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YEAR ROUND GARDENING:

Some gardening myths demystified – part 2

BY JANET FITZGERALD, COLORADO MASTER GARDENER

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sk gardeners where they learned about plants, and most will tell you about a parent, grandparent or favorite aunt or uncle who passed along a love of digging in the dirt. Certainly, these green-thumbed mentors did a lot right. It was, after all, their colorful perennial borders and bountiful veggie patches that inspired the next generation to pick up a trowel.

Amid all of their sound advice, though, they probably passed down some lessthan-scientific lore, too. Many homegrown gardening tricks simply don’t live up to their hype when researchers put them to the test.

Here are some of these myths that should be discarded in the light of new findings:

Myth: Gypsum will break up and loosen clay soils.

This belief is a great example of misapplied agronomy. Gypsum is used in agriculture to manage depleted soils that have excessively high sodium levels.

These soils are generally alkaline soils that do not absorb water well. They may resemble clay because they are often crusty and hard to dig.

Tight clay soils are loosened by mixing in organic materials. The amendments hold the clay particles apart, creating more space for air, which is critical to root growth.

Gypsum is often advertised to gardeners as a great source of calcium.

That is true, but Rocky Mountain soils are naturally high in calcium. Get a soil test done for great recommendations about how to amend your soil.

More about soil amendment is at extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/ yard-garden/choosing-a-soil-amendment.

Myth: Drought-tolerant plants do not need watering.

Drought-tolerant plants may need less water than other plants, but that doesn’t mean you’ll never have to pull out your garden hose. If the garden or container soil around your plant is dry, water it.

Young plants – even succulents and other xeric plants – are especially

susceptible to drought because their roots are getting established. Be vigilant about keeping soil slightly moist, but not soggy, throughout a plant’s first year, regardless of its reputation for resiliency. After that, you can pretty much allow them to fend for themselves, but even the toughest of plants will benefit from a monthly soaking.

Information about efficient watering is at www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk/1903.html.

Myth: Organic pesticides are safer than synthetic ones.

Snake venom, arsenic, poison ivy — they’re all natural, but that doesn’t make them safe. By the same token, there are many natural toxins used in organic garden products that are potentially harmful. If misused, natural poisons, such as pyrethrin (an insecticide extracted from chrysanthemum flowers), are hazardous to people, pets and the beneficial inhabitants of our gardens, such as bees and butterflies.

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If you must use a pesticide, base your selection on how dangerous the active ingredients are, and how effective. Try to select a product that targets the specific problem you wish to address.

Safer choices include products that contain Bacillus thuringiensis (BT), and insecticidal soap.

Read and follow all label directions.

And remember that these products are tools, not miracle workers or silver bullets.

Pesticides cannot correct mistakes made in plant selection, installation or maintenance.

More about pesticides and their toxicity is at www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk// 1430.html.

Myth: Gravel in the bottom of containers improves drainage.

This is one myth that never seems to die. But rather than preventing root rot, adding gravel makes it more likely to occur. Water is pulled down through the

container by gravity and builds up near the drainage hole. A layer of gravel at the pot’s base serves as the drainage hole and collects water in the same way. So instead of preventing roots from sitting in water at the container’s base, the gravel simply moves the pool of water higher up the pot, where it can do more damage.

The best way to ensure adequate drainage is to use a balanced potting soil that includes some coarse materials. You can also stir in several extra handfuls of perlite, which helps keep potting soil light and airy.

For the newest garden myth information, check out https://puyallup.wsu.edu/ lcs where you’ll find science-based information from four horticultural professors. For answers to urban horticultural questions, contact ask. extension.org. You can also follow the El Paso County Master Gardeners on www.facebook.com/ ColoradoMasterGardeners.EPC.

Autumn gardening checklist SPONSORED FEATURE COURTESY OF HARDING NURSERY

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ur Colorado autumns are a glorious display of color and light. Golden aspens illuminate the hillsides, and vibrant red and orange splash here and there to delight the eyes. Our autumn sky intensifies its blue to show off the first dustings of snow on the mountaintops that are majestically rich in gray and purple tones. Cooler days and colder nights bring out the smell of fireplaces burning and fall is in the air.

This season brings a beautiful array of colors for a large variety of trees and shrubs.

Some of the trees that are colorful for fall are autumn purple ash, cockspur thornless hawthorn, autumn blaze maple, mountain ash, oaks and pears. Autumn purple ash have a maroon fall color. Cockspur thornless hawthorn has an orange-red color with persistent 1/2 inch red fruit. Autumn blaze maple has orange-red color. All mountain ash range from brilliant yellow to red, with berries that are orange to red. Oaks are nice to have in a landscape in autumn. Some oaks can turn yellow, some brown and some red. Oaks can also hold on to their leaves throughout the winter. Ornamental pears are very nice this time of year, and turn red to purple.

There are a lot of shrubs that are beautiful for fall foliage colors. The burning bush is an iridescent red in the fall. The glossy black chokeberry has orange to red tones with 1/4 inch black fruit that stays well into winter.

Sumac trees put on one of the landscape’s showiest fall foliage displays. One of the best for rich autumn showing is the tiger eye’s sumac, an intense yellow orange that vibrantly adds interest to any landscape.

WATERING: One of the major reasons why some plants do not make it through winters is because the soil is too dry. Winter is the driest time of the year here in Colorado, so fall watering is one of the most important times for watering. Going into winter well

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Snow in Colorado Springs hardly counts as moisture. The fall and winter snows, if we get any, are very dry snows and would take about 12 inches of snow to equal one inch of moisture. The spring snows are much wetter, with eight to ten inches of snow equaling one inch of water, but supplemental watering is still necessary.

Basically, you need the root ball to go into a hard freeze, wet. You’re going to start reducing the watering days, but you need to start weaning the plant watering back through the fall. So just because the irrigation system is shut down, doesn’t mean it’s time to cut off the watering. Grab that garden hose and continue to water whenever the daily temperature is above 45 degrees. Water once or twice a month in November and December.

Remember to drain the hose after each use, and disconnect from the spicket.

LAWN: October is a good time to do an application of a fall or winter type of lawn fertilizer. Soil activator can be applied with the fertilizer that will help break down thatch and aerate the soil naturally. If you feel the lawns need to be aerated and thatched mechanically, do this before you fertilize.

An application of fungicide can also still be applied and may reduce the risk of snow mold, in areas where snow sits on the lawn

RAKING: Rake up fallen leaves from your lawn each week instead of leaving the job until all the leaves have fallen. In the fall, lawn grass still needs sunlight, and too many leaves can smother the grass and weaken it.

Deposit leaves in your compost pile.

down, prune perennials stalks to the ground and the foliage two to four inches above the ground. For ornamental grass, cut a foot above the ground. Some seeds of certain perennials can be very evasive, such as yarrow, so it is best to remove the seed heads in order to not have them spread too much in your garden.

WEED CONTROL: If you spray your lawn to control broadleaf weeds, the month of October is the most effective time for this job, while they are still green and actively growing.

Be sure to control all weeds in your flower beds, before they have a chance to seed and spread for next year.

ANNUALS: Pull out any frosted or spent plant material and add to your compost pile. Clean and store any pots for the winter.

Some annual plants can be over-wintered in the house, like Geraniums, Coleus, Begonias and Gerber Daisies. These should be brought indoors before the first frost.

PERENNIAL GARDEN CLEAN UP: Don’t be in a great rush to cut back all your perennials too early in the fall. Some gardeners like to leave seed heads and dried foliage for winter interest and to feed birds. Others prefer to leave neat beds ready for the spring.

Whichever you choose, when cutting plants

DORMANT SPRAYING: As soon as the leaves fall from fruit trees, shade or flowering trees and shrubs, raspberries and other deciduous plants, they can be sprayed for the first time with horticultural oil spray to help control over-wintering of insects and diseases.

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Custom man caves

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“… where a guy can just be a guy.”

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he man cave. That place in the house where a man can decorate and do as he pleases.

These spaces are typically in specially equipped garages, spare bedrooms, media rooms or basements.

It’s an area of the home where a man can go to work on a hobby, watch sports, play video games and hang out with male friends without distraction. Man caves are also known as a male retreat or sanctuary space, which is a testament to their value in a man’s life.

“Ladies get the rest of the house and get to decorate as they please,” says Clint

Dufresne, owner of Level 1 Homes. “It’s like when couples go to buy a car, the guy picks the engine and the woman picks everything else.” He explains that the whole idea is this is where a guy can just be a guy, and control the decor and focus of the space. A man cave is distinct with its more masculine features, attractions and designs.

Dufresne is getting more and more requests for the inclusion of masculine rooms. Since Level 1 Homes is a full custom builder, these spaces can be included in the design, rather than tacked on as an afterthought in a spare bedroom or garage. As the name suggests, the

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company specializes in full custom one-level homes. Most builders only offer ranch style homes with a basement, so what Level 1 Homes provides is a rare commodity. “I interviewed ranch style home buyers, and found that most people rarely went into their basement,” says Dufresne. “In a one-level home there is no wasted space, it’s all living space.” He explains that people ultimately prefer slightly smaller homes with more features, higher end appliances and more electronics, rather than an added basement that will seldom be visited. The company is the only builder in the Pikes Peak region to specialize in one-level living.

Dufresne’s man cave is a prime display of design possibilities. The room boasts a state-of-the-art sound and video system, two comfortable leather recliners and a pool table. Visible just outside the sliding glass doors is a stone fire pit, which extends the man cave out along the full covered patio.

Also included in the design is a wet bar with quartz countertops, knotty alder cabinets, a full refrigerator, beverage storage and a bar sink. Men have the freedom to express themselves through the interior design.

In Dufresne’s, he has presented Denver Broncos memorabilia, a Fat Tire fluorescent sign, pilot-inspired art — since he is also a pilot — and hardwood furnishings throughout. Often times these decorations

get brushed into a closet somewhere, but in a man cave they can be proudly displayed.

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AROUND THE HOUSE:

Safe furnaces inside and sturdy decks outside

BY KEN MOON, SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

Dear Ken: I have a 40 year old house with the original furnace. The technician who inspected it says it probably won’t make it through another KEN MOON winter, and of course he wants to sell me a new one. What should I do?

– Wes Apparently, he didn’t say the furnace has failed at this time. Just because it’s old, doesn’t necessarily mean that it needs replacement. If he had thought it was unsafe right now, he should have “red tagged” it and contacted the building department to notify them of the unsafe condition.

So I would call in another opinion. Contact a different heating contractor to have their technicians verify or contradict the first guy’s opinion. If the furnace is simply old, but the heat exchanger is still viable, you’ll probably be okay. On the other hand, if there is any doubt about its integrity — like cracks or pits — you must replace it. As you know, carbon monoxide is an insidious killer whose main

entry point into a house is very often through a faulty furnace or heater.

Besides safety, there’s another good reason for replacement. The efficiency of the old unit you have now is probably 50 percent or less. A new furnace — even a basic model — will be certified to be at 80 percent. The bottom line is it will pay for itself in less than ten heating seasons.

Finally, you should have a carbon monoxide detector in each hallway outside all the bedrooms in your house. I like the plug-in variety — like the Nighthawk brand — because it sniffs the air close to the floor.

Dear Ken: I have a switch in the kitchen which doesn’t seem to control anything. Do you think the building department would have plans available?

– Ron I doubt it. Residential electric plans can be vague and don’t always follow the blue prints. That’s because buyers make changes onsite as the house is under construction.

I assume you’ve tried all the outlets in the vicinity to see if the switch controls any of

them. Remember that switched outlets are sometimes split in two, so the lower half is always on and the upper half is controlled by the switch. If you’ve checked out everything, then open the box and see if there is a “hot” wire connected to one side of the switch.

If so, disconnect it and cover its end with a plastic wire nut.

Dear Ken: We have a brand new Trex deck.

My question is, can we stain it or does it need to be left alone?

– Jan You apply virtually any stain you’d use on wood over this product. The manufacturer advises that you let the plastic boards weather for a while; about twelve weeks or so. By then, it should have turned a pleasant grayish brown with a New England shingled beach house look. Use a good acrylic product that is either clear or colored, and make sure it is not oil-based, as we would use on regular wood decking.

Dear Ken: We enclosed our patio slab about thirty years ago. We live in a clay

soil area, and our slab has sunk a little so now I see daylight through the baseboards.

Should we mud jack it back up, or just let it go?

– Cheryl You really should have poured a wall or footer under the slab to support the weight of the new structure above. However, you do have longevity on your side. A slab this old probably won’t move a great deal more in the future. I would apply a simple cosmetic fix. Use some canned insulating foam to fill the cracks under the wall, apply exterior wood trim boards, like cedar, over the exterior gaps and caulk as needed. To minimize any future swelling, pay fastidious attention to your drainage elements. Run downspouts well away, slope the soil downward from the slab and use dryscape materials around the perimeter.

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Dear Amy: I have been married to my second husband for five years. I hold a great deal of animosity toward him, because in the beginning of our relationship, he let his teenage children disrespect me.

AMY I became a person I did not recDICKINSON ognize nor like. I felt like it was always three against one and I had to stand up for myself.

He also has medical issues because he doesn’t take care of himself. So now I live with a man who cannot be sexually intimate with me (and is OK with it). He shows me no affection, but says that he loves me.

I am constantly trying to create intimacy between us, but it is always in vain. I am only 49.

A few months ago, my ex-husband started telling me how great and sexy I looked. I was starving for attention. One day he came over to bring something for our daughter and we ended up having sex.

I know it was not right, but I felt like myself again for the first time in several years. We have continued to be intimate when we can and even though I know what we are doing is wrong, I do not feel guilty. I feel good again and treasure the moments, but I am also upset with my husband and feel he pushed me in this direction.

I do love my husband, but I am not in love with him anymore. I am so frustrated and confused. I need an outside opinion. — Pushed Too Far Dear Pushed: Your perspective is that your husband’s neglect has forced you into an extramarital affair. It must feel good to feel like yourself again and to be cheating on your husband, and yet experience no guilt.

You want your husband to take responsibility for his actions, and yet you also want him to take responsibility for yours. Adults should own their own behavior, acknowledging and accepting the consequences. You are engaging in this affair in order to force your own life toward change. You seem to have no commitment to staying in your marriage, and so you should be honest with yourself and your husband, and leave it.

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Question: My new boss lies all the time, claims he’s accomplished things he never did (like winning golf club chamDR. OZ AND DR. ROIZEN pionships and earning an MBA — we did some research!), and takes credit for other people’s work. My whole department is in chaos. What should we do? — Marlane M., Dallas Answer: Neurologists say that pathological lying is a mental disorder called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) and/or is characterized by changes in the brain’s prefrontal white matter.

But psychiatrists say it takes stimulation from environmental triggers and emotional reactions to various forms of stress, from rejection to abuse, to make the behavior bloom. And the DSM (Diagnostic and Symptoms Manual) says that in someone with antisocial personality disorder, a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting or violating the rights of others, habitual lying indicates a lack of emotion and coldness.

What are your options? Confronting a fabricator usually is ineffective, unless the person wants to change. So, in your work situation, document the untruths and deceptions. Then you and your co-workers can make a verifiable presentation to your boss’s boss. Frame it in the context of what’s best for your company, and you might end up with a positive change.

For anyone living with a compulsive liar, coping is more difficult. If the person doesn’t recognize the behavior as a problem, it is hard for him or her to maintain relationships, have close friends and avoid burning bridges in everyday life and business. But if your loved one is receptive, there are treatments that can work, including talk therapy, anti-addiction programs and antidepressant medications. It is always worth trying to help create positive change.

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Dear readers: Our pets are so loving and patient with us, but do you think there are things we do that they don’t like? Yep, there are. Here are a few: • Inconsistency. Don’t praise the dog and give him a snack HINTS after he jumps on you if you are FROM training him not to jump.

HELOISE • Meeting lots of new people.

This can overwhelm the dog. He needs to know who is in his pack (family). If he is meeting many people, he will be confused.

• Waking them up/sneaking up on them. Who would like this? It’s not funny; teach kids not to tease the dog.

• Hugging. Many dogs don’t like this. It can be scary, and they can feel trapped.

• Changing routines. Keeping the dog on schedule makes everything run more smoothly. The dog needs to feel comfortable and confident in everyday living. — Heloise Dear Heloise: Even though fall is here, I still like to keep my feet and toes pretty. Here are some hints I use: • Clean nails are a must. Soak, gently scrub and exfoliate feet and toes. Dry thoroughly.

• Clip nails straight across, and file lightly to smooth.

• A base coat is a good idea.

• Two or three thin coats is better than one thick coat.

• Sparkly polishes add glow to the feet and can last longer than matte colors. Those sparkly flecks of “metal” thicken the polish.

• After polishing, I wait about five minutes to add a top coat. — Gina V., via email Dear Heloise: When I moved into my home, I discovered lots of wasted space in the kitchen cupboards. I couldn’t find boxes or baskets that would fit them, so I took apart corrugated-cardboard diaper boxes and reworked them to fit the shelves. Then I hot-glued thin batting to them and glued on heavyweight cotton fabric. Voila!

Beautiful “custom” storage boxes! — Dawn L., Woodstock, Ohio —

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TODAY’S HOROSCOPES BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS ARIES (March 21-April 19) Counter harsh words with kind ones. Avoid arguments with loved ones by being sensitive to wants and needs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A shift in plans could put your finances in a tailspin, but you have the ability to shift gears. Use the imaginative advice of a partner to sort things out.

Put tools in working order.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) The skills you develop this weekend could be of permanent significance. Buy a book, ask questions or invest in a seminar. A creative project can blossom if planted in fertile soil and tended with care.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Ride the cosmic surfboard of love and affection. A relationship might seem to shift or waver, but you can keep your balance and remain on your feet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Learn something of lasting value. Gather amazing facts or participate in old-fashioned round table discussions to remove a doubt or concern.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You can glimpse a path that leads toward longterm security. Keep this in mind when important decisions are made because you should aim at contentment, not financial success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) It is possible that you are more philosophical about life in general. Put emphasis on togetherness and don’t let small annoyances spoil the day. Remind family members that money won’t buy love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Relax in an oasis of comfort. After fighting the dry desert winds of the workweek, find ways to quench your thirst for creative outlets.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your home could become the center of activity, so clean up the kitchen and stock up on treats. You may receive an unexpected gift.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Reverse negative energies by spending time with positive people. If a depressing feeling takes hold and the piggy bank seems to be empty, console yourself by touching base with cheerful friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your home can truly be your castle for at least few hours. You will surely receive royal treatment from a loved one. Save up your pennies to ensure longterm security.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) A significant other could show you enduring affection in many ways and is willing to share dreams for the future.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Oct. 22 Roll up your shirt sleeves and make progress with your career and financial security during the upcoming two to three weeks. This can be a good time to put business affairs on the right track.

Your most important desires seem to blind you to the facts in November, but you can be inspired by people and things, so this can be a creative time period. In January, group activities could overwhelm you with demands.

SATURDAY, OCT 22, 2016 I THE GAZETTE I HG 11

GOREN BRIDGE

WITH BOB JONES ©2016 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

Weekly Bridge Quiz

EVENTS

Air Force Falcons Football vs. Hawaii — Noon, Falcon Stadium, Air Force Academy.

Go online for ticket prices: goairforce falcons.com.

Boo at the Zoo — 4–8:30 p.m., with last ticket sold at 7:30 p.m., Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road go online for ticket prices; cmzoo.org/boo.

“Citizen Without a Country” — Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $21-$66; 520-7469, pikespeakcenter.com.

Improv Comedy Show — 7:37 p.m., The Grin Reaper Comedy Club, 1367 Pecan St., $8-$10; grinreapercomedy.com.

Austin Johnson Band — 8 p.m., Benny’s Restaurant and Lounge, 517 W. Colorado Ave.; 634-9309.

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