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hile you might spend more time outdoors in the summer, autumn

is the perfect season for landscaping projects.

Cooler weather brings family and friends together as they gather around firepits, outdoor kitchens and at backyard parties.

DPG Design, owned and operated by husband and wife landscape designcontractors Dave and Susie Garcia, provides full landscape-design services that have been featured on a number of hit television shows including HGTV’s “Curb Appeal,” and Planet Green’s “Renovation Nation.”

The East County landscaping company was also recently featured in Hearth & Home’s national magazine special issue, “The Outdoor Room,” which highlighted a beautiful multilevel outdoor living space ON THE COVER: DPG Design is owned and operated by husband and wife team Dave and Susie Garcia. The experienced couple provides full landscape-design services in East County and beyond.

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they designed and created. From a pool with a spa and waterfall to hardwood decking with a cable rail, Italian porcelain pavers and a sheltered entertaining cabana that houses an outdoor kitchen and bathroom, the outdoor paradise is fit for royalty.

Susie Garcia has some tips on outdoor trends and how to create the perfect outdoor living space.

“Fall is a great time to update your outdoor living area and have it ready for the winter holidays,” said Susie. “It is also a fabulous time to give your house a facelift with a new paver driveway, ready in time for the new year.”

According to Garcia, firepits and outdoor kitchens are skyrocketing in popularity this season.

“Outdoor kitchens are great for when you’re hosting parties and other social events, because it’s right in the middle of all of the action,” said Susie. “Firepits are perfect for those chilly evenings and create another cozy gathering place in an outdoor entertainment area.”

Another hot trend in outdoor landscaping is porcelain pavers, which can be installed for walkways, patios and even around a pool.

“There are different finishes available including a natural stone, marbled and even a wood-grain finish,” said Susie.

Plank pavers are also trending, which

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Many of our town residents (are) now really becoming expert suburban farmers. For many Discovery Bay residents, this community garden is their pride and joy.

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The community garden in Discovery Bay is enjoying a resurgence among residents. Plots are still available for fall plantings.

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what we use and what seems to work. I enjoy taking my granddaughter over there to help her understand how vegetables grow and how you have to take care of them and water them.”

The town will begin leasing beds for the 2019 season soon. Those wishing to secure a plot should contact the Discovery Bay Community Center at 925-392-4575.

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“I enjoy the community garden,” Prow said. “I have two plots. I grow vegetables and some flowers. I’m a novice gardener, and this is my second year at this community garden. The plots are good, and everyone there is very friendly and helpful. We help each other out and give each other tips on what we are growing,

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to see an underutilized garden area at the Discovery Bay Community Center come back to life,” Kaiser said. “Many of our town residents (are) now really becoming expert suburban farmers. For many Discovery Bay residents, this community garden is their pride and joy.”

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Originally built in 2013 as part of an Earth Day event, the 30-bed garden failed to generate enough interest to keep it going. Water restrictions during the drought also took their toll. But last year, Mac Kaiser, recreation programs supervisor, took steps to infuse new life into the garden, and things are coming up roses for the plots.

“The Town of Discovery Bay community garden is nearing the end of its second successful year of operations since originally being built and utilized in approximately (2013),” Kaiser said. “For several years after that first season of use, the garden lay unused, forgotten and overgrown until being rediscovered by town staff under six feet of weeds.”

Last spring, Kaiser and other members of the town staff reached out to the community for help with the heavy lifting and began clearing out the beds in preparation for residents to lease them. Of the 30 beds, 23 were leased by residents.

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Lavender and deep blue Analogous colors are three colors that sit side-by-side on the color wheel and share a common denominator in terms of shade. Lavender, blue and an orchid pink are examples of such hues. This cool, regal combination can add femininity to a bedroom or even drama to another space in the house. If painting the walls dark blue or lavender seems scary, opt for a neutral shade on walls and then dress up the space with inky and violet accents.

Turquoise and brick red Enhance the ‘wow’ factor with these bold colors. Although they are striking when they work together, they also can

Solar from page 9B Ed Cotas owns Synergy 768 Inc., another solar company in Brentwood. Cotas also said that many of the homeowners he works with are purchasing backup battery systems.

These systems enable solar customers to bottle extra energy and release it during peak hours and during times when there is no incoming solar power. He added that another trend is the shift toward larger panels.

impart a soothing feel, particularly since they are often inspired by Asian influences.

Feature a light turquoise sofa with red throw pillows. Or dress up meals with a red tablecloth on the dining table and turquoise, white and red patterned place mats.

Gray and yellow Yellow is a pick-me-up color any time of the year, but when combined with a gray, it’s toned down to be soothing instead of startling. This color combination is popular in kitchens, nurseries and entryways. Have fun in the kitchen with mottled gray stone countertops, pale yellow walls and canary café curtains.

Color can affect mood and transform spaces with just a small investment of time and money. Homeowners can experiment with color palettes so rooms remain vibrant all year long.

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Should I stay, or should I sell?

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mortgage payment. Many are looking at working far into what would have been their retirement years. Also impacted by the 2008 economic debacle, as well as the access to easy, low cost credit, Baby Boomers often say, “I am going to be working till I die” and that could be true.

Should I stay here in my house? Should I sell and move? If I move, where do I

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The bottom line is that home equity cannot be put on a shelf to admire. It has to become part of the ongoing retirement funding conversation.

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Reverse mortgages are booming worldwide. In Canada, the industry is growing by leaps and bounds. The leading provider, HomeEquity Bank, saw volume grow 40% and their reverse mortgage product provides much lower proceeds than the FHA insured reverse mortgage.

Research certainly supports the notion that most people would like to stay in their homes. The senior advocacy group’s 2018 Home and Community Preferences survey shows that 80% of adults aged 50 and older would prefer to age in place. People want to stay close to friends, family, amenities they are comfortable with, stores they know and like, and most of all their doctors and medical facilities.

Our government is beginning to look at reverse mortgages as a part of public policy. Many of the changes to the program over the last several years indicate this change in philosophy.

We currently have two generations in retirement. The Silent Generation, also known as Traditionalist, and the Baby Boomers.

The Silent Generation, which has come to be known as the most highly educated, healthiest, and wealthiest generation, is the first generation to “enjoy” retirement.

They are living long enough to have many years after leaving work to enjoy travel, family, and hobbies. Their parents often had just a few years between retirement and passing.

The Silent Generation grew up during a time of economic uncertainty. Because of this they became known for their frugal approach to money. They are known to avoid waste at all costs. There were no modern luxuries.

There was family and friends - a sense of belonging. They are known for appreciating the simplicities in life.

They are also known for discipline, determination, and hard work. Because of their struggles growing up they developed a driving desire to achieve financial security.

Hard work, nose to the grindstone, frugal spending, and a propensity for saving, this generation has become the wealthiest.

With the medical advances over the last 50+ years, they have also become the healthiest.

Between health, wealth, and education, this cohort is the first to have the opportunity to really decide how they want to spend their retirement years. It is a gift and they are the first generation to receive this gift.

And then we have Baby Boomers. Baby boomers are coming into retirement at a rate of 10,000 per day. There are 76,000,000 of them, me being one. Baby boomers grew up during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

The 50’s were the years of breaking the molds. Think Elvis, Bye Bye Birdie, Jack Kerovac, and Allen Ginsberg.

These were the years of contravention. They no longer wanted to be constrained by the social norms of their elders.

In the 1960’s we experienced the social revolution like none we had seen in history. The motto was drugs, sex, and rock and roll. There was Woodstock, and HaightAshbury, the Mamas and the Poppas and the Beach Boys. Kids were traveling all over the country, en-masse, to experience this exciting new revolution. Then came 1967 and the Summer of Love. The culmination of the social phenomenon where over 100,000 disaffected youth converged on San Francisco to celebrate peace and free love.

As the Vietnam war began to wind down, and eventually ended in 1975, the hippie movement began to fade out but there was a new order in the world. People

It used to be that home equity was sacred and never to be touched.

It is a new world. Home Equity is on the table!

Beth Miller-Rowe has been in the mortgage industry for 36 years specializing in reverse mortgages for the past 10 years. Beth has degrees in economics and business administration. realized they didn’t have to conform or to acquiesce to societal norms.

Then came the 80’s and 90’s. The years of money, success, and excess. It was a time of accumulation of wealth of any and all kinds. They were also years of easy access to low cost credit. Whether it was home loans, car loans, or credit cards, just about everyone qualified.

So here we have baby boomers. A unique group of rebels. And we have the Silent Generation. A unique group of traditionalists. Interesting to have these two contradictory generations experiencing retirement at the same time.

The contrast, as relates to aging in place, is a stark one.

The Traditionalists often own their home outright, with no mortgage. The goal was to ‘be free of a mortgage’ no matter what it took to get there, and no matter what it takes to stay there.

The Baby Boomers are coming into retirement with large mortgages, sometimes two or three mortgages. They often have other debt, be it cars, or credit cards.

Both generations have nested. They love their homes.

They are comfortable in their neighborhoods. They have friends and family close by. They know where the local meat market is, and they know all the aisles in Safeway.

A reverse mortgage may give you exactly the edge you are looking for to be able to live more comfortably, feel more secure, and have a little freedom to enjoy.

With the changes that HUD made last year a reverse mortgage allows you access to some of your equity today and preserves more of your equity for tomorrow.

Call me today. I will meet with you in the comfort of your home, face to face, at your kitchen table. We will explore what you hope a reverse mortgage can do for you.

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The idea of using a reverse mortgage as a means of aging in place is gaining acceptance among all walks of life.

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Fall is a great time to put in new trees and shrubs. The weather has cooled and winter brings lots of rain, giving new plants life and savings on your water bill.

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Morgan’s Home and Garden Center in Antioch, said September and October can be great months for planting.

“Trees will be a little stressed at first, but the cooler fall and winter weather is great for them,” Mackey explained. “Large shrubs are good to plant right now, if you want to bulk up a hedge or something like that.”

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Fall from page 12B planning your winter garden. Winter vegetables and lettuces like broccoli, carrots and romaine can be started indoors in the fall and then moved outside once the weather has been consistently cool.

“When you start your plants inside, make sure you have a lot of indirect light, not sunlight,” Mackey advised.

“You want indirect light, so you don’t scorch your plants, and remember the best tool you have is your hands. They will tell you if your soil is too wet. If things feel sticky, that will tell you if you have a fungus or bugs.”

Phyllis Wilson, co-owner of Pompei Nursery, said citrus trees and roses do very well when planted in the fall.

“We recommend the end of September for planting,” Wilson said.

“But it depends on the weather. It can be hot in October. Wait until the weather is cooler, and plant in the morning or evening, not the heat of the day. Once the cold weather sets in, stop planting.”

Wilson recommends evergreens, perennials and shrubs as good other candidates for fall planting. She also highlighted the importance of caring for plants after they’ve been planted.

“It’s so important to water and fertilize properly,” she said. “There’s so much more to growing a plant than getting it in the ground. There’s a lot of problematic soil around here and clay,

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Alan Lee, owner of SunBusters in Brentwood, said that folks in the market for a shade cover or patio structure can take advantage of discounts offered during the winter.

“We have covers that open and close,” Lee suggested. “You can get a cover that opens to allow heat and sun to come in, then shut it during the summer months to get the shade and keep things cool.”

DPG from page 3B with lighting,” said Susie. “We like to use a combination of pathway lights, up lights and step lights.”

Susie prefers low-voltage LED lighting, where homeowners can use lighting kits to change the colors with their smart phones.

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According to Burns, DPG met their timeline, charged them exactly what they said they would charge and even did some extra work.

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Drafty feel in the home.

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Windows are difficult to open or close.

Homeowners may get used to the quirks of their windows, but those that are difficult to open or close may require replacement. In addition, if windows need to be propped open, it’s time to replace them.

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Plants from page 5B Westfall are pleased with the support of the community and the city.

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Jason has over 25 years of experience in the field of cannabis growth including operating medical dispensaries throughout the East Bay. In his two decades of growing, Jason has tackled a variety of problems from obtaining quality seeds to growing, harvesting and selling. Now with the state’s legalization of marijuana, the Westfalls are hopeful that interest in cultivation for health and recreational purposes will continue to grow.

“I get it – it’s not for everyone,” said Jason. “Some people don’t like coffee, some people don’t like cannabis. But it’s here, and it’s legal.”

While Delta Indoor Gardening sells only supplies for indoor gardening, including fertilizers and soils, the Westfalls are intent on sharing their knowledge with the general public. Jason said he hopes to eventually open a dispensary in East County if legislation continues to evolve and he believes local businesses will come to appreciate the commercial value of such enterprises.

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“Sure, there are still stigmas attached with the cultivation of cannabis,” said Jason. “But I think the perceptions are changing, and we hope we can help foster that change.”

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Anyone with a little determination can design a gallery wall. ♦♦ Find your muse. The first step to creating a gallery wall is to choose a theme. If floral prints are your thing or you love abstract art, build your gallery around these elements. You can even use color or frame style as the coordinating factor. ♦♦ Take your time. Some people rush into creating gallery walls, and that can be a mistake. Spend time picking out pieces and trying different combinations before you take out the hammer and hardware. The mix should be captivating and look like it was a curated collection. Some pieces can be high-end, while others may be picked up at flea markets or even be your own artwork or photography.

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Then build the gallery out from around that focal point. There are many patterns that can be built into the gallery, from spiral to centered to reflection designs. ♦♦ Create a template. Lay the gallery design on the floor and cut newspapers or other paper to the size of each piece. Use masking tape to position these guides on the wall, trying a few arrangements until you are happy with the finished product.

Then replace the paper with the artwork. ♦♦ Hang items with precision. Don’t skimp on technique. Use a ruler, level and the right tools. This ensures pieces are straight and in line with others.

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any homeowners wish they had more storage space, and kitchens are one area where people

seemingly can always use more storage.

Despite a desire for more kitchen space, until recently, kitchen pantries fell out of favor. Builders and architects may have thought that close proximity to supermarkets as well as multiuse cabinets in kitchens would offset the need for pantries. But according to a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders, a kitchen pantry is the most desirable kitchen feature for buyers in the market for a new home.

According to a 2016 survey from ReportLinker, 98 percent of Americans say cooking at home is their preferred way to prepare a meal. And despite the wide array of restaurants, prepared meals and fast food options nearby, more than one-third of people cook at home daily, with nearly 50 percent cooking between three and six days a week.

In order to accommodate for spending more time in the kitchen, homeowners are directing additional attention to kitchen preparation and storage features. In fact, one recent trend in kitchen renovations is creating custom-designed pantries.

Locate the appropriate space Ideally, pantries should be in or adjacent to the kitchen, but not every home layout allows for this setup.

Some homeowners need to move storage pantries into the garage, the basement or a mud or laundry room.

Various factors should be considered before placing a pantry outside a kitchen. What is the climate? Will food spoil? Is there a possibility that vermin or insects can infiltrate the room and access food? These factors will dictate whether to have closed cabinets, airtight bins or open shelves or if other modifications must be made to the room prior to building.

In complete kitchen remodels or new constructions, walk-in pantries offer the most space and flexibility.

Choose the type of pantry Accessibility is essential in a pantry – everything should be easily reached and grabbed as needed without having to move too many things.

Ideally, foods should be arranged in a single layer so that all items can be viewed at a glance. Shelves of various depths and heights can accommodate items of different sizes. Adjustable shelves are ideal because they can be modified as foods change. Sliding drawers can improve reach in cabinets.

In smaller spaces, French-door style, reach-in cabinets are convenient and flexible. In complete kitchen remodels or new constructions, walk-in pantries offer the most space and flexibility.

Must-have features Pantries serve different functions in different homes. For the bulk shopper, a pantry with plenty of room for large items will be needed.

Lighting can be beneficial in all pantries. Lights can improve visibility when trying to locate items. Others prefer an outlet for charging hand-held vacuums or other small appliances. Counter space in the pantry enables homeowners to unload groceries directly onto pantry shelves.

For pantries located outside of the kitchen, built-in freezers can maximize storage possibilities, especially for those who freeze after bulk shopping ventures.

Pantries are popular features that homeowners can customize depending on their storage needs and the amount of time they spend in their kitchens.

– Courtesy Metro Creative

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