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Compost Bin Pre-Sale and Free Rain Barrel Workshops Working with a series of business and municipal partners, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen invites residents to pre-purchase compost bins and attend free workshops on composting and rainwater harvesting across the RDOS. Residents can pre-purchase compost bins or Green Cones from participating locations from March 1 to 23. Prepurchased bins will then be available for collection by April 22, Earth Day. In Penticton, residents can prepurchase compost bins at Art Knapp’s Plantland and Florists, Canadian Tire Penticton, Giardino Penticton Nursery, RONA Penticton and Whole Foods Market. The Summerland Municipal Hall, Oliver Landfill, Osoyoos Sonora Community Centre, Village of Keremeos Municipal Office and the Princeton Town Office are also set up to pre-sell compost bins. Please note some smaller government offices involved in the sale may not be equipped to accept all credit or debit cards. Residents are advised to call ahead for payment options if purchasing bins at local government sites. This year, two different compost bins are on sale. The FreeGarden Earth Compost Bin will be sold for $44 plus taxes. An attractively curved black container, the FreeGarden Earth Compost Bin helps break down garden waste, leaves, uncooked fruits and vegetables. It is a great system for creating valuable compost. The Green Cone, capable of breaking down cooked food waste and meat, will be sold for $105.15 plus taxes. This system is buried partially in the ground where it breaks down waste directly in the soil. Every few years the leftover
sludge is removed and buried in a different section of your property. The Green Cone is not used to break down yard waste so it is a great compliment to an existing compost bin. To learn more about both units, everyone is invited to local, free composting workshops. Residents can learn how each system works before purchasing a compost bin or, if they already have a Date Time and easily. Location and Workshop bin, how to compost simply This year Zoe Kirk, RDOS WaSat Mar 1 12:20 pm CHBA Home Show, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Compost Talk ter Conservation Ambassador, will be Sat Mar 1free workshops 1:50 pmonCHBA providing rainwa-Home Show, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Rain Barrel Talk ter harvesting rain barrels. WhenHome Show, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Compost Talk Sun Mar 2 using12:20 pm CHBA done correctly, rain barrels are a cheap Suneffective Mar 2 way to1:50 pmwater, CHBA and collect saveHome Show, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Rain Barrel Talk money and divert water away from Sat Mar 8 10:00 am Osoyoos Sonora Community Centre, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels foundations. Kirk will lead participants Sat Marthe 8 simple11:00 through stepsam of Osoyoos thinking Sonora Community Centre, How to Compost Effectively where to place how to waterCommunity Centre, How to Compost Effectively Sat Mar 8 bins,1:00 pmdivert Oliver from ease troughs and how to winterize. Sat Mar 8 Oliver Community Centre, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels The workshop will2:00 helppm homeowners understand up would best Tire Penticton Location, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels Sun Mar 9what set1:00 pm work Canadian for their specific home. Sun Mar 9 will1:00 pmsoldGiardino Rain barrels not be as part Penticton Nursery, How to Compost Effectively of thisMar pre-sale, in- Tire Penticton Location, How to Compost Effectively Sun 9 but Kirk 2:00will pmprovide Canadian formation on what to look for if buying Sat Mar 15 10:00 amsystem. Princeton Riverside Centre, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels or building a rain harvesting ForMar more contact the Riverside Centre, How to Compost Effectively Sat 15 information, 11:00 am Princeton RDOS Solid Waste Division at 250Sat Mar 15 pm Hedley 490-4129, e-mail: 1:00 info@rdos.bc.ca or Community Club Hall, How to Compost Effectively visit Sat www.rdos.bc.ca. Mar 15 2:00 pm Hedley Community Club Hall, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels
Sun Mar 16 1:00 pm RONA Penticton, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels Date16 Time LocationEffectively and Workshop Sun Mar 2:00 pm RONA Penticton, How to Compost 12:20 pm Art CHBA HomePenticton, Show, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Compost Talk Sat Mar 1 22 1:00 pm Knapps Worm Composting for Beginners Sat Mar 1 1:50 Home Show, Penticton Trade Convention Centre, Rain Barrel Talk 29 1:00 pm CHBA Keremeos Victory Hall, Harvesting theand Heavens with Rain Barrels Sun Mar29 2 12:20 pm CHBA Home Show, Penticton andEffectively Convention Centre, Compost Talk Sat Mar 2:00 pm Keremeos Victory Hall, How toTrade Compost Sun Mar 21 1:50 pm Whole CHBA Home Penticton Trade and Convention Barrel Talk Tues April 7:00 FoodsShow, Penticton, Sustainable Backyards usingCentre, WasteRain and Water Mar 812 Osoyoos Sonora Community Centre,Building Harvesting Heavens with Rain Barrels Sat April 10:00 am Summerland Ornamental Gardens, Yourthe Own Rain Barrel Workshop Mar 826 11:00 am Summerland Osoyoos Sonora Community Centre,Compost How to Compost Sat April 1:00 pm Ornamental Gardens, WorkshopEffectively Sat Mar 8 1:00 pm Oliver Community Centre, How to Compost Effectively Sat Mar 8 2:00 pm Oliver Community Centre, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels LIMITED TIME COMPOST BIN PRE‐SALE UNTIL MARCH 23, 2014! Sun Mar 9 1:00 pm Canadian Tire Penticton Location, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels The Green Cone: Sun Mar 9 1:00 pm Giardino Penticton Nursery, How to Compost Effectively $105.15 (plus tax) Sun Mar 9 2:00 pm Canadian Tire Penticton Location, How to Compost Effectively Breaks down all cooked Pre-purchase a Green Cone or Compost March 23rd. JoinRiverside us for free composting Sat Mar 15Bin until 10:00 am Princeton Centre, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels foods and meat and rain harvesting workshops March April!am Visit www.rdos.bc.ca details. Sat Mar 15 and11:00 Princeton Riverside for Centre, How to Compost Effectively Sat Mar 15 1:00 pm Hedley Community Club Hall, How to Compost Effectively Pre‐purchase loca�ons March 1st to 23rd Compost Bin: $44.00 Sat Mar 15 2:00 pm Hedley Community Club Hall, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels Art Knapp’s Plantland and Florists, Pen�cton Summerland Municipal Hall Sun Mar 16 1:00 pm RONA Penticton, Harvesting the Heavens with Rain Barrels Canadian Tire, Pen�cton Loca�on Only Keremeos Municipal Office (plus tax) Giardino Pen�cton Nursery, Pen�cton Sun Mar 16 2:00 Osoyoos Sonora Community Centre pm RONA Penticton, How to Compost Effectively Helps create compost RONA, Pen�cton Loca�on Only Oliver Sanitary Landll Sat Mar 22 1:00 pm Art Knapps Penticton, Worm Composting for Beginners from yard waste, fruits Whole Foods Market, Pen�cton Princeton Municipal Hall Sat Mar 29 1:00 pm Keremeos Victory Hall, Harvesting the Heavensand vegetables with Rain Barrels Free Compos�ng and Rain Harves�ng Workshops Throughout March and April Sat Mar 29 2:00 pm Keremeos Victory Hall, How to Compost Effectively Tues April 1 7:00 pm Whole Foods Penticton, Sustainable Backyards using Waste and Water For more informa�on on Saturday March 22, Art Knapps Pen�cton Tuesday April 1, Whole Foods Pen�cton 10:00 am Summerland Ornamental Gardens, Building Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop upcoming workshops visit: 1 pm Worm Compos�ng for Beginners Sat April 12 7 pm Sustainable Backyards using Water and Waste www.rdos.bc.ca or call Saturday March 29, Keremeos Victory Hall Saturday April 12, Summerland Ornamental Garden Sat April 26 1:00 pm Summerland Ornamental Gardens, Compost Workshop 1 pm Rain Harves�ng & 2 pm Compos�ng Workshops
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Get your garden off on the right foot As winter slowly winds down, many gardeners cannot wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden. Such excitement is not just good for gardeners, but can benefit the garden in the months to come as well. Late winter or early spring is a great time to get a head start on the gardening season. Even if gardening season is still around the corner, completing the following projects can ensure your garden gets off on the right foot.
needs more time to dry out before you can begin your prep work. Initiate edging Edging is another task gardeners can begin as they get ready for the season. Edge plant and flower beds, but be sure to use a spade with a flat blade or an edger designed to edge flower beds. Such tools will cut deep enough so grass roots that may eventually grow into the flower bed are severed. Depending on how large a garden is, edging can be a time-consuming task, so getting a head start allows homeowners to spend more time planting and tending to their gardens once the season hits full swing.
Clear debris One of the best things you can do for your garden as winter winds down is to clear it of debris. Winter can be especially harsh on a landscape, and gardens left to the elements are often filled with debris once spring arrives. Dead leaves, fallen branches, rocks that surfaced during the winter frost, and even garbage that might have blown about in winter winds can all pile up in a garden over a typical winter. Clearing such debris likely won’t take long, but it’s a great first step toward restoring the garden before the time comes to plant and grow the garden once again. Examine the soil Soil plays a significant role in whether a garden thrives or struggles. Examining the soil before the season starts can help gardeners address any issues before they plant. Ignoring the soil until a problem arises can turn the upcoming gardening season into a lost opportunity, so test the soil to determine if it has any nutrient or mineral deficiencies.
Fight weeds Though weeds likely have not survived the winter, that does not mean they won’t return once the weather starts to heat up. But as inevitable as weeds may seem, homeowners can take steps to prevent them from turning beautiful gardens into battlegrounds where plants, flowers and vegetables are pitted against unsightly and potentially harmful weeds. Spring is a good time to apply a preemergent weed preventer, which can stop weeds before they grow. Though such solutions are not always foolproof, they can drastically reduce the likelihood of weed growth. Though gardeners might not be able to start planting their gardens in late winter or early spring, they can still get outside and take steps to ensure their gardens thrive once planting season begins.
Clearing debris, such as leaves, branches and rocks, is a good first step in getting your garden off on the right foot.
This may require the help of a professional, but if a problem arises, you might be able to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the soil and still enjoy a successful gardening season. Another way to examine the soil is less
complex but can shed light on when would be a good time to get back to work. Reach into the soil and dig out a handful. If the soil quickly crumbles, you can start preparing for gardening seasoning. But if the soil is still clumped together, it
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How to repair and replace window screens Window screens can let fresh air into a home while preventing insects and outdoor critters from making their way inside. But screens are far less effective at keeping critters out of a home when they’re damaged. Addressing such damage is typically an easy do-it-yourself project, one that begins with gathering the right materials, including: * new screening, synthetic or aluminum * a rubber spline * a screen rolling tool * a razor knife or sharp scissor * measuring tape * masking tape * a screwdriver or an awl
Once those materials have been gathered, the process of replacing or repairing damaged screens is rather simple. 1. Measure the area of the window to determine how much replacement screening you will need. Remember to leave extra room in your measurements so you have slack to make the new screen fit taut. The measurement will also help you determine how much spline you will need. 2. Remove the screen from the window frame. Some windows do not have removable screen frames, and you will have to work on the screen in its upright position. 3. Use the screwdriver or awl to pry the edge of the existing spline that holds the screening material in the frame.
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Pull out the old spline and remove the damaged screening. 4. Measure the new screening from a replacement roll. Lay the screening down on the frame, ensuring there is overhang on all sides. If necessary, use masking tape to temporarily secure the screening to the frame while freeing up your hands. This also works if you must replace screening vertically and cannot remove the window frame and make repairs on a flat surface. 5. Take a new piece of rubber spline and push it into the edge of the screen frame, securing a corner of the new screening to the frame. Continue to press the spline around the perimeter of the screen frame firmly into the groove with the screen rolling tool, which looks like a small pizza cutter. This effectively secures the screen into the frame. 6. Continue around the edge of the frame, pulling the new screening taut as you go. This helps to keep it free of wrinkles. 7. Once you have inserted the spline all the way around, cut it off from the spline spool and push in the edge. 8. Use a razor knife or sharp scissor to cut off the excess screening, being careful not to dislodge it from behind the spline when cutting. 9. Replace the screen in the window. In the case of small tears in a screen, a complete replacement may not be necessary. Home improvement stores sell screen patch kits. Some work by cutting out a piece of
Replacing damaged screens is a straightforward do-it-yourself project.
patch that is attached to an adhesive backing and sticking it over the hole. Other patches are small, woven wires that can be threaded through the hole in the screen. A really small hole can be mended with a drop of clear-drying glue. The same method of screen replacement can be used to replace screens on screenedin porches, aluminum doors or sliding patio doors. Just be sure to purchase replacement screening that will fit the dimensions.
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Tips on deer-proofing a garden Creating a beautiful and bountiful garden is a popular pastime for people all across the country. It is important to keep in mind that aesthetically appealing plants may be appetizing to area wildlife, including deer. Those who do not want their gardens to turn into all-you-can-eat buffets for deer, rabbits and other wild animals can take a more proactive approach to gardening. Deer are opportunists who will no doubt see your garden as a salad bar ripe with all of their favourite foods. As housing developments continue to encroach on the natural habitats of deer and other animals, these animals are becoming more visible. Deer may not be able to forage for food effectively in their smaller, natural surroundings, or they may become accustomed to the “easy pickings” they find in neighbourhood yards. Either way, you may encounter a deer in or around your area. Keeping deer at bay involves some work and maintenance on the part of a homeowner. There are safe and humane methods to repelling deer, or at least blocking access to the plants worth protecting. Here are the main ways to deer-proof a garden. Fence It Fences are one way to deter deer from entering a yard and dining on your garden. Keep in mind that deer can jump fences that are quite tall, but they have to be especially motivated to jump an eight-foot-tall fence. Still, they tend to be weary about scal-
Repel the Deer There are many organic or chemicallybased products on the market that deer may find offensive to the taste or smell. Hot pepper, sulfur and eggs or even the use of soapy water have been successful in certain instances. The use of blood meal or even human hair around the garden may repel the deer and keep them on a different foraging path. However, remember that any deer that is very hungry may ignore unpleasant tastes or smells for a quick bite
Gardeners who use a combination of methods to keep deer out of their yards and gardens may have a higher success rate at deterring these animals.
ing a fence when they cannot see what is on the other side. Therefore, if you are fencing out deer, choose a fence that camouflages the garden well and completely encloses the area to be protected. If you do not want the fence to be solid, consider putting stakes or thorny plants within the garden so that the deer will hesitate to jump into the garden. Scare Them Deer are naturally skittish around people, but over time they can become quite
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complacent around human beings. Once a deer decides that something will not present a threat, the deer can adapt to its presence. Motion-activated devices may not work, nor the presence of pets. Predator urine is typically an effective way at keeping deer at bay. Bottled coyote urine can be quite effective, although human urine may work as well. Reapplying the product weekly around the plants is a good idea.
Change Plant If other food sources are available, there are some species of plants and trees that deer will avoid. Filling your garden with these plants can help you maintain a beautiful, albeit untasty, environment for deer. When planting annuals, select among: Alyssum, Begonias, Calendula, Celosia, Dianthus, Foxglove, Geraniums, Parsley, Poppy, Snapdragons In terms of perennials, plant these items once, and deer could stay away: Ageratum, Anemone, Astibe, Bearded iris, Catmint, Honeysuckle, Lantana, Monkshood, Rock rose, Rosemary, Soapwort, Wisteria Plant these herbs alongside flowers for even more protection: Chives, Eucalyptus, Garlic, Mint, Thyme, Wintergreen Gardeners who use a combination of methods to keep deer out of their yards and gardens may have a higher success rate at deterring these animals.
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Spring cleaning tips for your barbecue The weather is heating up and no matter whether you grill very important to keep these tubes clean. year-round or put the grill away for the winter, it’s always a good Spiders love to make nests in these tubes, creating blockages that idea to clean it thoroughly once or twice a year. The grilling excan cause serious damage. perts at Broil King offer some helpful advice to get your grill Step 3 ready for the season. Examine the heat medium. You will need: If you have a heat plate, remove any grease buildup and make - Sturdy bristle brush sure there are no holes rusted through. - Grill cleaner If you have briquettes make sure they aren’t crumbling and the - Toothpicks pores aren’t clogged with grease. - Soap and water Step 4 - Venturi brush Check the cooking grids and make sure no welds are broken and Step 1 brush off any stuck-on residue. If you have cast iron cooking grids, Remove all the cooking grids, grates and burners and use a season them with oil to help keep food from sticking and help presturdy bristle brush to remove the buildup of grease on the inside vent rust. of the oven. Using a grill cleaner, scrub the inside and outside of Step 5 the oven and then rinse with water. Inspect the gas hose to make sure there aren’t any cracks or leaks. Never use oven cleaner on your grill. It is corrosive and can A proper cleaning of your barbecue will ensure This can easily be done by preparing a soapy solution and apa summer of successful cooking. damage the other components. plying it to the connections at the tank and valve. Turn the tank on Step 2 slowly and watch for bubbles to form, which indicates that there is Inspect the burners, making sure there are no holes rusted a leak. through any of the components. Try tightening the connections and re-test. If there are, it’s time for a replacement. If persistent leaking or blistering is detected, stop using your grill and replace the gas Clean out any clogged burner ports using a toothpick, being careful not to damage the assembly. ports. Finally, check the condition of your control knobs, thermometer, and handles. Check all igniter contacts to ensure they are not corroded or loose and remove any deReplacing small items like this can refresh your grill and make it look new again. bris from the electrode. Next, clean out the burner venturi tubes using a venturi brush. It’s More information, including recipes, is available online at www.broilkingbbq.com.
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How to build your own storage shed Many people find that space around a home is a precious commodity after years spent accumulating different things. The basement, attic and garage are commonly used to store items that won’t fit anywhere else. Though spring cleaning is a great way to cut down on clutter, a storage shed makes a great place to put those items you can’t bear to discard. Sheds come in many shapes and sizes. Ready-made sheds can be erected on your property immediately, and some retailers will do so for an additional fee. The cost of a shed can vary greatly, from simple plastic sheds that cost roughly $100 to more customized sheds that cost $1,000 or more. After looking at many storage sheds from builders or prefabricated models, you may want to build one yourself. This way you can be sure it is customized to fit your yard and is the right color and style and made of secure and durable materials. While an adventurous project, shed building is typically within the skill set of the average homeowner. Also, a shed can be built in a weekend or two, depending on how much time you can devote to the project. Here’s how to get started. * Consult with your town, city, province, or municipality to find out the zoning laws regarding sheds. You may need a building permit if the shed will feature a permanent foundation or is larger than a certain size. Storage sheds
greater than 120 square feet generally require a permit. There also may be rules regarding how far away the shed must be from the property line or even the height of the structure. It pays to know this information in advance so you don’t run into legal trouble after the project has begun. * Find a style of shed that you would like to emulate. Drive around to different shed retailers or big box home improvement stores and peruse the stock. Choose the features you like and mark them down. Take photos of the ones you really like. * Research available plans. You can purchase shed plans or have an architect draw them up, but that may be costly. There are also free shed plans online, some of which provide a list of necessary supplies. * Order your supplies and organize everything. A building materials centre or a home improvement store may deliver all of your materials right to your home, saving you the hassle of going back and forth to get things piece by piece. Once they are delivered, sort through everything and mark whether the material is for the floor, walls or roof. If the shed will not be rooted to the ground but kept on skids or blocks, you will likely want to have some sort of base material, like rocks or gravel underneath to deter ani-
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Ergonomic tools make gardening easier Hand injuries are a common side effect of certain occupations and hobbies. Tennis elbow or wrist and even carpal tunnel syndrome are well-recognized injuries. But ergonomic tools can help alleviate injuries due to repetitive motions. The term ergonomics is derived from the Greek words “ergon,” which means work, and “nomoi,” which means natural laws. In the simplest terms, ergonomics is the study of how work is done and how to make work better. It has led to an entire subset of ergonomics including products that can make work better and are safer for the body. This is done by designing items that increase utility of the item, are more comfortable to use, and reduce injury through frequent use. Ergonomic products are most readily associated with items of the workplace, including ergonomic keyboards, computer mice, office chairs, and lighting. But many industries have re-evaluated operations to include tools that are ergonomic in design. Gardening is one area where ergonomics has become especially popular. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that the rate of hand injuries in the workplace is 25 hand injuries for every 10,000 full-time employees. However, hand, back and injuries of other areas of the body are also commonplace due to hobbies like gardening. Many people have considered giving up gardening due to
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Getting started on spring cleaning For homeowners, spring cleaning is one of the annual rites of spring. The return of warmer weather presents the perfect opportunity for homeowners to open the windows, let some fresh air in and tidy up after a few months spent cooped up inside while the weather outside was frightful. But now that spring has arrived, the time to clean up around the house has come. Homeowners about to start on their annual spring cleaning should consider the following before beginning. Get the right tools The right tools won’t necessarily be a hammer and nails, but cleaning products that can make spring cleaning more efficient.
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stay their welcome in the refrigerator and the kitchen cabinets. Look for old takeout containers in the refrigerator that have managed to stick around, and throw these out as well as any items that have passed their expiration dates. While items in the kitchen cabinets might not have an expiration date, it helps to remove them from the pantry and then dust and wipe down the shelves. When doing so, discard any items that no longer seem appetizing. Beat the rugs Area rugs have no doubt collected dirt and dust over the last several months. Though vacuuming these area rugs might be enough during the year, take advantage of the pleasant weather and take the rugs outside to beat them and rid them of dust and any other particles the vacuum might have missed over the last few months. Empty and clean the bookshelves Bookshelves are one the biggest collectors of dust in many homes. Open the windows in the home and then remove books from the shelves. Once the books have been removed, dust the shelves and wipe them down with a damp cloth. And don’t forget to dust the books and reorganize titles before returning them to their newly cleaned shelves. Spring cleaning is something all homeowners must do to keep their homes healthy and clean. Spring cleaning is annual event at many households, and a few simple strategies can make it go much more smoothly.
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Things to know before building a deck Statistics indicate that homeowners annually spend billions of dollars improving outdoor living areas. One of the most popular ways to do just that is to add a deck to a home. Decks are beneficial in many ways. Grillmasters love decks because they make the perfect place to set up a grill and a table and cook for family and friends. Those who simply love being outdoors find decks the perfect place to relax and soak up some sun or idle away the evening hours. But homeowners who want to build a deck should know a few things before that process begins. * Permits are necessary. Unless the deck is going to be especially small, you will likely need a permit to build it. Before buying any materials or consulting any contractors, make certain you know which permits you need and how to get them. If the proper permits are not secured before the project begins, you might have to tear down the whole project and start all over again. * Decks don’t have to go on the back of the house. If the back of your house sits in the blazing sun all day, then it’s probably best to build the deck elsewhere, and that’s perfectly alright. So long as the property and permits allow, decks can be built on the side of a home as well, and putting a deck on the side might be more comfortable. * Decks don’t have to be made of wood. It’s easy to assume all decks are made of plain wood. However, decks can be made out of a wide variety of materials, natural or synthetic. Pressure treated wood is perhaps the most popular material for decking because it’s not very expensive. But manmade materials that are a mixture of recycled plastic and wood bits or sawdust are also popular because they require no maintenance. But homeowners should know that manmade materials can get hot in the sun, which will require those enjoying the deck to wear shoes. * Expect to do some digging. If you’re going to build your own deck, expect to do some serious digging. Local building codes will dictate how deep you will need to dig for the pier footings, which support the deck’s weight. Just how deep you’ll dig depends on your climate’s specific frost line, but it’s safe to assume you’ll get a workout in when digging. * The deck can have multiple levels. Though many people associate decks with one level, it’s possible to have a multi-level deck if you simply don’t have enough room to build a deck that will be big enough to meet all of your needs. A multi-level deck can break up those long flights of stairs while ensuring you will always have somewhere to go to escape the sun on a hot day. * You will want to protect the deck. Decks are a costly investment, and you will want to protect that investment. If you’re building a wood deck, keep in mind the sun will beat down on the deck for most of the year. You can protect the deck by painting it. Paint provides sunscreen for the deck, stopping the sun from breaking down the material. Once you’ve finished painting, apply sealant, whether it’s oil- or water-based.
A deck makes a great addition to many homes, but homeowners should learn as much as possible about decks and what goes into building them before making any decking decisions.
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Budget-friendly outdoor renovation ideas Homeowners are increasingly extending their living spaces outside the walls of their homes. Expansive and intricate stonework patios and decked-out outdoor kitchens are the kind of additions many homeowners dream of. Those with unlimited budgets can enjoy just about any look they desire, but many homeowners may not have the money to go all the way with their outdoor living spaces. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to create budget-friendly spaces that are functional, fun and eye catching Decks and patios are popular gathering spots outside a home, and homeowners have numerous inexpensive options at their disposal when choosing patio materials. And those who can do their own labor when installing a patio can save a substantial amount of money. Instead of higherpriced composite or resin decks, homeowners can go with standard wood, which will need to be stained periodically. Scaling back the size of the deck means less materials to buy and less labor involved. The cost of patio blocks depends on the material and style. Poured concrete patios will cost less than placed blocks or stones because concrete is less labor-intensive. For those who desire the look of patio blocks without the cost, stamped concrete can mimic the look for less. Homeowners may not need to replace patio furniture, even if chairs and tables have seen better days. A can of spray paint can cover up any
rusted areas or spots where paint has peeled off due to exposure to the elements. Updating cushions and purchasing a co-ordinating umbrella can revitalize the patio’s entire look. Also, very often stores run sales to clear out merchandise for new displays. Defining edges of planting borders and refreshing the landscape may be all that is needed to improve the yard. This is easily achieved with inexpensive mulch and some vinyl edging. While cleaning up the yard, use a pressure washer to clean stains off of siding and patios and create a like-new appearance. End-of-season sales can also be the ideal opportunity to purchase big-ticket items like a pool, a hot tub or an outdoor fireplace/fire pit. Shoppers can learn when stores discount their merchandise to make room for new inventory and then use these sales as opportunities to save. Sometimes saving means repurposing antiques or items found at garage sales. Thanks to the Internet, people can easily advertise items they no longer need or desire. A person can search for backyard items they need at a deep discount if they are fine with previously used materials. From patio furniture to masonry blocks to above-ground pools, patient homeowners can find just about any item they may need to upgrade their backyards. Though not all homeowners can afford to create the backyard of their dreams, with a little ingenuity and some hard work, homeowners can still create an outdoor oasis.
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Low-water gardens an option in Okanagan Valley Coping with drought is a way of life for many people across North America. The National Climatic Data Center, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, works cooperatively with Canada and Mexico to monitor climate and drought conditions across the continent. According to the NOAA, the globallyaveraged temperature for 2013 tied as the fourth warmest year since 1880, when record-keeping began. Also, 2013 marked the 37th consecutive year with a global temperature above the 20th century average. Warm temperatures, when paired with below-average precipitation, can quickly escalate and cause drought, making things difficult for those who make their livelihood by working the land or even just weekend gardeners. Low-water garden plants are a smart choice for those who live in areas that often deal with drought. These resilient plants can keep gardens looking lush and beautiful regardless of water restrictions. In fact, low-water gardening has become a popular trend among eco-conscious gardeners and even is a cost-saving measure for homeowners. Establishing a garden of drought-tolerant plants requires knowledge of hardiness zones and which plants will thrive in certain areas. Native plants, in general, will be more tolerant to fluctuations in weather than plants that are imported. Contact a garden center and speak with someone knowledgeable about plants that will do well in low-water conditions. In addition, choose plants that have a reputation
for drought resistance. Butterfly bush is very hardy and requires little water. Although it is considered an invasive plant in some areas, gardeners who keep on top of seedlings and off-shoots can keep the plant in control. This shrub will create an enormous amount of flowers that will appear in the spring and will continue to bloom throughout the summer. The butterfly bush also attracts scores of butterflies to a landscape. Pink evening primrose is full of delicate, pink flowers that spread on runners. It prefers dry soils, and even though it can thrive when soil quality is poor, it cannot tolerate soil that is too wet. It can grow in Zones 5 to 9. A variety of sage plants, including white sage, black sage and Cleveland sage, are drought-tolerant and do well in climates that receive little rain. These plants produce blooms that attract insects and birds alike. Gardeners who would like relatively low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants can opt for succulents. Succulents, which include aloe, cacti and jade, are characterized by thick, fleshy water-storage organs. Succulents prefer bright light and can thrive in south-facing conditions. It’s good to concentrate the most amount of watering for succulents during the spring growing season. Keep soil well-drained to avoid damage to shallow roots. Heed landscape conditions when selecting plants for the garden. Drought-tolerant plants are a good idea in those regions where weather is naturally arid or if homeowners prefer plants that can grow regardless of seasonal water restrictions.
Cacti and other drought resistant native plants are a good choice for gardens in the Okanagan Valley
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