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CONTENTS Features abodes: modern 6 Awe-inspiring home design concepts to know before starting 12 What construction in Wadena best trees and shrubs for 14 The West Central Minnesota 20 Container gardening the ‘tulip’ of 24 Asparagus: vegetables of the land’: the idea 26 ‘Designs behind landscape architecture Fun and unique DIY projects 30 Designers: not just for 36 Interior the rich and famous The pace is picking up: 42 a number of homes are now on the market, and mortgage rates remain low

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Perham architect shares some modern home design concepts and popular features

W

ant to know what’s hot in home design right now?

Look no further than any one of the multiple properties that Kelli Wegscheid is working on.

As the owner of Harmonious Architecture, LLC, of Perham, Wegscheid typically has several remodeling or new home construction projects going on at once throughout the year. Drive around

any one of the area’s many lakes, and you’re likely to see one or two of them.

Her clients are families, professionals, retirees... all with one thing in common – they’re realizing their dream.

Her projects are impressive; custom designed with thoughtful attention to every detail, and built with the highestquality materials.

Take the Trite family home, for example. Built in 2014, this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Long Lake home near Vergas is a 4,100-square-feet stunner, packed with

personal touches and boasting breathtaking views of the lake.

Like many of the homes Wegscheid has worked on, it has an open floor plan, spacious kitchen, luxurious master suite and outdoor entertaining space.

It’s full of unique features, such as a floor-to-ceiling mortarless stacked stone fireplace and reclaimed wood accents.

Large windows offer a panoramic view of the lake from the main floor, and the color scheme favors “warm grays,” according to Wegscheid.

Submitted photos Opposite: The ceiling in this room is made of reclaimed wood – a favorite accent throughout the home that adds a unique charm. The use of reclaimed wood for mantels, stair railings, accent walls and the like is becoming a popular trend, Kelli Wegscheid said.

Top: Kelli Wegscheid helped Darin and Jodie Trite design this stunner of a home on Long Lake near Vergas. The Cape Cod/Colonial style home has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and tons of unique features.

Left: The home’s custom-designed kitchen is large, open, and has two islands. Spacious kitchens are frequently requested by homeowners who are building or remodeling, according to Wegscheid.

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The overall effect is “cozy” and “inviting,” she said, recalling words used by a number of people who viewed the home during Perham’s Holiday Tour of Homes this past year. Wegscheid was the greeter at the home for that event.

“Everyone commented on how warm and cozy it was,” she said. “And they loved the layout, with all the windows to the lake.”

They also loved some of the little touches that make the home a modern trend-setter: Woodgrained ceramic tile in the bathrooms create a “warm and cozy” feel, “like a sauna,” Wegscheid said. And sliding barn doors add charm and save space. Rustic wood accents, made from actual reclaimed old wood, give the home added character.

“It was just something different that we wanted to try,” said Darin Trite of the reclaimed wood, some of which came from a barn in Otter Tail County. “It turned out for the best. I really like it.”

For the Trites, the design and build process took about a year and a half, and they did a lot of the work themselves. Darin had built new homes before; he acted as the general contractor on this project.

“I took her (Wegscheid) a general design plan and she put it into a workable format,” he said. “It turned out great.”

Like many of Wegscheid’s clients, the Trites started with a bare piece of property. They visited the lakeside site with Wegscheid, who helped them determine how and where to position the home and garage they planned to erect, while staying in line with shoreline and building code rules and regulations.

From there, they fine-tuned the details of their needs, wants and budget to finalize a floor plan and then create a blueprint for construction. Building began shortly after that. Wegscheid saw them through the whole process, from beginning to end.

“Kelli was great,” said Darin of working with Wegscheid. In the end, the home “turned out even better than I thought it was going to.”

He said his favorite feature of the home is the “very spacious” kitchen, which has a double island.

“When you’re entertaining, it seems like everybody ends up in the kitchen area,” he said.

“That’s why I put in a bigger kitchen.”

The finished home was a dream come true for the Trites – a dream that comes true every year for dozens of people in the area who work with Wegscheid to complete their new homes or home remodeling projects.

Wegscheid works on about 50 projects a year, around 20 of those new builds while the rest are remodels or other smaller jobs.

Top: This floor-to-ceiling mortarless stacked stone fireplace is a gorgeous central feature on the main level.

Bottom: Homeowner Jodie Trite went all-out on Christmas decorations this past year, with a real tree and plenty of extras. People who visited the home during the Holiday Home Tour commented on how “cozy and inviting” it felt.

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Main floor laundry areas that double as extra kitchen space are a favorite feature of many new home owners. The extra storage and counter prep space come in handy, Kelli Wegscheid said, especially during large family gatherings.

Ceramic tiles with a wood grain look give bathrooms a warm feel, Wegscheid said, and more and more homeowners are choosing to use them.

Sliding barn doors, like this one add character and save space.

WHAT’S HOT IN HOME DESIGN Main level living: Large, open spaces with a main floor master suite and laundry room are frequently requested by homeowners looking to build or remodel, according to Kelli Wegscheid of Harmonious Architecture. Open sight lines through the kitchen, dining and living room areas, with lots of natural light, are desirable. This kind of design is comfortable for smaller groups while also accommodating to larger family gatherings. Upstairs or downstairs areas can be closed off when not in use.

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Large kitchens: Large enough for people to spend time socializing there while meals are being cooked, so the cooks don’t get left out of conversation. They usually feature one or more islands, professional-level appliances, big farm-style sinks and high-end tile backsplashes.

Rustic wood accents: Old wood that is reclaimed, or new wood that’s made to look reclaimed, is now more commonly being used for things like fireplace mantels, stair railings, smaller walls and beams, Wegscheid said, “as an accent; not overbearing.”

Bonus rooms: Often located above a garage, these rooms are large, cozy and relatively inexpensive to maintain. They can be used for a variety of purposes, such as a game room, in-home movie theatre, bunk room or storage area.

Split bathrooms: Bathrooms with separate toilet and shower areas allow more than one person to use the facilities at a time, improving the function of the room.

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Outdoor spaces: People who live on lakes or in scenic areas, especially, want places to entertain outside. Outdoor living spaces, such as kitchens and dining areas, are growing in popularity, as are things like large patios and built-in fire pits.

Barn doors: These are “a big deal” right now, according to Wegscheid. They add charm and character, while saving space with their sliding style.

Laundry rooms off the kitchen: Larger laundry rooms that can double as a butler’s pantry offer extra storage space where it’s usually most needed, as well as additional counter space for meal preparation during larger family gatherings.

Free-standing bathtubs: They look sleek and offer bath-lovers a nice deep soak.

Free-standing bathtubs are popular for their sleek look and soaker-style depth.

Wood-grained ceramic tile: In bathrooms, which can easily feel cold, they add a warm, decorative touch.

Gray tones: Warm grays, not cool, are the current trend for wall colors.

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Spring is in the air, and that means construction season is here.

Wadena Development Authority Director Dean Uselman reported in early spring that people were already coming in for building permits for decks, fences and other small improvement projects.

Building permits are required for these projects, and depending on the project it might need special approval from the Planning and Zoning board.

For 2016, building permit fees increased for some construction projects. A new residential dwelling is $165, an addition over $25,000 is $100, an addition under $25,000 is $75, a garage or utility building (unattached) is $75, a storage shed under 200 square feet is $50, decks are $50 and fences are $100.

A penalty of $200 will be charged if construction starts before a permit is purchased.

Signs on the edge of town advertise tax-free residential lots available in Wadena. These lots are located in the southwest section of town, where an EF-4 tornado tore through Wadena in 2010, ripping up homes.

This is the second full construction season after the Wadena City Council, Wadena-Deer Creek School Board and Wadena County Board passed the full 10-year tax break on improvements to the 29 eligible lots.

A few lots have been purchased, including a three-unit senior housing complex that was completed last year.

Remaining lots are waiting for development.

The abatement is available for residences valued at $75,000 or greater that have been or are built in 2014, 2015 or 2016. It allows for multi-family housing up to four units. Construction must be completed within 12 months from the date of permit.

The total tax break over 10 years for a $150,000 home would be $20,834 ($2,083 per year). The city, county and school districts would begin keeping the property taxes after 10 years, adding to the local tax base.

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THE BEST TREES AND SHRUBS for

West Central Minnesota

“T

he best trees and shrubs for West Central Minnesota” — I know that sounds like it might be a pretty exclusive list. Why not just say Minnesota?

The truth is that we are located in a narrow band on the United States Department of Agriculture’s zone map that represents the coldest part of the United States, Zone 3. Temperatures can range from -30 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. By contrast, both Fargo and Minneapolis are in Zone 4. What grows there will not necessarily grow in Zone 3.

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for years, only to be killed outright the first time the temperature hits 40 below.

Even during this past winter, which was mild in comparison with others I’ve known, there was a brief period of time where the temperatures plummeted into that range. For that reason, you want to select trees and shrubs that are listed as hardy in Zone 3.

The American Arbor Day Foundation lists its 30 most popular trees for Zone 3 online at www.arborday.org. While not all the Foundation’s selections are flowering trees, many still provide color in their leaves or seeds. To these I would also add Princess Kay flowering plum and the Japanese Tree Lilac, both of which have been grown successfully in Perham.

The ones I’m going to talk about in this article are not only listed as hardy in Zone 3, they have been tested in my own yard for more than 30 years.

TREES Princess Kay Flowering Plum (Prunus nigra) is a double flowered selection of the Canadian wild plum that was discovered in the wild in Itasca County, Minn. It is hardy in Zone 3 but is an early bloomer, and once in a great while the blossoms can get nipped by frost. The lifespan of this tree is estimated at about 15-20 years. I had two of them in my yard for more than 20 years. It makes a great specimen tree in the lawn. The blossoms are bright white, and during their peak they are so bright they seem to glow at night. The blossoms gradually fade to a light pink.

At maturity the tree will grow to 10-15 feet. Princess Kay is tolerant of a wide range of climatic conditions and soil types but good drainage is essential.

The Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) was first introduced in this country in 1876 but it is still relatively

unknown. I first discovered it when looking for trees that could be planted under power lines. The tree lilac is unique in that it blooms much later than other lilacs. In my yard it blooms around the 4th of July. The large panicles of white flowers almost look like fireworks themselves. The tree grows from 20 to 30 feet tall, is hardy from Zone 3 to Zone 7 and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.

For me, the queens of flowering trees are the flowering crabapples (Malus). The trees that line the south entrance to Perham are a variety of flowering crabapple called Red Splendor. Deep pink blossoms cover the trees in late spring and for a brief few days the look is absolutely radiant. This variety is a perfect choice for planting near sidewalks or driveways because it usually holds its fruit on the tree all winter. This is a good thing for three reasons: It doesn’t litter the sidewalk or driveway; it provides some color in a bleak winter landscape; and in the spring the returning robins and cedar waxwings have something to eat.

If you have ever noticed flocks of birds covering the trees along Highway 78 in early spring, that is what is happening.

The birds, desperately hungry for food after their long flights, can strip a tree of fruit in a short time.

Red Splendor flowering crabapples will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. This makes them suitable for planting under power lines and in boulevards. They grow at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. Crabapples should be grown in full sunlight. They prefer

to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out, but are not particular about soil type or pH. Crabapples are also highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.

Another crabapple I’ve grown successfully for years is Thunderchild, a tree with dark purple leaves and bright pink flowers. This variety does not hold its fruit, which isn’t a drawback it you plant it in a lawn or shrub border.

Unfortunately, I planted mine next to the driveway and each year, beginning in late summer, the fruit litters the pavement, attracting lots of bees and a pair of mourning doves. However, I’d move the driveway before I’d get rid of the tree. It is gorgeous in spring.

Underplanted with yellow pansies, it looks great all summer long.

A number of varieties of crabapples have been developed, so you have a wide range of size, shape and color to choose from. Some are more disease resistant than others. If crabapples have any drawbacks at all it would be that their bloom time can be so short, especially if the weather turns warm. But you can be confident that they will be back in bloom next year, and the next, and the next.

Once any of these selected trees are well established in your yard there really isn’t much you need to do – just properly trim any branches that get broken by wind or mechanical damage so that they don’t become a site for infection. The trees aren’t usually bothered by insects. To be more specific, in my 30 year growing experience, I’ve never seen any insect infestations. That doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen.

American Arbor Day Foundation’s 30 favorite trees for Zone 3 • American Arborvitae • Colorado Blue Spruce • Norway Spruce • Eastern White Pine • Bar Harbor Juniper • Canadian Hemlock • Hybrid Poplar • Sugar Maple • Red Maple • Paper Birch • White Spruce • Quaking Aspen • Scots Pine • Thornless Honeylocust • Prairiefire Flowering Crabapple • Purpleleaf Sand Cherry • Northern Red Oak • Silver Maple • Eastern Redcedar • Youngstown Juniper • Lodi Apple • American Mountainash • Hackberry • Butternut • Bur Oak • Early Harvest Apple • Kentucky Coffeetree • White Oak • Ponderosa Pine • Arrowwood Viburnum

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SHRUBS Shrubs are another way to provide longlasting beauty in your yard. By selecting ones with different bloom times it is possible to have shrubs provide color all season long with a fraction of the care required for annuals or perennials.

Since they are usually lifetime fixtures, select them carefully, with consideration for the size they are likely to attain at maturity. Catalog illustrations are often misleading. The best way to make the best selection is to see them growing in area gardens or nurseries. A visit to a botanic garden or arboretum will pay off in the long run. Here are a few of my favorites.

Rhododendron is the genus name for both rhododendrons and azaleas. In the upper Midwest, azalea refers to the deciduous members of the genus rhododendron and rhododendron refers to those that hold their leaves through the winter. The original hybridization work on this hardy variety was started in the late 1930s by Massachusetts nurserymen Edmund Mezitt and his father, Peter J. Mezitt, whose initials became the name for the group.

Rhododendrons and azaleas did not achieve widespread distribution in Minnesota until the 1980s, when they began work at the University of Minnesota propagating them through tissue culture. The ones in my yard started life as test-tube babies and have done beautifully in my yard for nearly 30 years.

Through the years, I have grown several hardy azaleas of the “Lights” series. “Rosy Lights,” with bright pink flowers, blooms vigorously each year in my yard. “Orchid Lights,” with pale lavender flowers, bloomed for many years until it became overshadowed by the PJM rhododendron. A lesson learned: plant shrubs as far apart as the experts recommend.

Although nearly commonplace in Zone 4 landscapes today, they are considered risky in Zone 4. After growing them for almost three decades, I think I know why. Azaleas and rhododendrons are shallow rooted. If the soil around their roots thaws and re-freezes, they can be literally heaved out of the ground. Since freezing and thawing is a common occurrence in Minnesota, you need to find a spot where that won’t happen.

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Above: Pink Honeysuckle, outside a home in Perham.

the tops of the plants get light in the very early morning and again in the late afternoon, which seems to be enough for the plants to bloom vigorously each year.

Mine bloom in late May or early June, depending on the season.

The other thing that contributes to the success of growing these shrubs is special care in their early years. They are acid-loving plants; they should be heavily mulched when young and fed each year after they bloom with an acid soil fertilizer, available at most nurseries. After 10 or 15 years, they will be large enough to have developed their own little micro-environment and won’t need as much attention.

To be honest, I should admit that I have planted a number of azaleas in

Planting trees and shrubs in spring Dig a big hole, three times deeper and wider than the root ball. Fill the bottom of the hole with compost or good topsoil. Plant the tree or shrub at the same level it was growing in the nursery. Fill gradually, making sure the soil is tamped down around the roots before adding more. Make a little depression around the top to hold the water.

Water thoroughly two to three times a week during the first growing season. Water once a week during the second. After that, water as needed.

To protect trees in winter, wrap their trunks in aluminum foil. Put wire cages around very small trees or shrubs. If deer are a problem, protect with larger cages.

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Left: Azalea ‘Rosy Lights.’ Right: A rhododendron.

other locations where they did not do so well. I’ve tried planting some on the north side of buildings, but without enough sun they didn’t bloom much.

I’ve planted them in the open but even with heavy mulch, sooner or later there would be a winter when they didn’t make it. I think it’s the combination of adequate sun with protection for their roots that have made the ones I planted 30 years ago a success.

A shrub which anyone can grow successfully is the French or Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris). These are so hardy that one often sees them grown as windbreaks around farm properties.

Nonetheless, lilacs are quite beautiful and available in many colors besides lilac and white.

Lilac can reach 8 to 15 feet at maturity. If you are looking for a shorter variety, consider the Korean lilac, “Miss Kim.” While it’s true it won’t grow much over 6 feet, it will make up for that in girth. I still like it because it blooms a little later, although it doesn’t have quite the same fragrance I associate with lilacs. I inherited the common 18

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lilacs in my yard, so I have no idea how old they are. They were at full height then and they still bloom vigorously each year.

If they have any disadvantages it is that they are susceptible to powdery mildew, which can occur when temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees and the humidity is high. The best prevention is to allow good air circulation around the plants. Powdery mildew, although unsightly, is seldom fatal.

Another shrub I’ve grown successfully, through no effort of mine, is the pink Honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica).

Although the USDA lists it as hardy to zone 4, I have one by my house that is at least 30 years old. It is widely recommended as a fast growing shrub for use as a hedge. It is listed as growing to 12 feet, but mine is at least that high if not higher. It has small pink blossoms in May that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. After flowering, it forms small red berries, which the birds love.

One year there was a serious infestation of black aphids. I washed them off with a hard spray of water as often

as I could. The honeysuckle may have survived without my help, but unlike the more common green aphids, black aphids look ugly. Needless to say, I was happy to see the ladybug population increase the following year, which pretty much took care of the problem.

Spireas are also an easy shrub to grow and there are dozens of varieties to choose from. They provide color in late spring and early summer.

Forsythias are early bloomers, with bright yellow blossoms that sometimes suffer winter kill if there is not much snow cover.

But my personal favorite shrub is a double flowering plum (Prunus triloba). It is one of the first shrubs to bloom in May, with large pink flowers that cover the stems before the leaves emerge. Mine has grown successfully since I moved here in 1984. Like the aforementioned Thunderchild crabapple tree, I planted it too close to the driveway and have been forced to have it pruned occasionally ever since. I’m seriously thinking about moving the driveway.

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The University of Minnesota Extension offers tips on container gardening.

Moisture-loving plants can stand in water.

These plants include bacopa, peace lily and cannas, for example. Plastic pots are good for these plants.

However, most plants cannot stand in water and need oxygen as much as moisture.

These plants should be double potted or planted in containers that have several drainage holes.

Plants that love being dry require drainage, and the best pots include terra cotta or clay.

The terra cotta or clay pot is a classic choice and is good for plant root growth. They are heavy and dry out quickly. They also provide good air and oxygen exchange.

A traditional container mix will include one part garden soil, one part peat moss and one part sand. The peat moss should be soaked first in a bucket. New soil should be used each year.

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The south side of the Beyer home has assorted dahlias blooming and also has potted plants to fill in where needed.

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She also follows the “thrill, spill and fill” rule that Beyer follows, but also shows how a single plant can be used in a container garden.

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BY DEBBIE IRMEN

Asparagus

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sparagus could be considered the “tulip” of the vegetable variety, as it is the first plant to poke through the soil each spring.

And it is the first one gardeners enjoy with an early harvest, according to local Master Gardener Carolyn Reynolds. This year, it may pop up even earlier than usual.

Typically, asparagus can be harvested in late May and through June. But at press time in March, she said this year may be an exception.

“If April stays warm, it could be the first part of May,” Reynolds said.

Reynolds grew up in Perham, left for 30 years and returned to the area in 1999. She is a nurse by vocation, working 30 years with the Minnesota Veterans Administration.

When she came back, she worked another 10 years at Perham Health and another year at Stepping Stones, a rehabilitation facility.

Upon her return, she had been a Master Gardener for about nine years after taking the 50-hour course at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities.

She keeps her knowledge sharp, taking part in about 10 hours of continuing education every year. She also provides 25 hours of community service.

“I’ve retired three times,” she said.

“I’m playing with plants now.”

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leaves and put down compost or fertilizer, she said, or those early spears could be damaged.

“Normally, you would wait until spring to clean up asparagus beds,” she said, adding that if plants are diseased or there is an insect problem, the beds should be cleaned in the fall so the young plants won’t be affected in the spring.

Though disease and insect infestations are rare in Minnesota, asparagus can be affected. If these problems occur, it’s best to remove the plants and burn them, in the case of disease, to kill the spores and prevent them from spreading.

“Burn the plot and start another bed in another spot,” she said.

Bugs can be removed by hand or an insecticidal soap, but be sure to wash spears well before eating.

A good mix of fertilizer is a 10-10-10 mix, she said, meaning a balance of nitrogen for top growth and flowers, potassium for root development, and phosphorus. In first couple of growing years, she recommends adding compost or fertilizer several times during the growing season.

After plants are established, add fertilizer or compost after harvest.

In gardening, whether flower or vegetable, it’s important to start with good soil conditions, she said.

It’s best to plant one-year-old crowns. Asparagus tends to germinate better in a greenhouse environment, and while gardeners may have some growth if they let the plants self-seed, “you really don’t get many survivors,” she said.

When planting the vegetable, keep in mind they like a sunny place, and

would do well in a raised garden. They won’t grow in acidic soil like that found around pine trees, Reynolds said.

She also said it’s important to plant both male and female plants. Female plants produce berries as well as larger plants, while the male produces a greater number of smaller spears.

Asparagus is a perennial plant that requires a winter freeze to allow it a resting period.

When planting, keep 12 to 18 inches between the rows and create a furrow, or trench, and put the crowns on the top of a small mound about 8 to 10 inches in the soil. Deeper planting helps guard against freezing from the light, early frosts common in the spring. Spread the roots out around the hill and cover with 2 to 3 inches of soil.

As the shoots appear, continue to add soil to fill in the furrow until it reaches the level of the ground by the end of the growing season.

“This allows the plant to establish a really good root system,” she said.

Allow the asparagus plant to grow for three years before harvesting: it takes that long to develop and establish the root system and to have a good crop, Reynolds said.

Eliminate any perennial weeds before planting crowns and then control with shallow cultivation and 3 to 4 inches of mulch on top of the beds.

Harvest can take place from May through June, but not after July 1, Reynolds said, and because the plants grow fast, should be done every day or two.

“It’s really important not to harvest after the end of June,” she said, “to allow the plant to grow and revitalize its root system.”

To harvest, break the plant at the soil line rather than use a knife, to prevent damage to surrounding plants, Reynolds said.

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BY KELSEE NEWTON

‘Designs of

THE LAND’ Dent man’s natural affinity for the environment inspires long career in landscape architecture

C

raig Johnson has always been curious about plants, trees and the environment.

As a boy, he sometimes applied this curiosity to his own family’s yard, and not always with the intended result – once, he accidentally transplanted noxious weeds into the front yard, much to his father’s chagrin. But he learned from his mistakes, and he never wanted to stop learning more.

In college, he took classes on plants and landscaping, and, eventually, he chose landscape architecture as his career path.

“It (the environment) was an early childhood interest,” Johnson says. “And I loved art and loved to draw.”

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and utilized all those loves. He had found his niche.

Today, many years and many successful projects later, Johnson is considered an expert in the field. His work can be found all over the Lakes Area, and he’s shared his knowledge as a college educator as well as at area landscaping and gardening events such as Horticulture Day in Perham.

‘An architect of the land’ As Johnson describes it, landscape architecture is focused on “how to get the mess put back together,” so the land can be restored and sustained.

Landscape architects can determine which sites are fit to be built on or redone, and which should be left alone.

When they do work on a site, “we don’t destroy the landscape in the

process – we keep all the functions in place,” he explains.

They “get to know the plants, where they grow, how they grow, and get to know the soils... That’s the ecology part of what’s so important.”

Landscape architects adhere to the idea that, ‘an architect of the land creates designs of the land.’

Lands that Johnson has designed can be found all over the Lakes Area.

Visitors to the Tamarack National Wildlife Refuge near Detroit Lakes, for example, have seen Johnson’s work at the refuge’s new education center. He also helped restore the land around the M-State campus in Wadena after a tornado devastated the city in 2010.

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tree plantings and more. It’s been a two-year project, he says, with most of the construction completed this past fall and the plantings taking place this spring. (Tip: the best time to plant is in the early spring or late fall, according to Johnson; that way, the plants don’t get stressed from heat, and they tend to get more moisture.)

At home on Big McDonald Lake in Dent, Johnson and his wife, Judy, have designed their own land to be colorful and to attract birds, butterflies and bees. They’ve worked to restore their property to a more natural state, paying special attention to the trees, shrubs and shoreline. They’ve also planted gardens to attract pollinators, adding things like “woody roses for color.”

“We should read the landscape and let it tell us what makes sense,” he says.

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‘Take care of this place’ Johnson is a firm believer in connecting with nature and caring for the planet. He fears that there is a big disconnect between people and the earth, especially kids.

One of his college students, later leading a class of her own, did an activity with her class that proved Johnson’s fear right: She asked her students to name at least 10 plants. Not one of the 25 students could give her a single plant name. But when she asked them to name 10 video games, the list easily went well beyond 10.

Caring for the earth “is our responsibility, and that goes back 2,000 years,” Johnson says. “Somebody said, ‘take care of this place,’ and to the extent we neglect that call, we neglect that at our own peril.”

Johnson suggests that people inform themselves and reconnect with nature by taking horticulture classes, going online or picking up a book from their local library or book store – on any topic having to do with the environment, landscaping or gardening.

He also encourages people to join gardening groups and clubs, like the Master Gardeners or Lady Slipper Garden Club in Perham, or to attend events like Horticulture Day. Over the years, he has shared his message with thousands of students and colleagues as a professor at Utah State University, where he has taught landscape architecture and environmental planning for 42 years. He plans to retire from landscape architecture this summer.

Above: A wintry prairie on the Johnson property, on Big McDonald Lake in Dent. Left: A drawing of the Johnson home before they landscaped, and then what it was expected to look like after.

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Submitted photos Nikki Jahnke found this cabinet (right) but wanted to change the finish, so she used chalk paint. The cabinet now has a distressed look after a chalky paint was used along with sandpaper (above).

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Nikki Jahnke, who lives north of Verndale, has completed several DIY projects in her home.

“In a few cases there was something specific I wanted, but when I looked for it I couldn’t find it or it was crazy expensive,” she said.

Nikki and her husband, Randy, purchased an old farmhouse that was

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An example of a project she came up with was a headboard for the bed.

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Top: Because of angled walls, Nikki had to be creative when thinking of how to make a headboard. Three boards created a simple yet stylish look.

Right: The porch area features several DIY projects and comes together with a rustic theme.

Bottom-left: A rich stain was added to the staircase to give it a darker look.

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Nikki has also had projects that didn’t turn out how she wanted. The nice thing with the kinds of DIY projects she has tackled is that she doesn’t put much money into things, so if something doesn’t turn out, it’s OK. “You just have to start over and it’s a learning experience,” she said.

Other projects Nikki has tackled on her own included finishing a staircase, framing and installing a full length mirror, refinishing a coffee table and refinishing a cabinet.

“I knew what kind of mirror I wanted, but it was so expensive when I tried to find one,” she said. “I thought, ‘I could make that.’”

She has adopted a rustic, western look for most of the projects in her home. Nikki has horses and the rustic look is a perfect fit at their country farmhouse.

Nikki found an old cabinet that she liked, but it didn’t have the finish she wanted. She had heard about chalk painting and was able to find the product at a local hardware store.

Chalk-based paint is a type of paint that can be used on furniture to create a chalky appearance. It makes the furniture look aged and can be distressed.

Nikki said it turned out well and wasn’t too difficult.

She doesn’t consider herself an experienced DIY-er, but one project lead to another and she has gained confidence.

She tells others to just try something and if it doesn’t turn out, try again. Most of the time someone won’t be out much, just time, she said.

But it’s usually fun, so she doesn’t consider it a waste of time.

Below: This coffee table was refinished and given a rustic look with horseshoe detail.

Right: Nikki made this framed full length mirror to save money. It turned out better than she could have found in the store, she said.

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iring an interior designer is a smart decision if you’ve invested a good bit of money into your home and want to be able to showcase it to look its best.

Designers truly serve a purpose for everyone, whether you have no idea where or how to begin to decorate your home, you have an idea but need help tying pieces together, or you simply haven’t the time to execute your style and desires due to your busy day to day schedule.

Toss aside the idea that interior designers are only for the rich and famous. In reality, they can actually save you a great deal of time and money.

Following are the Top 10 reasons why you might want to consider hiring an interior designer for your next big home project.

Photos courtesy of Refreshing Designs Above: From floor to ceiling, professional interior designers can handle it all. They’re trained to think outside the box, and consider both form and function to create harmonious designs.

Left: Kitchen design can really affect the resale value of a home. Hiring an interior designer to help create a pleasing space can save money in the long run, by cutting out costly DIY mistakes and substantially increasing the value of your home.

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Professional interior designers have years of experience piecing together large furnishings with smaller accents and decor to create an eye-catching overall look. This dining room table centerpiece, arranged by the designers at Refreshing Designs in Perham, adds a splash of unexpected color and shape to a dining room.

Cost savings It might sound strange that hiring someone to decorate your home can save you money since you have the additional fee of the designer. However, avoiding costly mistakes and increasing the value of your home outweigh those costs. When selling your home, interior design can help boost buyer appeal and set your home above the competition.

Professional assessment A designer can give you a professional assessment of your situation, which will lead to a solid plan of action. The order of things in a design plan is key in determining what can be repurposed or should be edited. This will not only affect the budget but help you to spend 38

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it more efficiently. A designer offers an extra set of eyes, but these eyes are trained to see and notice things that you may not.

Budgeting and planning A designer can keep you on budget and save you time and effort. A designer knows where to go for resources for everything related to your home. This will save you time researching products, brands and prices. A designer will have all this readily on hand, or will spend the time researching so that you don’t have to.

Liaison A designer will be able to build a stronger bridge between you and your architect

or contractors early on and can head off design ‘misses’ in your overall plan. This is crucial in managing time and money.

Designers are also trained to think about things that may get overlooked, so it’s important that the lighting and furnishing needs are addressed before construction. For example, if your living room sofa is floating in the middle of the room, you want to make sure you have properly placed floor outlets.

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A good designer will have the ability to turn your home into a space ready for a magazine or showcase. They know how to pair small details with larger themes to create that ‘wow’ factor.

space look more collected, unique and pulled together.

Contacts In addition to vendor resources, designers have many home improvement industry contacts. They can save homeowners time and headaches trying to identify reliable contractors, plumbers and electricians for their projects.

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relating to your space, and to see an overall picture that clients often cannot. Thinking outside the box is what designers do all day long.

Home sale A designer can potentially add a great deal to the aesthetic of your home, which in turn can increase showings and sales. This increased appeal can exponentially speed up the amount of time your home sits on the market before it is sold. The benefit here can be two-fold – a faster turn-around time and more money in your pocket

A trained eye A designer is a professional with a trained eye that can automatically tell you if there is something wrong or right with a space.

Having that immediate consult is a major advantage when making aesthetic decisions. Often times homeowners try to do it all themselves and get frustrated.

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BY DEBBIE IRMEN

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hile there are a number of homes on the market, there’s still room for more good listings, according to a couple of local real estate agents.

Good listings would include homes under $200,000, said Nick Dockter, an agent with Realty Results in Perham, and owner/broker Cal Dockter.

“There are plenty (of homes) on the market in the higher range,” he said. “But for first-time homeowners and starter homes, there are fewer options. We could always use more good listings.”

However, he added, the pace is picking up.

More homes are needed in the mid to lower price ranges, which includes those priced at $150,000 to $170,000, to create a nice even market, he said.

Potential home buyers, if they find a home they like, should get a decent deal, he said, and those looking to sell their homes could find a quick deal, as well.

“If the right property comes on the market, it would be a pretty quick sale,” Dockter said.

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He also noted there are some good offers on financing available through local banks, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and KLN Family Brands, which could allow for zero down. He advised potential home buyers to visit their banks and get prequalified for a mortgage to determine the price range they can afford. Though banks are being cautious and require a lot of paperwork, they are making sure to get the deal done right.

Once a home buyer has been prequalified and found a home, he or she may negotiate the price. Once an offer has been accepted, there are inspections, water tests and an appraisal to complete.

With title work and financing in place, and all required documentation provided, a closing date is set, papers signed and a move in day is planned, which is typically the closing date, he said.

Lori Mattfeld, mortgage banker with United Community Bank in Perham, said the process for applying for a home loan is extensive – and interest rates remain low. Lenders are willing to help families through the process.

“We offer tips and suggestions if they have credit blemishes to help them improve their credit,” she said, adding that credit is very important.

Many banks, including United Community Bank, also offer credit counseling and home-buying classes geared toward any potential home buyer, including first-time homeowners, she added.

Mattfeld stressed that an important first step for people planning a move is to get a pre-approval letter.

“It’s really important to meet with a lender before going house-hunting,” she said. “If they find a house that they love, then find out they can’t afford it, it can be heartbreaking.”

Sellers also may consider an offer from a potential buyer with preapproval over someone who doesn’t have it, she said.

For those thinking about buying a home, now is a good time to get the process started, she said. That includes gathering the required paperwork, including the last two years of tax returns, W-2s, previous two months of bank statements and a month’s worth of pay stubs.

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