Weeds not only wreck your landscaping’s looks, they steal water and food from the plants you’d like to grow. Weeds also can shorten the life of brick, stone, and pavers by growing in mortar cracks. The best way to stop weeds is to spread a pre-emergent about three weeks before weed seeds typically germinate. If you can’t […]
Nothing wrecks curb appeal faster than rows of dead or dying shrubs and perennials. Spent plants that lived their natural lives are good candidates for a compost pile — if you grind them first, they’ll decompose faster. But if your landscaping succumbed to disease or infestation, it’s best to inter them in black plastic bags, then add to the trash. […]
You love azaleas!! And what colorful blooms in spring! So why not plant a ton of them? Because you could risk a yard that looks dull, dull, dull in all seasons but the one when your favorite plant blooms. It’s important to make room for four-season color. For example, combine your gorgeous spring-blooming azaleas with summer-blooming […]
Yes, planting in clusters looks way better than installing single plants, soldier-like, throughout your yard. But make sure your groups of perennials, shrubs, and trees have plenty of room to spread, or they’ll look choked and overgrown. Also, over-crowded plants compete for food and water, putting the clusters at risk, especially during drought. Google how […]
11172 Emerald Lane, Angel Acres Congratulations Penny, Astraia, Ian. Sold three years to the day from when you bought. What a great investment, 50 % return over three years. Way to go! Enjoy Steamboat, we will miss you terribly. Call me today to get your home sold in one day and over asking price.
That Old Home Decor Isn’t Always a Bad Thing A “time capsule” home can be a selling point to some home shoppers. Some home shoppers say they’re drawn to these homes for the quality construction, distinctive design, and nostalgia. Some real estate professionals are even specializing in midcentury or unremodeled homes. Call me today to […]
Check out http://castlesandkitchens.com for new cooking classes in Conifer. Taught by Tom Becker former chef at Bergen Park’s Tanglewood restaurant and Italian chef Fran Arniotes. There is nothing like home cooking. Call me to get your home sold fast and for top dollar.
Soak Brushes in Fabric Softener to Keep Brushes Soft Every DIY painter has been privy to the horrors of a day-old brush with stiff bristles that makes round two nearly impossible. To keep paint brushes soft: Rinse thoroughly (no soap). Mix half a cup of fabric softener with a gallon of warm water Swish brushes […]
May marks rattlesnake “rush hour” as wintering rattlesnakes emerge from hibernacula (hibernation groups) and head out for a summer of lying in wait for mice, voles, lizards and other small game. Rattlesnakes are commonly spotted in Jeffco Open Space parks. Do your part to protect yourself, children and pets from negative encounters with prairie rattlesnakes […]
If you don’t gather more than one quote when shopping for a mortgage, you may be losing out on some savings to your monthly payments. Lenders can offer a wide dispersion of rates, up to 50 basis points or 0.5 percent, after controlling for factors like the borrower’s down payment and credit score. That could […]
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