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contents Photos courtesy of (left to right) J. Linder Design and Consultants, Living Spaces Home and Landscape Services and Outside Landscape Group LLC

Special Section: 2013 Landscape Planner

Photos courtesy of (top to bottom) The Pull-Out Shelf Co. and Atlanta Home Show

Tips, know-how and ideas (just in time for spring!) for planning your ultimate outdoor living space

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Problem Solved

Organization strategies for your garage, closet, pantry and more

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2013 Spring Atlanta Home Show Guide A guide to the March 22-24 event at Cobb Galleria Centre

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19 Editor’s Picks Objects of desire

64 Garden Planner March’s to-do list

The importance of an interior home inspection

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for tackling your home improvement to-do list. High on that to-do list is probably your landscape and outdoor living space, which many Atlantans enjoy almost yearround thanks to our temperate climate. Winter has likely taken a toll not only on your lawn, trees and other plants, but also on your deck and other hardscapes. Bring everything back to life with this issue’s 2013 Landscape Planner. Our Landscape Planner includes a series of questions and fill-in-the-blank statements designed to identify your needs and wants for your outdoor living space and to offer tips and ideas you may not have thought about. Also included are photos and details about Atlanta area landscaping projects as well as tips and ideas from local landscape professionals, who can help you save time and money, not to mention more than a few headaches, when it comes to sprucing up your yard.

Speaking of headaches, with spring cleaning underway, you’re likely a bit overwhelmed with the clutter that has accumulated in your home. Why not solve the problem once and for all with new home organization systems? This month’s feature on the subject offers solutions for specific problem areas such as garages, pantries, closets, medicine cabinets and more. Again, bringing in a professional to help can open your eyes to a world of possibilities, leaving you wondering “Why didn’t I think of that?”

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DIY Network Star To Headline 35th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show Jeff Devlin, licensed contractor and host of DIY Network’s “I Hate My Bath” and “Good, Better… Best”, will headline the 35th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show to be held March 22-24, 2013, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Devlin will speak on the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Devlin will focus on kitchen and bath renovations and will meet with and answer questions from fans afterward. The Spring Atlanta Home Show includes three days of speakers, live radio broadcasts, product demonstrations and giveaways. Over 350 local home improvement companies will present the latest products and services, showcasing innovations for home interiors and exteriors.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the show and online at www.atlantahomeshow.com. Ages Photo courtesy of Atlanta Home Show 12 and under and ages 65 and older (with I.D.) are admitted free. For more information, turn to p. 21.

Expert Q&A

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What’s your advice for surviving a kitchen renovation?

You’ll temporarily lose an important room in your home. Think about what you’ll use as a makeshift kitchen (i.e. microwave, toaster oven, refrigeration, coffeemaker). It’s like setting up a dorm room kitchenette. Make sure you have the bare necessities. Be creative with your meals, and do a little prep work before your old kitchen is gone.

Make freezeable meals and soups that you can grab and warm up when needed. Use your slow cooker and grill.

There are several apps and websites that have ‘modernized’ recipes for slow cookers.

—Jennifer Hicks, CKD, kitchen and bath designer, MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers], www. mosaicgroupatlanta. com

Epic Development Opens New Design Center in Atlanta Epic Development, an Atlanta-based full-service residential and lightcommercial contractor that offers design/build services, has opened a new design center at 2215 Perimeter Park Drive in Atlanta. Buyers now have the ability to meet with the full design and marketing team in one location, creating a dynamic collaborative environment. The design center houses a large selection of tile, granite, carpet, hardwoods, roofing, siding, cabinetry and paint in addition to an extensive catalog of photos of past work by the firm. “We can accommodate everything from moving a wall or door in real time to picking paint colors and then modify the contract and pricing. It is a very efficient and fun atmosphere,” says Jim LaVallee, Epic’s principal responsible for marketing and finance. For more information, visit www.epicdevelopment.com. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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3 Tips for Selecting an Exterior Wood Stain Homeowners often struggle to decide what wood finish is best for their deck, siding or furniture project. But selecting an exterior wood stain really boils down to three key questions:

Atlanta area homeowners may be able to claim up to $500 in tax credits on their 2012 and 2013 returns for qualifying energyefficient home improvements.

The tax credit was retroactively renewed as part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and is effective for purchases made between Jan. 1, 2012, and Dec. 31, 2013. Examples of qualifying items include energy-efficient water heaters, furnaces, central air-conditioners, building insulation, windows and roofs. Visit www.dsireusa.org, the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency, for more information.

1. What is your climate?

2. How much are you willing to put into the workmanship and maintenance cycles?

3. Do you want to end up with a natural or glossy finish and a clear or solid color when you’re done?

Exterior wood stains are made to protect wood, but they also are developed to meet specific climate conditions and deliver the ‘look’ you want to achieve when your project is complete.

But you need to be upfront about how much time you want to spend either applying the stain or maintaining the surface.

These expectations can help steer you to the right product.

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Atlanta’s Construction Resources, Inc., together with other Artisan Group fabricators, recently presented the Homes for Our Troops charity organization with a check for $27,155. The funds were raised during Artisan Group’s national “Counters for a Cause” clearance sales event last October, with Construction Resources contributing $7,793 in donations. “To see so many people come out to help us raise money for American heroes was really amazing,” says Sonny Hires, partner at Construction Resources. “Counters for a Cause” helps provide funds and materials for the construction and modification of homes for mobility-impaired veterans. Construction Resources also recently partnered with HomeAid Atlanta to help renovate the kitchen at Atlanta Mission’s Fuqua Hall, which offers transitional housing for men who have completed its programs. The company has twice been named HomeAid Atlanta’s Trade Partner of the Year for its participation in the organization’s charity projects. For more information, visit www.crhomeusa.com.

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Today, consumers can find high-performance, penetrating woods stains in low-VOC formulas. So to get the best product, consider how much time you want to invest, how much UV exposure and moisture the wood surface must withstand, and how you want it to look when you’re finished. Stain shopping with these things in mind will take the confusion out of the process.

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Home Center Outlet Celebrates Grand Opening in Atlanta Home Center Outlet recently celebrated the opening of its new 70,000 square-foot Atlanta location at 4363 Northeast Expressway. The company offers surplus, overstock and liquidated home improvement products directly from manufacturers, such as custom cabinets, doors and flooring, and serves professional and do-ityourself customers. Located in the former Rhodes Furniture building, which was built in the 1970s and had been vacant for five years, the space has been renovated with energy-efficient lighting, high-efficiency plumbing, new paint and central heating and air-conditioning. In addition, Home Center Outlet has added 10-20 new jobs in DeKalb County. For more information, visit www.homecenteroutlet.com.

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A home show is a marketplace where hundreds of companies all come to one building in an effort to make it easier for people to research all the latest in home repairs, remodeling, design, landscaping, gadgets, market value and more! Homeowners can save time and money by shopping at the Atlanta Home Show and talking with a variety of the industry’s experts in the field of home improvement. Being the largest consumer home improvement event in Atlanta, The Atlanta Home Show means more ideas, options and savings for you!

Trade Day

Trade Day is designed to help educate members of the Atlanta housing industry and its affiliated associations.

We are offering complimentary Friday admission to all home-related tradespeople and members of these organizations: National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), Professional Real Estate Agents (Realtors), Home Builders Association (HBA), National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), Georgia Real Estate Investors Association (GaREIA), American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) by simply providing us with your business card at the show entrance on Friday, March 22nd!

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Jeff Devlin, licensed contractor and host of DIY Network’s “I Hate My Bath” and “Good, Better…Best”, headlines the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage. Throughout the course of the home show, the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage will host 15 practical, eye-opening seminars on topics ranging from bath and kitchen remodels to total home performance and outdoor living! Two live broadcasts, “The Lawn and Garden Show with Walter Reeves” and “The Home Fix It Show with Dave Baker” from WSB-AM 750 and now 95.5FM, will also take place from The Atlanta Home Show. Meet and talk with Jeff Devlin, Tonya M. Williams, Walter Reeves, Joe Washington and more!

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he daily task of picking up the kids’ toys, keeping the kitchen counter clutter-free and finding a place to put all of our stuff seems to never end. No matter how often we do it, fighting clutter feels like a constant battle in the war on home organization. Sure, we

start off with good intentions when spring rolls around, but how much do we really get done during “spring cleaning”? If you want to be the victor in this war (and enjoy the spoils!), it begins with a commitment to get organized followed by a plan of action to achieve your organizational goals.

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The Initial Sweep If you want to get your home organized, you have to know what you have to organize and what space you can use for storage. The first step is to clean out all the clutter in the home. “Take time at least once a year to do a thorough room-to-room clean

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out, removing any items you don’t use, need or want, and get them out of the house,” says Karen Leff, personal organizer and concierge with Leff’s Last Re-Sort LLC, www. leffslastresort.com, in Atlanta. “Most people just have too much stuff, and it builds. If you clean out each year, you are more likely to keep your home organized.”

Once you remove the clutter, you can concentrate on those things you really need to organize. You also may discover that you now have more space for storage. Take the time to evaluate each room in your house, how you want to use that room, who will use it and what storage space is available. The answers to these questions will help you organize the room and its contents.

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Address Problem Areas ■ Closet Keeping clothes organized and stored is an everyday challenge, but it doesn’t have to be this way. First, get rid of any clothes you no longer wear. Next, sort them into a system that works for you. For example, Leff recommends sorting by season, then by occasion, while designer Debra Bobo of CSI Kitchen & Bath

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style (long hanging items like coats and dresses, short hanging items like shirts

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Also, consider storage solutions to address odds and ends like handbags, scarves, belts, hats and more. “Include accessories in the closet such as a rod to hang the next day’s outfit (also handy when packing for travel), a tie rack to keep all ties together and another one for belts,” Bobo says. Shelves and baskets are another handy way to create storage space in your closets.

■ Bathroom For many people, bathrooms are the hardest room to organize because they are limited in storage space. To make the most of the shelves, cabinets and drawers you do have, Leff recommends using small utility baskets to group similar items to keep them from falling down and rolling around drawers.

To keep the medicine cabinet under control, throw out any outdated products as well as those you never use. Also, match storage space to appropriate items.

“Use the medicine cabinet behind the mirror only for medicine or small pill containers, contact solution, etc.,” Leff says. “Large bottles and odd-shaped boxes tend to tumble out when you go to retrieve items.”

■ Linens Who doesn’t have those linen closets with sheets and dust ruffles shoved haphazardly on the shelf? To straighten them out, Leff recommends getting rid of any extras you never use and limiting your supply to four or fewer sets per bed, ideally keeping two sets of lightweight/summer sheets and two sets of heavier cold-weather sheets.

Also, keep bedding sets together, so it’s easy to find everything you need when it comes to changing beds out. Stack like items in the same place, i.e. pillows on one shelf, blankets on another, so you can quickly grab what you want.

■ Laundry Room It’s so easy to dump everything in the laundry room, but this just makes it harder to stay organized. Make the most of this space not only so it’s easy to get the wash done, but also to increase storage capacity. “Cabinets are great above the washer and dryer because they hold a lot and hide clutter,” Bobo says. “If there is room, a tall utility cabinet is handy for storing the vacuum cleaner, laundry and cleaning supplies and miscellaneous items like light bulbs.”

solution; however, we also think that “ideal” comes with a hefty price tag.

Karen Leff, personal organizer and concierge with Leff’s Last Re-Sort LLC in Atlanta, disagrees. Thanks to their industry contacts, she says professional organizers can leverage their network to achieve affordable results. “These people can provide our clients with a better product and outcome, often at the same or less cost than going to a closet design store.”

To keep on budget, the key is deciding what you want and need before you talk with a custom closet designer or home organization expert. Scott Saffran, owner of The Garage Dude in Marietta, says to really assess the space and your purpose for it. Some sample questions include: “What items do you have to store in the space?”

“How often are you accessing those items?” “Who needs access to them?” “What else do you want to do in the space, if anything?” “Use this information to help decide what storage system to purchase,” Saffran says.

Closet and storage system design experts also can offer options for spaces with design issues such as awkward wall or ceiling angles, dealing with electrical wiring and plumbing pipes, or unusual floor plan

For those without cabinet space, install shelving instead. To maximize a small

designs. “You get a custom solution

laundry room, Bobo also recommends including a rod for hanging drip-dry

to your storage and work areas,” Leff

items as well as a built-in, fold-down ironing board.

says. “They measure your space and

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How many times do we dig through the kitchen pantry looking for something

they will come in and build/install

only to find that it’s out of date? To help keep the pantry organized and current,

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stocking the pantry so you use the oldest item first. Stacking like items together also helps when it comes to finding what you need, so be sure to place your soups, pasta and cereal boxes together.

Placing cereal and grains in airtight plastic containers is another way to stay organized. They allow you to quickly see what you have on hand and when it’s time to restock a particular product.

Toys All parents know that keeping toys picked up is an ongoing chore. To make it easier, choose a storage solution that is age-appropriate for your children so they can help with toy cleanup too. “Large toddler toys are easily stored in bins and baskets or on low shelves,” Leff says. “You want them to be accessible to the tots and easy for them to put back into the bins when they are finished.

Smaller, Lego-style toys with lots of little pieces need to be in clear plastic storage bins with lids.” Bins, baskets and shelves are ideal for closets.

You also can create a multipurpose center to help with organization in a child’s room or the playroom.

“Another good solution is to plan a customized wall of storage that includes a desk for doing homework and artwork, drawers for supplies and shelving for books, toys and games,” Bobo says.

Home Office Paying the bills or doing your online shopping is so much easier when you can find what you need on your desk. “Lateral files are a great way to

store it

keep your files organized while providing extra desk space for printers and file caddies,” Leff says. Also, use drawer organizers to keep paper clips, staples, pens and

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storing your office supplies there, but don’t be tempted to fill it up. “Don’t over buy no matter how good a deal,” she says. “Only store as much as your space allows without cramming your shelves. They will have another sale on paper clips and copy paper!”

Garage So often we store items throughout the garage, sometimes so much that the car won’t fit in it. But there’s more to the garage than just the floor. “The walls of a garage are wasted space,” Bobo says. “Use organizers such as shelving, bins and racks designed for specific purposes to get items off the garage floor.” Racks that hang from the garage ceiling also provide additional storage space for rarely used items such as holiday decorations.

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Also, be sure to spread your belongings out, Saffron says.

“Most clutter is in high-traffic areas,” he says, such as near the door that enters the house. He suggests placing thinner items near the door and putting big, bulky items on the far wall where you generally have more room.

Mudroom/Entry When passing through the mudroom or main entry, it’s not uncommon to dump off backpacks, shoes, jackets and hats as we head into the house. However, by choosing an effective storage solution, you can keep this mess off the floor and in an easy-to-access space. “A custom-designed storage unit is great for keeping the mudroom neat and tidy,” Bobo says. “This could be bench seating that also doubles as drawers or chests for storage

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Keeping your home organized can be managed with just a little time and the right organizational tools. “Working two to three hours several times a year, targeting specific rooms or problem areas will really keep your home clutter-free,” Leff says.

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the spring, and in the winter, herbs such as parsley and kale are harvested.

This garden has earned a Distinction Award and Green Star Award from the Georgia Urban Agriculture Council. Only locally grown plants are used.

With the arrival of every spring, more than 150 tulips are planted along with 80 purple and white hyacinths and lilies in rows between the shrubs and the flowerbed, blending the colors into one bright, stunning display. Edible plants such as tomatoes, basil and rosemary are also planted in

n a bed of soil that has been built over the past four years using organic amendments and organic compost, this Buckhead garden of flowers, shrubs, herbs and vegetables brings year-round color and enjoyment to its nature-loving homeowners. With a mixture of perennials and annuals that provide a pink-and-purple palette as well as different textures and fragrances to attract beneficial insects, the landscape features softpink climbing roses against the white fence, then a layer of knockout roses, gardenia daisies and different sizes and shapes of boxwoods. In the flowerbed, upright and cascading pink vincas bloom near pink and purple angelonias, purple queen flowers, pink pentas, purple scavoela, pink wave petunias and hot pink zinnias. These plants blend perfectly with the shasta daisies, strawberry foxgloves and Hawaiian dahlias that fill the spaces between the boxwoods.

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pending time outside is good for you. But not all homeowners have outdoor spaces they enjoy. Now is the time to change that. Outdoor

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LANDSCAPING Does your current landscape have: ❍ drainage/erosion issues ❍ dead/diseased plants ❍ overgrown or dated elements ❍ critter problems ❍ steep areas ❍ lack of impact or curb appeal ❍ other problems: _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Prioritize the following: (1) very important (2) important (3) not important ❍ turfgrass ❍ drought-tolerant plants ❍ native plants ❍ rainwater harvesting ❍ organic gardening ❍ food and habitat for pollinators and birds ❍ deer-resistant ❍ eco-friendly landscape (i.e. reducing water, fertilizers, pesticides and mowing) ❍ curb appeal ❍ other: ____________________________ ____________________

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Do you want a built-in irrigation

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How much time are you willing to

spend maintaining your landscape?

❍ less than 1 hour a week

❍ 1-2 hours a week

❍ 2-4 hours a week

❍ 4-6 hours a week

❍ more than 6 hours a week

Which elements would most help

improve the curb appeal of your

home?

❍ Improved lawn

❍ Flowers

❍ Groundcover

❍ Flowering trees

❍ Hardscape repair

❍ New hardscape

❍ New landscape design

❍ Other_____________________________

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Do you have existing hardscapes

(patio, etc.) that could benefit from

container landscaping?

❍ No

Which water-saving features are best

for your property?

❍ Planting groundcover to reduce water needs

❍ Installing a rain barrel for rainwater capture

❍ Installing a rain garden

❍ Greywater capture

❍ Xeriscaping

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(instead of lawn or hardscapes)?

Company: Garden Wonders Inc. Location: Dunwoody Photos courtesy of Garden Wonders Inc.

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flowers, groundcover or woody plants

The new landscape features a bloodgood Japanese maple tree and a golden globe gingko tree, which are in better scale with the small front yard.

A low hedge of wintergreen Korean boxwood continues in a long curve through all of the planting beds to play off of the formal architectural lines of the home. In the foundation bed, two sapphire skies yucca were added on either side of the picture window, and in front of the boxwoods, very low sedums were added, which will grow into a groundcover carpet. Additional plants in other beds include purple muhly grass, limelight hydrangea, repeat blooming iris, maestro sedum, coreopsis and tricolor St. John’s wort.

Gworek and her fellow landscape designer, Jamie Collins, usually try to preserve at least some existing plants in a landscape, but in this case, they felt it best to remove the tree and all of the shrubs and start over. The local homeowners’ association requires a lawn, so most of the Bermuda grass was kept; however, planting-bed lines were reworked.

fter having lived in this Dunwoody home for about a year, the owners wanted to increase its curb appeal. The home’s architectural lines were completely blocked by a large Bradford pear tree, the shrubs were all the same shade of green with similar textures and some were overgrown, hiding windows that are close to the ground. The homeowners called Susan Gworek of Garden Wonders Inc., whom they had worked with on a previous home, to redesign their small, 42-by-12-foot front yard.

yard do you want landscaped with

Small Front Yard, Big Curb Appeal

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throughout the landscape Which, if any, specific edible plants would you like in your landscape? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ For a garden, which of the following

❍ Containers Are you aware of any drainage or soil issues that would prevent an in-ground garden? ❍ Yes

❍ No

List the specific plants you are interested in adding to your landscape and those you do not want. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Are you interested in plants with medicinal properties and/or health benefits? ❍ Yes

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❍ ornamental edible plants

The beds were shaped so that the turf areas and the water feature became places to rest the eye. Plantings include Japanese anise, purple diamond loropetalum, Natchez crape myrtle, gardenia radicans, Stella D’Oro daylilies, purple homestead verbena and 36 annuals for seasonal color. Now the homeowners have a more enjoyable walk into their home, improved curb appeal and a small gathering place for visitors before entering the home.

❍ fruit trees

Company: J. Linder Design and Consultants Location: Kennesaw Photos courtesy of J. Linder Design and Consultants

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garden options do you want?

hen the owners of this Kennesaw home contacted J. Linder Design and Consultants to improve their home’s curb appeal, they asked for a bubbling-urn water feature and low-maintenance plants. During the design process, however, the pros at J. Linder realized that the initial grade of the landscape would not support a leveled container to create the homeowners’ desired vision. So they built a small retaining wall, which leveled the grade and allowed more opportunities for visual features in the landscape. The new stone wall was tied into the existing wall, creating a seamless transition from old to new.

Which, if any, of the following edible

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❍ Diversity of space ❍ Relaxation ❍ Kids play area ❍ Structural/site-related ❍ Other: ____________________________ __________________________________

❍ 500 to 1,000 square feet ❍ 1,000 to 1,500 square feet ❍ 1,500 to 2,000 square feet ❍ 2,000 to 5,000 square feet ❍ More than 5,000 square feet

List the primary elements of the existing landscape plan. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ What are the primary materials used in the existing landscape and/or the exterior of your home? ❍ Natural stone ❍ Brick ❍ Fiber cement siding ❍ Vinyl siding ❍ Cedar shingle siding ❍ Wood clapboard siding ❍ Stucco ❍ Aluminum or steel _____________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________________ www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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What is the size of the total area?

The homeowner loves the garden so much, she used it as a venue to host her daughter’s wedding.

❍ Adding a focal point

The garden’s landscape is mostly green, with pockets of color that provide eye-catching focal points. A Japanese maple tree is strategically planted near the center, within view as visitors enter, providing shade and beauty to the area. One of the arbors surrounding the garden has a swing where the homeowner and/or guests can relax and enjoy the view.

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Company: Outside Landscape Group LLC Location: Alpharetta Photos courtesy of Outside Landscape Group LLC

hardscape?

he owner of this Alpharetta landscape is an avid gardener who likes to entertain. She hired Outside Landscape Group to create a botanical walking garden as part of a larger project, which also included a pool and a water feature. The vision was to pique the interest of a curious observer with a small view of the space, enticing the guest to travel through a portal that leads to a large, well-manicured garden and pathway system.

What is the primary goal of your

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how many people do you expect to be

using the space at one time?

❍ Less than 10

❍ 10 to 20

❍ 20 to 50

❍ 50 to 100

❍ More than 100

What landscape/hardscape ratio is

most desirable?

❍ 10% hardscape, 90% landscape

❍ 20% hardscape, 80% landscape

❍ 30% hardscape, 70% landscape

❍ 40% hardscape, 60% landscape

❍ 50% hardscape, 50% landscape

❍ 60% hardscape, 40% landscape

❍ 70% hardscape, 30% landscape

❍ 80% hardscape, 20% landscape

❍ 90% hardscape, 10% landscape

Which is closest to your budget?

❍ Less than $5,000

❍ $5,000 to $15,000

❍ $15,000 to $50,000

❍ $50,000 to $100,000

❍ $100,000 to $250,000

❍ $250,000 to $1 million

❍ More than $1 million

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List materials that you are interested

in using that will complement your

home’s existing aesthetic.

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Company: Living Spaces Home and Landscape Services LLC Location: Acworth Photos courtesy of Living Spaces Home and Landscape Services LLC

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A koi pond and waterfall were installed as a focal point that can be enjoyed year-round from the eat-in kitchen that overlooks the backyard. To build up the grade needed for the waterfall, accent boulders were used, creating space for pockets of plantings that give a more natural look to the water feature and allow for a variety of color and texture. To avoid obstructing the view of the rest of the backyard, low-growing plants were chosen, including heuchera, hostas, purple pixies, sweet flag, creeping Jenny, lamb’s ear, dwarf and black mondo, irises, purple cone flowers and junipers. A firepit was also installed along the back side of the water feature, flanked by two large sitting boulders. The landscape is completed with a raised vegetable garden in a sunny area of the yard, a natural wooded area for composting, wood piles and mulch and a play area with a play set with a large, raised sandbox.

hat began as a level space that was neglected and overshadowed by large pine trees became a family backyard with something for everyone.

The pros at Living Spaces Home and Landscape Services removed the pine trees and graded the yard, creating a clean palette to start from.

Zoysia sod was installed—a good match for the family’s maintenance needs and for the light conditions of the yard. While the lawn provides a nice place for the kids to play, it was tastefully installed so as not to dominate the backyard.

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Which, if any, of these potential trouble spots exist on your property? ❍ Ground slopes toward home ❍ Ground slopes toward neighbor’s property ❍ Steep site

—Kristen Rollins, Living Spaces Home and Landscape Services LLC, Acworth

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hoose the proper plant for the space, eeping in mind the mature si e when planting. his will eliminate the need for constant pruning to maintain the desired si e. Plants that are planted in the wrong location or too close to one another are never going to loo their best. lso, shrubs that are not properly pruned can loo overgrown and can overwhelm the space.

Are there existing hardscape elements

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(1) very important (2) important (3) not important ❍ Patio ❍ Paved paths ❍ Retaining walls ❍ Seatwalls ❍ Fire pit ❍ Water features ❍ Lighting systems ❍ Sculptural wall elements ❍ Container garden Are environmentally friendly materials and systems important to you? ❍ Yes

❍ No

Is there anyone in your family with disabilities? ❍ Yes

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olorful foliage can add ust as much pop as owers, but often lasts all season or longer.

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APRIL: Start your vegetable garden from seeds. Begin by selecting a sunny area (about 4-6 hours of sun daily). Make sure that the area is protected from prevailing winds and that it drains well. Next, determine the size of the garden and whether you want it above ground or at ground level. Then, prepare the soil with organic amendments, organic soil and organic compost. Make a list of the crops you’d like to grow, and buy the seeds based on your eating requirements. At this point, you’re ready to plant! Be sure you allow the correct amount of space between individual plants and in between the rows of specified crops.

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MARCH: Fertilize your shrubs. The new growing season is starting, and plants need to be fed. For acid-loving plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, hollies and laurel, use an organic fertilizer, such as organic Holly-tone (brand). For other shrubs, try E.B. Stone organics.

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Itching to plant vegetables and get a head start on the harvest? You can start tomatoes, peppers and many annuals indoors for transfer into the garden in mid-April. The University of Georgia’s guide to vegetable gardening is a great resource: http://www.caes.uga.edu/ publications/pubDetail.cfm?pk_id=6806

Vegetables such as radishes, carrots, beets, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce can be planted from seed directly in the garden in early March, as they can withstand cooler temperatures.

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Finish pruning evergreen shrubs and trees early this month.

Cut to shape and control plant size. This is a great time for renovation pruning of overgrown hollies and lorapetalum.

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If you didn’t get to it last month, trim mondo grass and liriope before new growth appears. Use a lawn mower adjusted to the highest setting. Add a grass-catcher attachment to eliminate raking.

Fertilize winter- and spring-blooming bulbs after they bloom with a 10-10-10 fertilizer. Resist the urge to cut off the unsightly leaves, but let them yellow and die naturally. This feeds the bulb to help next year’s flower. Try planting other coolseason flowers such as snapdragons or dianthus among the bulbs to hide the unsightly foliage!

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Do you have a water feature, pond or fountain? This is a good time for a cleanup. Add debris and muck from the pond or fountain to your compost pile. If you’ve got fish in the water feature, begin feeding when the water temperature reaches 50 degrees.

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There’s still time to plant fescue, but be sure that you do not apply a pre-emergent weed killer. Feed newly seeded fescue lawns with a lawn-starter fertilizer that is high in phosphorus (middle number).

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Apply dormant spray to fruit trees until mid-March.

After that point, dilute the solution’s concentration by half and follow label directions carefully.

Examine the backside of euonymus and camellia leaves for scale insects. Thoroughly spray with horticultural oil if the pests are found.

Repot crowded houseplants this month. On warm days, you can even put them outside, but don’t forget to bring indoors if the temperature drops below 55 degrees during the night.

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JD’s Glassworks’ extensive line of product designs includes custom decorative wrought iron and leaded glass door and window treatments, all locally designed and crafted. The combination of ornamental iron, exotic hardwoods, and beautifully textured art glass truly creates an entryway of distinction. This marriage of decorative design elements and textures is also available in complete wrought iron entry systems incorporating durable iron doors, frames and ornamental iron trim.

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Jeff Devlin, licensed contractor and host of DIY Network’s “I Hate My Bath” and “Good, Better… Best”, will headline the 35th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show to be held March 22-24, 2013, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Devlin will speak on the Reliable Heating & Air Home Show Stage at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Devlin will focus on kitchen and bath renovations and will meet with and answer questions from fans afterward. The Spring Atlanta Home Show includes three days of speakers, live radio broadcasts, product demonstrations and giveaways. Over 350 local home improvement companies will present the latest products and services, showcasing innovations for home interiors and exteriors.

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Make freezeable meals and soups that you can grab and warm up when needed. Use your slow cooker and grill.

There are several apps and websites that have ‘modernized’ recipes for slow cookers.

—Jennifer Hicks, CKD, kitchen and bath designer, MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers], www. mosaicgroupatlanta. com

Epic Development Opens New Design Center in Atlanta Epic Development, an Atlanta-based full-service residential and lightcommercial contractor that offers design/build services, has opened a new design center at 2215 Perimeter Park Drive in Atlanta. Buyers now have the ability to meet with the full design and marketing team in one location, creating a dynamic collaborative environment. The design center houses a large selection of tile, granite, carpet, hardwoods, roofing, siding, cabinetry and paint in addition to an extensive catalog of photos of past work by the firm. “We can accommodate everything from moving a wall or door in real time to picking paint colors and then modify the contract and pricing. It is a very efficient and fun atmosphere,” says Jim LaVallee, Epic’s principal responsible for marketing and finance. For more information, visit www.epicdevelopment.com.

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www.epicdevelopment.com. Home Center Outlet, 4363 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30340, (770) 946-0020, www.homecenteroutlet.com.

MODA Floors & Interiors, 1417 Chattahoochee Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318, (404) 477-3744, www.modafloorsandinteriors.com. MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers], 2358 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30341, (770) 670-6022, www.mosaicgroupatlanta.com. Premier Surfaces, 845 McFarland Pkwy., Alpharetta, GA 30004, (770) 325-6995, www.premiersurfaces.com.

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start off with good intentions when spring rolls around, but how much do we really get done during “spring cleaning”? If you want to be the victor in this war (and enjoy the spoils!), it begins with a commitment to get organized followed by a plan of action to achieve your organizational goals.

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Marietta, GA 30067, (678) 637-9680, www.thegaragedude.com. Inspirations Design Studio, 1250 Alpha Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30004, (770) 751-7861, www.inspirationskb.com. Leff’s Last Re-Sort LLC, (404) 226-3292, www. leffslastresort.com. Pixel Interiors Photography, 1395 East Cobb Drive #72523, Marietta, GA 30007, (404) 429-5262, www.pixelinteriors.com. Pull Out Shelf Company, (770) 389-0469, www.pulloutshelf.com. Studio M Interiors, 1270 Caroline Street, Suite D120-438, Atlanta, GA 30307, (404) 429-5262,

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makeoverofthemonth Eclectic Inspiration Makeover by Tracy Pulsipher, lead designer, and Keely Woodford, owner, Decorating Den Interiors of Woodstock, (770) 926-0383, www.keely.decoratingden.com

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The homeowner desired an eclectic style for this great room makeover, requesting seating arranged for easy conversation while entertaining friends. Touches of animal print and a mix of finishes also were important requests.

Using the fireplace as the focal point, lead designer Tracy Pulsipher floated the furniture in the room. A console table behind one sofa separates it from the entryway and creates a traffic pattern that can flow on either side. Two sofas facing each other provide ease of conversation when entertaining. A mix of finishes—silver, light and dark woods, glass and metal and painted pieces—along with the neutral upholstery help to give the space an eclectic, transitional feel.

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THERE ARE SAVINGS WAITING INSIDE THIS HEAT PUMP. CONVERT TO AN ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP AND GET UP TO A $400 REBATE The most economical way to heat and cool your home year-round is with a high-efficiency heat pump. Customers who convert from natural gas to a 15 SEER or higher heat pump can qualify for a $400 rebate, plus enjoy up to $300 in annual energy savings. For more details on how you can save energy and money, call 1-800-524-2421 ext. 950, or visit georgiapower.com.

OFFICIAL ENERGY PARTNER OF YOU Certain restrictions apply. Must be a Georgia Power customer. Rebate offer good from January 14 through August 31, 2013, with installations being made by August 31, 2013, by participating qualified HVAC dealers. $400 rebate for 15 SEER (or higher) heat pumps and $200 rebate for 13 SEER heat pumps. Estimated energy costs (heating and cooling costs only) based on 2,146 sq. ft. Georgia home. Electric costs based on Georgia Power residential R-17 rate and FCR-Schedule 22. Gas costs based on rolling 12-month average fixed rates (as of February 2012) of three largest gas marketers (excludes AGL base charges) filed with the GA PSC. Customer’s actual energy costs may vary due to individual equipment and usage.

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