Show 14 Gunnison Valley News Last Minute Gifts for tf?e Home Make sure you r Ijome is safe tljis Ijoliday season and all year long! Kidde Fire Extinguisher j x ? 2 5 lb for household listed 11 use December 151 999 Sanpete News Salina Sun Getting rid of the Expert tips for snow removal UL NAPS s w hitc w et and cold and parks itself everywhere you want to walk or drive? Yes the answer is How ate w that you going to move it? You have three options according to Snapper’s Billy Lowe- manual snow First Alert Smoke Detector Emits button battery Reset alarm a piercing warning and low battery signal snow thrower or snow blade Size Do I Need? How do you choose? Think about shovel 9 volt What included GZZ Patio Door Insulator KN how often and how much snow you move and how large an area you regularly clear Lowe adv ises Asw ith most the sie of the job power equipment is the biggest factor in deciding what to buy Auger engine and chute sizes vary depending on your needs I Choose? Lowe suggests you also consider the following when buying snow moval equipment: Read the label for clearing widths How Do A CE Tuff Lite Combo Pack Two rubber the house and batteries flashlights for the car included for All mj' mi i & ' 3M indoor Path Door or Manco Window Insulator Kits Door kit is clear as glass installs easily and covers an average size patio door on top edge Window kit is covers up to five 3x5’ windows Stop by va GW'sV pace Rasmussen’s ACE Hardware in Gunnison Larsen’s ACE Harware in Richfield or Ben Franklin ACE Hardware in Ephraim adjustments to determine suitability for your own needs Look for augers and in the frame one that is and chute honor warranties theirequipment service what they sell and This can mean the difference between a clean sweep or frozen blades Once you make a choice you can keep yourself and your equipment safe and in operating order by: Reading the operating instructions Remember you are clearing heav y wet snow so frame construction and weight are even more critical with carefully and understanding them before the first early morning snowfall Filling the gas tank in a snow equipment than lawn equipment Snow equipment isusedduringcold weather months so make sure opera- area and using the proper mixture to fill the tank are easy to work even of clothing Take your with you and work the con- tor controls with layers gloves trols Check the manufacturer’s warranty and store service policies Independent power equipment dealers know fuel enEspecially with the machines make gines on sure you run all the fuel out of the tank before storing at the end of the son Dressing properly with sea- clothing and boots with good trac- tion Turning off the engine beforeclearing clogged augers or chutes and NEVER putting your hands in those areas to clear a clog A broomstick or other item is much safer For more snow equipment tips or for a list of nearby independent dealers call Snapper at or visit the World Wide Web at wwwsnappercom Is Dormant really dormant? Editor's Note: Be are pleased to introduce Ken Lindsay as a regular contributor After studying horticulture at Utah State University Ken went to work as the Nursery Manager at Millcreek Gardens in Salt Lake City before moving to Manti and becoming the Grounds Supervisor at the Photosynthesis is the prosynthesis cess a plant uses to feed itself and is generally associated with leaves The question then arises how does this knowledge affect the way we care for our plants in preparation for the “growing season"? During adry w inter such as we have the last two years the experienced Manti Temple water The grounds at the Temple are plants require supplemental witness to Ken 's expertise with plants Water can be provided in early afterand their care Ken and his wife noon before the cold evening temDebra are the parents of six children peratures arrive Evergreen trees and shrubs can also benefit from water who help out with Lindsay Garden Center in Manti B e look forward to being sprayed on the leaves allowing having Ken share his knowledge of time to dry enough that the freezing water doesn't break the branches gardening on a local level Another method of retaining moisin the ground is by applying a thick Ken ture by Lindsay As the weather turns cold many of layer of mulch around the base of the the trees shrubs and other plants lose trees and shrubs and over the top of their leaves and appear to stop growperennials The mulch would also proing People ask “will this tree come back tect the plant from the effect created by to life again in the spring”? This question would suggest that the tree has ceased to grow and will not grow again until the new buds begin to swell and leaves appear Nothing could be further from the truth Even as the plant sits in the frozen ground its roots are actively producing new root hairs the structures which draw water and nutrients into the above ground portion of the plant According to Dr Alex Shigo even the green branches and trunks of trees and shrubs appear to carry on photo- - the sunny days and cold nights This practice is very beneficial not only in winter but also during the warmer months Mulches may consist of old leaves wood chips or other composted organic matter Remember that plants during the winter do not need the same regular watering schedule required in the summer The soil only needs extra moisture during long dry spells Your landscape plants will reward you for your extra care next spring by displaying lush vigorous new growth Outdoor decorating can be safe and fun ou only do it once a year (N APSI)-but decorating the exterior of your house for the holidays is special And e veryonecan lend a helping hand This year make decorating your home for the holidays safe and fun by following from these suggestions the leading wwwhousenetcom online resource for home enthusiasts Make a Plan Before you begin make a rough sketch or outline of your house with measurements of its height and width and the length of walkways and railings Be sure to note exterior electrical outlets and trees or yard details that you want to include When choosing Ijght sets consider the exterior miniatures which are the most efficient to operate and be sure the strings you purchase have replaceable lights Sets labeled for “outdoor 4 I use” are specially fused so they can be connected to other sets without overloading Also check the packaging to find out how many additional sets can be connected to the set you’re working with In general strings of lights outline the architectural lines of your house while floodlights call attention to a special feature like a wreath on the front door or a stately pine tree Bright Lights Everywhere You can determine the number of light sets needed to string across the roof line or around the front door by the dimensions checking on your sketch with those on the package To figure out how many feet of exterior miniature lights it takes to decorate a bush or tree just multiply its height by its average width in feet and then multiply this number by six If you’re using full size lights cut the number in half |