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Painless Planting and Pruning
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“If
winter is slumber and spring is birth, and summer is life, then
autumn rounds out to be reflection. It's a time of year when the
leaves are down and the harvest is in and the perennials are gone.
Mother Earth just closed up the drapes on another year and it's
time to reflect on what's come before.”
-Mitchell Burgess, Actor, “Northern Exposure” |
| Tip
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If you’re looking to buy
a house, keep in mind that used homes are generally more costly
to operate and maintain than new homes. Many new homes are energy
efficient while older homes may have older components, such as
appliances, gutters, roofs, furnaces and plumbing system, which
means more work or quicker replacement. Before buying a used home,
it is wise to ask the seller for copies of the last two years
of utility bills to see how much it costs to operate the house.
If the costs are sky-high, it may be time to think about making
the home more energy-efficient or simply looking elsewhere.
(Source: Home Buying for Dummies, Eric Tyson & Ray Brown,
Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2001)
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Seasonal
Suggestion:
 You
may think that spring is the best time of the year to plant, but fall
also offers gardeners and do-it-yourselfers a great time to spruce up
their gardens or lawns. This is actually one of the best times of the
year to plant shrubs and trees, as they are going into dormancy and
the soil temperatures are still warm – perfect for root development!
For fall color in your garden, consider planting ornamental peppers
(careful not to over-water!) or cabbages, or the traditional chrysanthemums.
Also, be sure to keep fertilizing your lawn on a regular basis during
the autumn months; this will keep it green longer as the weather cools.
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