of the landowner. Contact Sandy Letzing at sandyl@cascadiacd.org for more information and online at cascadiacd.org

may be an NRCS Forest Management Activity Plan or other forest management plan; contact NRCS Forester, Stan Janowicz, at stan.janowicz@ wa.usda.gov for more information or online at www.nrcs.usda.gov/ wps/portal/nrcs/main/wa/ programs/financial/eqip/.

and conducts fire risk assessments. She has been with Cascadia for five years. You can reach her at amandal@cascadiacd.org.

Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) offers the Eastern Washington Forest Landowner Cost-Share Program to improve forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire and insect damage. Non-federal owners of forestland in Eastern Washington, who own a total of no more than 5,000 forested acres within the Cascadia also offers free fire risk assessments state of Washington, are eligible and can assist communities with becoming to participate. These grants are Firewise! Contact Amanda Levesque at amandal@ designed to cover up to 50% of cascadiacd.org or (509) 436-1601 for additional the project cost with the remaining information. costs being the responsibility of The USDA Natural Resource Conservation the landowner. For more inforService (NRCS) offers cost-share funding mation contact Cindi Tonasket at through their Enviromental Quality IncenCynthia.tonasket@dnr.wa.gov tives Program (EQIP) for forest management practices. Applicants must have an acceptable This home created a parameter that defended against the fire that got extremely close. forest management plan in place in order to Credit: Firewise.org receive EQIP funding for forestry practices. This

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Clean your drains and pipes with vinegar too.

Pour one cup vinegar and one cup baking soda down your drain, followed by four cups boiling water. Rinse with hot water after bubbles begin to settle.

Many cleaning products that we have relied on over the years that claim they are “streak-free” or “break through grease easy” can actually be extremely harmful to our health. Environmental Working Group (EWP), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment has investigated over 2000 cleaning products and discovered that many are loaded with irritants that can cause asthma and have connections with other serious health problems.

If this does not clean your drains, you will want to consider using a plumber’s snake to clean your pipes. * You should not use vinegar on egg stains or on granite/marble countertops or stone floor tiles.

Baking Soda

To avoid dangerous chemicals, there are plenty of other ways to clean your home safely and effectively, without spending too much on “organic” or “green” products. Below are some common household items that you can use to clean just about anything in your home.

Baking Soda is another natural substance that can help control odors in your home. It is a natural deodorizer, so it works to diminish smell and works against nasty grime in the bathtub and bathroom sink. Sprinkle a little on a sponge to attack grime or if it’s really stubborn, mix baking soda into water to make a paste. Let the paste sit and scrub after 10-20 minutes (add a little lemon juice as well to get a little extra stain-fighting boost and nice smell).

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Vinegar is a great, cheap resource that you can clean almost* anything. According to Mother Nature Network, vinegar is a great substitute for bleach and is also biodegradable. It is also a strong disinfectant.

Lemon is a cheap, natural resource to clean your home. Citric acid works wonders to remove stains on laminate surfaces and cutting boards.

Does your shower head need cleaning? Pour vinegar into a plastic bag and place it over the shower head and let sit overnight. Take bag off and rinse in the morning.

Cut a lemon in half, dip in a little baking soda and scrub the surface until you see the stains lifting. Rinse with water when you are done.

This also comes in handy when cleaning brass surfaces. However, check to make sure your object is actual brass (see if a magnet will

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Rubbing Alcohol Rubbing alcohol is a great alternative for window washing chemicals. Mix one part rubbing alcohol to one part water and one tablespoon of vinegar to achieve a great mixture that will leave you with streak free windows.

Rubbing alcohol is an effective stain remover too. Mixed with two parts water, you can use this mixture to remove a variety of stains including ink, coffee or grass stains.

The solution keeps indefinitely.

Spray on, wipe of excess, and let air dry.

You can use this mixture on wood floors, bathrooms, kitchens, or linoleum. To find more from Dr. Allegra, visit her blog at naturaeclinic.com/blog/.

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Gardening: Art to Nature

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Inspirational Ideas Water Feature: A water feature beautifully combines the visual with the audible. This calming combination generates an element of Zen to any garden, perfect for those long summer days. If you choose to build or install a water feature you can choose a low-key design or an extravagant one depending on your vision.

For example, a few simple stone slabs can be installed above a pond area to create a waterfall feature.

Beaded Garden Art: Add a touch of sparkle and color to your outdoor living areas with beaded garden art. They catch the sunlight and glow at twilight. With a handful of beads and a few simple tools, you can quickly transform a plain-jane item into something unique, give new life to old worn items around the garden, embellish existing elements, or create new projects with unlimited design possibilities.

Painted Garden Furniture: A great way to add a little interest and intrigue to your garden or patio is to paint that old forgotten chair or table that you keep moving from place to place. It’s amazing how cheerful and fun a little paint can be. You don’t need a green thumb and it is the perfect, low-cost way to add color and visual interest to your landscape.

Mosaic: Mosaic can be personalized to your own taste and can be as subtle or bold as you desire. Perfect for pathways, walls and garden steps, mosaic can add a burst of color to your garden. Use whatever suitable material you can find­—glass is perfect for creating a sense of space in a garden area, while reflecting light.

Going Vertical In Your Garden Vertical Gardens: Vertical gardens are a great

option if you are working with a small space or you are just trying to soften dull walls and breathe life into concrete heavy spaces. Vertical gardens have an amazing and dramatic appeal and you can get creative in any climate. Some gardeners think these are more suited for an urban environment but they are just as comprehensible in a residential home as long as you are working with the right scale. A home backyard with a vertical garden can be a showstopper, you are essentially creating living art. They can be a fun and very user-friendly project any do-it-yourselfer can build.

Tips to get your garden started right

Lavendar, Lavandula angustifolia is a dwarf lavender that can grow 18 inches high, making it a good choice for edging. It has deep-purple flowers and greenish-gray, very aromatic foliage.

1. Use found objects and existing structures as the basis of a garden, old shoe racks, fencing, and the side of a shed or home. You could adapt a trellis outside, or place pots or containers on a pre-existing fence. You can always build something yourself.

2. Is the garden going to have vegetables, flowers, succulents or a combination of several different plants? Decide the goal or theme for the garden to help your design.

3. Pick your location carefully.

4. Select plants that have an interesting texture, color, scent and form similar growth patterns.

5. Pick plants that have the same light, temperature and water needs.

6. Pre-plan the plant locations within the vertical garden and know how tall they will be when fully grown.

Vertical gardens are fun and they are different.

It will be a great conversation piece at your next summer barbeque!

Fun and Different Plant Suggestions Great for Vertical Gardens and Pots: All plants are well suited for our Eastern Washington climate with proper care.

Coreopsis, Coreopsis Can be either annual or perennial and typically bloom bright yellow, all summer long. Full sun, drought and heat tolerant plant. Self-seeds well and easy to grow.

Hostas, hosta are a striking green, patterned or variegated small or large with sprays of color in the summer. These do need shade to thrive.

Plant at the base of a garden, shaded by other plants.

Adding painted furniture, like these chairs, creates a fun, cheery environment for your garden.

Scaevola, Scaevola aemula Beautiful lavender-blue or white fan-like flowers all summer long.

Takes full sun and is great in pots and hanging baskets, keep wellwatered. Gets about 4 to 9 inches high by about 18 inches wide.

Mosaic mushrooms add a burst of color for pathways, walls, and garden steps.

Sweet Potato Vine, Ipomoea batatas Excellent as a container or hanging basket plant, mixed with other flowers or even on it’s own.

Leaves come in shades of green or purple. Vigorous grower, thrives in shade or sun. Easy to grow.

Verbina, Verbina Fast growing perennial or annual that does extremely well in the hot, dry heat of eastern Washington. Grows quickly and spreads well. Great in containers and hanging baskets. Comes in a variety of colors.

Dwarf Lavender, Lavandula, is perfect for smaller spaces.

Vinca, Catharanthus Great as a container plant or in mass plantings, Vinca gives a show of pink, lavender, white or red flowers all summer long. Full sun, drought tolerant and easy to grow. Doesn’t like it’s roots too wet, so allow soil to dry a little between waterings.

or they may contract powdery mildew, if this happens, spray with a fungicide.

Zinnias, Zinnia Fast grower, great as a cut flower and butterflies really love it. Grows very quickly from seed. Full sun. Varieties vary in height, from 1 to 4 feet tall. Keep leaves dry

Jillian Reiner is a Landscape Architect at SCJ Alliance. To contact Jillian, please email her at jillian.reiner@scjalliance.com

Whether you use vertical gardening, fountains, or sculpture remember to have fun and to create a space that speaks to you.

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Having a space that is designed to encourage activity, that embraces your pup’s habits and finding foliage that is tough will help you save money and frustration.

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Take some time (like a couple of days) to watch your dog interact out in the yard. Do they trail around the perimeter? Or do they go straight through the yard to find the last bone they buried? Observing tendencies like these can help you decide a few things: - Don’t plant foliage around the perimeter.

Allow that area to be open so they can continue their route.

- Do they have a digging habit? Designate a specific area for your dog to go crazy. Some people will use sand, so the damage is less noticeable.

- Don’t plan a landscape design where your dog already has a specific habit formed. Just because something is new there in place of grass or a dirt pile, doesn’t mean that their habit will dissipate.

Build some paths After you watch your dog for a few days, you can begin to figure out his routines and paths around the yard. According to dog expert, Cheryl S. Smith who wrote the book, Dog Friendly Gardening, “dogs will move in the most direct link possible when hurrying from one place to another (the back door to a view of a driveway, for example).” So, if you begin planning paths in your yard or garden, take note of your dog’s trail and use those paths to your advantage.

Plants with a purpose If you are trying to create an area that you don’t want your pets venturing through, use certain types of plants and planters to create a type of barrier. Foliage with stickers could be a great way to guide your pets away or lining it with planters or pieces of art. If you create

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Create an area, specifically for them If you like to keep your dog outdoors during the nicer months, make sure you plan a space where they have plenty of fresh water and shade as well as a little sun that they can enjoy. Dogs can easily overheat, so plan accordingly based on where the sun hits your yard.

Maybe incorporate a pond they can swim in and a big rock they can perch themselves on when they are done swimming.

Accommodating their needs will help keep your garden and lawn in the best shape.

Also remember to keep your dog plenty hydrated. When your pup becomes dehydrated, their urine becomes very acidic which is what can kill your grass. To avoid this, you could begin teaching them a designated potty spot, so the rest of your lawn can stay spot-free.

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whenever you plant new flowers or bushes or lay down mulch of any kind. Also, be mindful of what type of fertilizers you use for your grass. Some may be poisonous which can harm your dog’s health. Suggestions for safe fertilizers are organic fertilizers, grass clippings, or slow-release meal fertilizer. To know more about toxic and non-toxic plants, head to the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center site online where they list toxic and non-toxic plants for dog, cats and horses.

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