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I surromdingls Remodeling Of Landscaping Can Save Money 1 A overgrown garden is to move in with saw and pruning shears Clear away enough of the excess growth to see what you have Consult your local nursery as to when and how to prune, and for the suggestions for alternative plantings Transplanting some of those overgrown plants to a more appropriate location may solve more problems Landscaped decks and terraces can change a childrens play area into a family entertainment and relaxation room at much less cost than building an addition to the house Sometimes minor changes to the house itself, coupled with a landscape renovation, will expand living areas, add new dimension to the landscape, present more attractive views Many an older home has been updated with a new entry way, sliding glass door access to a new patio, a leaty arbor the housing families these days: costs for homes - new or existing ones - seems to be skyrocketing: and theres a scarcity of houses on the market - either new or older. That means that many of us are either forced to settle for something less than our dream home when we buy, or stay where we are until conditions change. In either case, renovation is probably in order -and remodeling the landscape may be one of the most effective, economical and efficient solutions of all The urge to renovate can strike in various ways and for many reasons. For instance, you buy a home that has been landscaped by a rhododendron fanatic and you cant stand them Or the plants you put in five years ago arent doing the job you thought they would and the overall effect is not as pleasing as you might like. Perhaps those cute little plants you tucked in around all the windows have grown up into monsters, obscuring the view and requiring constant pruning Or the kids have all grown up and the play area in the y ard is simply collecting weeds. May be you just want to experience the joy of creating something new and fresh. Theres nothing wrong w ith that motive, either. The first step in remodeling an Two y , situations in market confront -- -- 7 A 4e f "V X y v" 1 h .; . v" ; ' rN . . . Residents throughout the volley are to warmer the responding temperatures of spring, getting out inte OUTDOORS BECKONS Patience Is A Virtue - " . . - - .TX ''v V,N 'XX. ; - v -- nv .'' A s ' Tu - - - ,:. . V ' 4 y7X:,rr y?v.,N y. w v J "" .- - ,vr ' -Ar2 '4 s their yards to prepare them for the months oheod. Among them ore Jesse and Merle Casper, seen here clearing the way for new growth . - Just Wait rNature Will Help Restore Winter Ravaged Plants And Trees From the American Association of Nurserymen, the national organization for the professionals who grow, sell, install and care for environmental plantings, comes timely information and advice about the winters effects on landscape. The first word of counsel is this: wait. Nature has remarkable healing gifts if youll only be patient. Dont uproot a tree or shrub or plant just because it appears to be an invalid. Be a little patient, because Dr. Nature is at work and the best recovery room is right there in the the proper authority prescribe the diet. Water, of course, is needed, but Your green, growdont over-wateing friends are thirsty after a long w inter, but their roots will have trouble taking on a lot of water at this stage. A good schedule is this: if you have not had a soaking rain in about 10 days, apply your own. Another point to keep in mind is that more plants suffer from overwatering than from In dry places, the little bit of water actually needed by plants is more than compensated by the many benefits they provide. One more thing: dont sprinkle. Instead, put the needed water right down at the base of the plant. Mulching is a major consideration to reduce evaporation, keep water in the soil, eliminate weeds. If weeds do appear, pull them up by hand so they wont rob the good plants of needed nutrients and water. As you prune, remember that a brown leaf does not necessarily mean a dead plant. At this time of r. under-waterin- ground where the roots are recuperating There are a few things you can do nurse things along, say industry professionals. Some special foods may be required. This varies from region to region and from plant to plant, so you should check with your favorite garden center or landscape firm. In most places, a fertilizer which is in nitrogen will be needed, but dont guess at this. Let to help nursery lower-than-usu- Ml LAWN AERATING (1) Need less water. (2) Need less fertilizer. (3) Green up faster. Saue this ad. It's worth $5.00. 967-70John's Lawn Care 56 P ' 30 ESTIMATES (CLIP & USE II f1" eT ELI VER yrs. experience we" UVEr" WESTERN RED PREMIUM CEDAR FENCING SALE 1X4X6 FLAT TOP 1X4X6 DOG EAR 1 3 1X6X6 Reg. 79 Now Reg. 89 Now Reg. 1.49 FLAT TOP 2X4X8 CEDAR H 4X4X8 Reg. S !5 I ix s i 4X4X8 Now m . .. . . . Reg. 2.95 Now . . . .$1 Reg. 21 Now 8461 W. 2700 SO. 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That fact is sufficiently important to justify your reducing the size of the plant, or accepting a slightly plant for a season. At the same time, if the necessary pruning will mean a lifetime of deformity for the plant, it will be just as well to replace it now. There may be some plants which are beyond hope. You will be wise to The American Association of Nurserymen reminds us that smart landscaping enhances property values Studies reported by the U S Forest Service have proven it But dont think you're stuck with the landscaping you mhented from previous owners or that you installed yourself years ago Landscape remodeling can not only protect your initial property investment, but help it to grow Discoveiing the pleasure of plants is always a beautiful investment vst CIUS. now so their replacements will have the spring to grow on. 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