Home and Garden 10/08/16

HOME & GARDEN • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016

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SUGAR PLUM FOOD & GIFT MART WINTER WATERING DON’T MISS TODAY’S

SPECIALS INSIDE!

AROUND THE HOUSE:

Keep your sprinkler system in check

BY KEN MOON, SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

YEAR ROUND GARDENING:

WinterWatering

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BY JAIME CHAPMAN, COLORADO MASTER GARDENER

all is here and the weather has been very warm this year with September temperatures in the ’70s and ’80s and the first frost date happening much later than previous years. With a lack of precipitation and warmth along the Front Range, it will be especially important to pay attention to potential winter drought and make sure to water plants during the cold season.

Colorado’s winter climate can be devastating for plant life; winds matched with a lack of snow cover can deplete soil moisture to the point that root systems cannot survive. Winter watering is key for Colorado gardens because potential lawn and garden damage can result if water is withheld during the dry periods of winter.

Long dry periods in the fall, winter and early spring can result in injury to plant root systems. The entire plant could weaken and eventually die because of root damage. Weakened plants are also more susceptible to outside influences, such as disease or insect damage. Winter drought affected plants will often resume growth as usual in the early spring, and then fail to thrive or potentially die in the late spring or summer when temperatures increase.

To ensure an adequate amount of moisture heading into the winter, give lawns, gardens and trees a thorough watering when the leaves begin to fall. Pay attention to soil moisture and

weather conditions — including wind and snow cover — from November through March. If four weeks pass with little or no snow cover, it is time to water again.

Water early in the day when the temperature is above 40 degrees and the soil is not frozen; this allows water to absorb before nightly freezing temperatures occur. Do not turn on sprinkler systems, instead use soaker hoses and portable sprinklers for approximately 30 minutes in dry zones of the lawn. Remember to disconnect and drain water hoses before storing.

Pay special attention to new growth, including herbaceous plants, recently planted trees and freshly sodded or seeded lawns. Winter drought is especially difficult on new plants and often the damage goes unnoticed until the following spring or early summer when plants lose vitality, weaken and potentially die.

Some specific plants to keep an eye on include evergreen shrubs and shallow rooted trees such as white birch, maples and lindens. Mature trees have massive root systems that can spread as wide as the height of the tree, so make sure to water the critical zone that lies beneath the drip line. It is also important to watch lawns with a south or west facing exposure, which receive more intense sunshine and dry out faster.

For any horticultural questions, visit www.ask.extension.org.

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Dear Readers: It’s time to start thinking about mothballing the sprinkler system for another season. So is it really necessary to blow KEN MOON it out with compressed air? I don’t recommend it. Why? It’s vital during dry winters to water the lawn, bushes and young trees once every three weeks or so. To avoid dragging stiff and frozen hoses all over the yard trying to water with a portable sprinkler, I like to fire up my system on those warm winter days we enjoy here in the Rockies. Modern systems, with the zone pipes configured out of that black shiny polyethylene piping, usually don’t need purging with air. This material is relatively flexible and can usually withstand freezing.

Moreover, once the system has been idle for a few days the pipes are only partially full of water anyway. Please note that older systems with hard pipes — like white PVC or galvanized steel — are another matter. These should be blown out, since they are lot more vulnerable to cold temperatures.

The manifold part of your sprinkler set-up, however, is a different story.

This is the arrangement of pipes on the outside wall — plus the plastic valves in that green box next to the house — which distributes the water into the network of zones. You need to drain these pipes each time you winterize the system. There should be a little faucet in the valve box which will let little water dribble out. A corresponding drain in the furnace room will let atmospheric pressure into the line to ensure the water leaves from that end.

And don’t forget the final step. Turn on the sprinkler clock and switch on each zone valve manually for a few seconds. That will allow some air into the pipes so they can trickle a little water into the soil through the heads and underground drains. Once that’s done, turn the clock to the OFF/RAIN position. Otherwise, the valves will overheat as they are energized over and over without any water flow.

It only takes me about two minutes to un-winterize and then re-drain my system after watering. If your winterization procedure is more complex and inconvenient than that, you might want to hire a plumber or landscaping contractor to do some re-piping.

Dear Ken: I have a ’70s house, and my front door is rubbing against the frame

again. They fixed it once already. Should I be worried?

– Pauline Many times this is not a serious issue in an older house. This settling could be caused by water intrusion due to inadequate or faulty drainage. Make sure water from the downspouts gets away quickly and that the soil is sloped down and out from the foundation. Once you improve the drainage situation, the movement should quit.

If it does continue, have a structural engineer take a look. They will make recommendations to stabilize the house, or they may agree that it’s just ordinary agerelated settling. In either case, the fixes they recommend won’t break the bank.

Dear Ken: I need to add some extra circuits to our house. We really go all out at Christmas time, and have so many lights that we’re always blowing circuits. Is this costly?

– Ed It really depends on the age of your house.

Up until about 30 years ago, our electric demands were pretty mild, compared to the all-electronic world we live in now, so we installed relatively small main panels. Check to see if there are still a few open slots left in the box for some extra circuits. If so — and the main shutoff rating is 100 amps or more — you’ll probably get by relatively cheaply, perhaps for just a few hundred dollars or so.

On the other hand, if the panel is full, you’ll need to wire in what’s known as a sub-panel, and that will probably double the cost. One other major cost contributor is access and distance. The price goes up exponentially in proportion to the distance each new circuit has to run to wherever you need more juice. So, the maxim here is keep it short.

Finally, if your house is 45 years old or more, you may have only a 60- or 70- amp service. In that case, safety concerns — along with the requirements of most homeowners insurance companies — dictate that you should upgrade it to a minimum of 100 amps as soon as you can; regardless of whether or not you add more capacity Ken Moon is a home inspector in the Pikes Peak region. His radio show airs at 9 a.m. Saturday and is carried on KRDO, AM 1240 and FM 105.5. Visit www.aroundthehouse.com

A CEILING IS NOT A WASTE L AND, IT’S AN OPPORTUNIT Y.

DON’T FORGET THE FIFTH WALL:

Transform your ceiling, transform your home

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BY GINA CRONIN, GINA.CRONIN@GAZETTE.COM

hen we think about home interior design, we are usually thinking of the floor and all of the furnishings and appliances. It makes sense since this is your daily playing field, but did you ever think to look up? A ceiling is not a waste land, it’s an opportunity. Though you may not be able to touch it with your hands or walk on it, it sets a statement and tone for the entire room. A stylized ceiling can make the whole space feel upgraded.

VAULTED CEILING

You don’t have to be in a Roman Cathedral during the Middle Ages to enjoy vaulted ceilings. This design has evolved over the years to fit traditional, modern, minimalist, rustic, contemporary and

eclectic homes alike. A vaulted ceiling creates a beautiful, non-constricting finish to even the smallest room by offering a feeling of spaciousness and elegance.

This structural design can transform an ordinary room into a magnificent space for relaxing or entertaining. These rooms also tend to have larger windows, lending more natural light to the home. The addition of a vaulted ceiling can put you back about $18,000 – $25,000 dollars, but it also increases the value of your home when you go to sell.

EXPOSED BEAM

This feature can add a relaxed touch to the home and can be found paired with both vaulted and flat ceilings.

Rather than hiding the beams behind the ceiling works, a growing trend is to keep the beams — and even the pipes in

some cases — exposed. This style can add comfort and give the space a rustic, ski-lodge type of feel. If they are painted white they can also be a sophisticated addition to a traditional design. While wooden beams can be quite pricey, faux beams are widely available and provide the same look but are easier to

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Don’t miss the Sugar Plum Food & Gift Mart Show October 15 and 16 at the Colorado Springs Event Center. Located in a spectacular holiday wonderland, this shopping extravaganza features arts, crafts, jewelry, boutique clothing, toys, Christmas décor, holiday gifts and much more. Covering nearly 45,000 square feet, the largest holiday event in Colorado Springs will provide shoppers with unique gifts and one-of-a-kind treasures that cannot be found anywhere else. With live family entertainment, there is something planned for everyone to spruce up this holiday season.

Be inspired all weekend long with demonstrations sure to brighten your Christmas season. Watch demos on how to make your very own gingerbread

houses, sugar plums, Christmas wreaths, holiday cards, gummy candy and more.

Back by popular demand, the Sugar Plum Fairy and Serenity the Christmas Angel will grace us with their presence.

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CEILING ART

Have you ever walked into a room and looked up to see clouds or stars or any other inspiring artwork? It’s such a delightful sight that makes you want to hop onto the nearest couch, lay down, look up and enjoy. Ceiling art adds a personal touch to a space that can be enjoyed again and again. There are a couple options for creating your ceiling designs. The first is hiring a muralist to bring your vision to life; this might be the priciest route, but it might also be the most unique and show-stopping.

Alternatives are installing ceiling wallpaper or decals to add that artistic pop without spending too much money.

Popular ceiling designs include gold decals, clouds, angels, star-scapes and even trees that climb up the wall and continue onto the ceiling.

PAINTED CEILING

If it’s not in the budget to hire a muralist or install wooden beams or construct the vaulted ceilings, there is always good ol’

paint. All you need is a bucket, a paint brush and roller, a ladder, masking tape, a drop cloth, a great music playlist and a day set aside to transform your space via the colors of the rainbow. It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do for the ceiling.

The color you choose is really dependent on the room you are working with. If you have a large room with tall ceilings that lacks an intimate feel, painting the ceilings dark — like chocolate brown or even black — can pull the room together to feel homier. If it’s a small room you can add space by putting light and pastel shades of blue, purple, orange and green.

White paint will reflect light and make a dark room feel brighter, which works well for a room with small windows. Finally, in some cases bolder is better. Add a splash of personality in the form of bright pinks, greens and blues to a bedroom or dining room to bring energy into the home. In all cases, it’s best to specifically select ceiling paint and choose between a flat, metallic, glossy or pearlescent sheen, according to your style.

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Dear Amy: My parents recently split up. It was my mom’s decision and seemed quite sudden.

For a few days I was angry with my mom for not explaining it beforehand and for just doing this without a reason.

Turns out my parents had been AMY DICKINSON having problems for a while.

They are adults and my siblings and I are grown, too. They can do as they please.

However, my father started dating a friend of his a month after the breakup, which seemed odd because he said he was so in love with my mother and that he is absolutely heartbroken.

Well, it turns out he had been cheating on my mother for at least two years with this woman.

He doesn’t know that I know this, and I think my mother doesn’t know about it, either.

I run a small business with my father and one of my siblings, so I don’t want to fight with my father, but every time he starts to say how my mother is a terrible person who dumped him, and every time he starts to wallow in self-pity, I just want to throw it in his face that I know about the cheating and tell him he is a hypocrite. Should I confront him about this whole thing? Or just keep things as they are and let this be their business and not get involved? — Caught in the Middle

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Question: I have Type 2 diabetes and feel so discouraged.

My A1C keeps climbing, and I’m headed for complications.

I’m trying, but what else can I do? — Gary G.,

Dear Caught: One of the privileges of adulthood is the freedom to speak your truth. One of the responsibilities of adulthood is to ensure that one parent not mistreat the other parent.

If your mother pulled the plug on this marriage, you could assume that she knew about this affair.

Your father should not criticize your mother to you or involve you in their breakup. You should tell him, privately, “Dad, you are in another relationship already. Were you having an affair?”

Regardless of how he responds, you should tell him, “Please, don’t criticize Mom to me. I don’t appreciate it, it puts us in a terrible position and it’s not fair.”

Stating your own point of view is not starting a fight, and even if your father gets mad at you, if you stay calm and stalwart, it will clear the air and you will be unburdened.

Answer: Type 2 diabetes is a challenge to control. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that in 2006, 43 percent of folks with diagnosed diabetes had an A1C of 7 percent or higher, indicating that they hadn’t established consistent blood sugar control. (A1C is a longrange estimate of average blood glucose levels.)

But we know how YOU can get a handle on your diabetes. And a new, 21-year study out of Sweden backs us up. Those researchers confirm the effectiveness of what we’ve long been advocating: increased physical activity (it decreases insulin resistance); nutritional management (to lower blood sugar and abdominal fat); adjustment of medications; and regular interaction with healthare providers (for support and reinforcement).

Those steps can add years (they said eight!) to your life.

At the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, headed by Dr. Mike, such a program of managed intensive treatment sets a goal (which 60 percent of patients reach) of totally reversing Type 2 diabetes and living full time with an A1C of 5 to 5.8 percent. You can adopt the plan by: • Accessing a program like Dr. Mike’s; many programs, including ones at YMCAs, are covered by health insurers. You also can put together your own diabetes-defeating support team (doctor, diabetes educator, exercise physiologist, nutritionist).

• Setting short- and long-term goals for nutritional changes, exercise intensity, weight loss, stress reduction, glucose levels and medication use. Then sit down with your team and write out a plan to meet those goals.

Send questions to askamy@tribune.com or to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE

Dear Heloise: Wouldn’t it be a cute column idea to ask readers to send in the best hint they ever got from an older relative?

I don’t think this would put you out of the hint business, and you might get some interesting answers! My grandmother’s hint to a newlywed was, “Never go to bed angry.” Thanks, Grandma! — H.T., via email

Great idea! We certainly can learn from others.

Readers, let us know the best hints that you’ve learned from a family member. Write to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279, or email Heloise@Heloise.com. — Heloise Dear Heloise: This is a surefire way to keep squirrels, etc., from eating pumpkins, gourds and corn from your pretty autumn displays. It does take some prep, and one needs to be careful.

Outside, wearing plastic gloves and perhaps safety goggles, shake any brand of hot sauce on the decorations, really rub it in well to coat the items and let it dry. Last year, for the first time ever, nothing was eaten, even after putting them in the compost. — Pam C., Terre Haute, Ind. Dear Heloise: Due to an accident many years ago, reaching with my right arm to make my payment at a drive-thru window for food, etc., is awkward and results in money falling to the ground. I solved this by saving an empty container from my prescription drugs with the label removed.

I place money in the container and hand it to the drive-thru cashier. The cashier places any change coming to me, along with my receipt, in the container. — Phyllis Jeanne C., via email Dear Heloise: At this time of year, we are bringing in a lot of veggies and fruits during the harvest season. It seems the gnats are immediately attracted, so I put a little brandy (I use blackberry brandy) into a small glass or bowl (it doesn’t take much), and they will be attracted to this and drown. It works great wherever gnats appear in the house. — Marilyn in Northwest Indiana —

Send hints via email to heloise@heloise.com or via post to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000.

TODAY’S HOROSCOPES BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS ARIES (March 21-April 19) You may be overcome by a plethora of passion. An obsession with power and career success could dominate your mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Put others first even if it seems your efforts are unappreciated or it is difficult to break the ice. You will never know how effective kindness is until the kindness is expressed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Prepare for possibilities and potential. Your hopes and dreams may be excessively optimistic, but they could come true.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You may feel uncomfortable if someone is fixated on one idea to the exclusion of all else. Wait until a passion burns itself out to initiate important conversations,.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You may feel prodded to be perfect. There is a compulsion to make drastic changes, but everything will run more smoothly if put in motion next week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You may be enlightened by a fleeting conversation.

If you apply logic, you might see the problem as well as the solution to a complicated financial dilemma. Speak frankly with a romantic partner.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Someone might give you favorable references or a valuable tip. Don’t ignore even the smallest offer or most casual advice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your passions are more powerful when kept private.

Maintain an air of mystery rather than making your feelings and desires public. You can draw someone to you like a magnet if you let your guard down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have the drive and energy to make your visions a reality. The problem is your strategies may irritate others or prove costly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Put your mind to work. Weigh your decisions carefully rather than throwing your weight around.

Enlist support from trusted family connections and allies who share your mental vision of the future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Nothing is impossible if you combine brainpower and inspiration. Consider a more creative set of ways and means.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Take pride in your ability to be responsible. Your creative side may need an outlet under these stars.

Pull out a sketch pad, pick up the guitar or write a poem.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Oct. 8 Your need to be in command or to be seen as an authority figure could put you at a disadvantage in the next eight to 10 weeks. You may be tempted to make drastic changes in November but have the good judgment and wisdom to pick and choose the best options. Steer clear of new business ventures but embrace opportunities and people who come your way. December may be the best month to launch crucial plans.

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