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HOME &
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April 2021
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2 • April 2021 Spring Home & Garden 2021
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tion of ¼ cup of mild dish soap of portable deep cleaners. The er scratch, I ordered Drtulz’s
Undo to a gallon of water, and clean
them seam to seam using a
unit sells for $109.99.
“They would watch the Tik-
Leather Recoloring Balm, avail-
able in basic colors. The kit ar-
In general, Sigmon says, if
you’re going to apply a color to
your leather, test it on a hidden
From 2 soft-bristle brush. (She likes the Tok and say, ‘Holy cow, my car- rives with what looks like a jar of spot first. Then use a cotton
Grainger Tough Guy horsehair pet or upholstery did not look black shoe polish, a spongy ap- swab or cotton ball to satu-
manufacturing company. Use brush.) Then rinse thoroughly; that dirty, and now look at the plicator and a buffer. Apply the rate the damaged area with the
a soft, damp cloth with a touch you can use a hose. dirty water tank,’ “ Fuller says. tinted balm, wipe off the excess, color. For serious scratches or
of soap to clean your tabletop, Brinda Ayer, content director then buff. It worked like a charm damage such as ink stains, she
UPHOLSTERY at Food52, has a small apart-
then wipe with a dry cloth. (to my husband’s relief). recommends a professional re-
As sofas and cushy chairs ment in Brooklyn with her part-
RUGS AND CARPET took a beating last year, watch- Some leather manufacturers pair service such as Uniters or
ner and a dog. Little Green has offer consumer products to help ServeCo.
Experts say you should re- ing people clean them became been a lifesaver for their gray
move stains on a carpet or rug a new form of entertainment. with maintenance and repair. She also has a pandemic cau-
mid-century-style sofa. “We
immediately, if possible. But Bissell’s Little Green portable Cheryl Sigmon, vice president tion. Leather can be damaged
ate some meals here, plus, in
if you don’t catch it right away, deep-cleaner, for example, went of merchandising and product by alcohol-based products.
the evening, had ice cream and
you still have options. First, con- viral on TikTok. development for furniture man- So don’t use sanitizing wipes
snacks,” she says. “We needed
sult your rug’s label or manu- A younger audience was more cleaning than ever.” ufacturer Bradington-Young, to clean it, and beware of put-
facturer’s instructions for best captivated, and sales of the Lit- If you’re sticking with s says her company stocks bottles ting your hands on the arms of
cleaning practices. tle Green nearly doubled in the of touch-up colors for its own your leather furniture just after
If it’s a new stain, says David past year, according to Lauren LEATHER line, as well as leather cleaning you’ve used sanitizer. It could
Weidkamp, sales manager at Fuller, Bissell’s brand manager For my own black leath- and protection kits. break down the top coat.
rug manufacturer Tufenkian,
“blot up the excess liquid as
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4 • April 2021 Spring Home & Garden 2021
Dig in to get your
garden ready to thrive
By ADRIAN HIGGINS knife or a sharp, long-handled frost or near-frost is predicted,
Washington Post hoe. Get to them before they go you can cover certain plants
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ardening is a year- to seed. for protection. The Hortensia
round treat, but the hydrangeas are a good candi-
arrival of spring is FROST PROTECTION date for this, as are Japanese
special, because it’s Once trees and shrubs have maples. The blossoms of straw-
the moment when both the broken into flower and leaf berries and blueberries should
gardener and all the plants in growth, they are prone to cold be covered against freezing, as
the yard are bursting with ex- damage, because the tissues well as those of apples, peaches
citement. are soft and tender. It pays to and persimmons if the trees are
The next six weeks or so keep an eye on nighttime tem- Spring is the time to get your garden ready and help it through
mark not only the time when peratures into early May. If a See DIG 5 severe weather changes. Pexels
we launch the growing season,
but also the period when plants
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outside to greet and enjoy the
spring.
You will have to get fresh
supplies of plants, soil mix-
es, fertilizers and tools. This
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cause harmful root growth and than a shovel, if possible. a spot treatment of weed killer.
Dig other problems. The predominant grass type
in the Mid-Atlantic, turf-type
Lawn fertilizer should be ap-
plied at half the normal fall rate
weeks, at least. Consider con-
verting a part of the lawn into
plant beds.
From 4 PLANTING tall fescue, grows rapidly in in spring to reduce nutrient run-
It’s best to plant most trees spring, especially a wet one. It off, but check the rules where CONTAINER GARDENING
small enough to wrap. and shrubs in early fall, be- is best kept at a somewhat tall you live; some jurisdictions limit Old soil and plant material
Seedlings of veggies, herbs cause they are not then putting three inches to reduce stress, fertilizer and pesticide use on should be cleaned out; the soil
and annuals should be covered energy into top growth while but mow it before it gets more home lawns. can be spread around the gar-
on such nights. dealing with transplant shock. than four inches in height. This The optimal time for seed- den, and pots can be scrubbed
If you don’t have horticul- Spring-planted woodies need may mean having to mow twice ing with fescues is late summer with a bleach solution to sani-
tural row fabric, you could use handling with more care, and a week in April and May. Re- and early fall. Bare patches can tize them and send any slugs on
a light sheet. The challenge is the earlier you can plant them, place or sharpen dull mower be seeded now with proper soil their way. It’s best to use fresh
ensuring the covering won’t the more established they will blades. preparation, but the new grass potting mix. To make it go far-
blow off (clothes pins are handy) be before summer. Pre-emergent herbicides are may melt away in summer heat. ther, fill the bottom half of the
and don’t use anything that will available to deal with crabgrass Similarly, fresh sod also needs pot with your own compost.
crush small plants. LAWNS and Japanese stiltgrass, but soil preparation and may not Any weed seeds in the compost
Any lawn will look better after the best way to minimize lawn make it through the summer, will be safely buried.
SEEDING AND it’s given a sharp edge where it weeds is to have a thick stand
HARDENING OFF but it will look good for a few Containers must drain.
meets plant beds. Use a spade or of turf. Dandelions and other
We start young plants in two long-handled edging tool rather weeds can be hand-dug or given
ways: either by seeding direct-
ly into the garden or planting
small transplants that are a few
weeks old. Some seeds can go
directly into the ground now, in-
cluding peas, radishes, carrots,
nasturtium and lettuce, but wait
until the soil has warmed.
The process of condition-
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covers or shade cloth. If that is
not an option, plant on a cloudy
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MULCHING
A light layer of mulch, no
more than two inches, is help-
ful in suppressing weeds and
retaining soil moisture. But
mulch should not be viewed
as a cosmetic covering for our
benefit; it is there for the plants’
needs. Mulches that are ap-
plied too thickly or too often will
harm plants and the soil. I prefer
fine-textured, organic mulches,
such as pine fines. Save wood
chips for paths. Avoid mulch
volcanoes around trees, which
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How to protect your yard from deer
that spread illnesses like University of Vermont Ex- This Old House.
Lyme disease. Here are some tension Department of Plant n Employ harmless scare
tips to keep deer at bay. and Soil Science. Scented tactics. Deer are skittish, and
n Avoid tasty morsels. soaps like Irish Spring may any unfamiliar movement or
Deer like English ivy, lettuc- be especially good at warding sound may scare them away.
es, impatiens, pansies, and off deer. Cans hung from strings,
hostas. Fruit trees also are n Plant in levels. Raised sundials and lights can keep
targets. Choose other plants beds and sunken gardens can them at bay.
to grow, and wait until after discourage deer from coming Deer will seek out an easy
early spring, when deer ar- into the yard because they ar- meal, but homeowners can
en’t as concerned with re- en’t avid climbers, offers the take steps to safeguard their
gaining weight lost during home and garden resource trees, flowers and shrubs.
the winter, to get them in the
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Simple ways to prevent dog-related lawn damage
Metro their dogs run free in the yard only urinate in certain areas
Dogs love spending time but don’t want damaged of the yard, greatly reducing
outdoors. Dog owners with grass may be tempted to put the damage they can cause to
yards know that dogs benefit their pooches in diapers or a lawn. Trainers also might
greatly from some exercise confine them to crates when help curb digging and claw-
in the backyard. While that letting them outside. But ing behaviors that can dam-
time might be great for dogs, such an approach isn’t nec- age lawns as well as gardens.
it can take its toll on lawns. essary. In fact, some simple n Consider hardscaping.
Dog urine and feces can strategies can be highly ef- Hardscaping might be most
adversely affect the look fective at preventing dog-re-
effective for pet owners with
and health of a lush green lated lawn damage.
small properties. Hardscap-
lawn. Nitrogen is essential to n Speak with a landscap-
healthy soil, but only at cer- er about planting new grass. ing does not include grass
tain levels. When those levels Certain types of grass, such and can add visual appeal
are exceeded, the result can as Bermuda grass, can with- to a property while saving
be lawn damage. According stand dog damage better pet owners the headaches
to The Spruce Pets, an advi- than others. Local climate of dealing with dog-related
sory site that offers practical will dictate which types of lawn damage.
tips and training advices to grass are likely to thrive in Dogs need time outdoors,
pet owners, this is what hap- a given area, so speak with and homeowners can take
pens when pets frequent- a professional landscaper various steps to protect
ly urinate on grass. Urine is about the viability of plant- their lawns from dog-related
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the grass might turn yellow ers with expansive yards
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nitrogen content. Nitrogen lows dogs to spend time ex-
also is present in lawn fer- ercising outdoors without
tilizers, further exacerbating granting them access to the
the problem for pet owners entire property. Large dogs
who fertilize their lawns. will need more room than
In addition to urine dam- small ones, but try to build
age, dogs can trample frosted fenced-in areas that allow
grass, contributing to prob- dogs to run freely and get the
lems that may not become exercise they need to stay
evident until spring, and get healthy.
into areas like gardens where
they wreak additional havoc.
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Stay safe when working in the yard
Metro ufacturers’ recommendations uct with a sun protection factor insect hives. The OIP notes that See SAFE 10
A day spent working in the regarding inclines to reduce tip- (SPF) of at least 15 is acceptable
yard is an ideal way to pass the over accidents that can pin rid- when walking the dog or driv-
time on spring and summer af- ers beneath the mower. Study ing to work, the SCF advises
ternoons. A pristine landscape
can add value to a property and
instill pride in homeowners
hilly areas of the yard prior to
mowing so you know which
using a product with an SPF of
30 or higher when engaging in Are your floors
areas are safe to mow with a extended outdoor activities like
who put a lot of thought and
effort into their lawns and gar-
dens.
A sun-soaked day can make
riding mower and which areas
are best mowed with a walk-be-
hind mower. For greater con-
trol when using a walk-behind
gardening or mowing.
n Employ the buddy system.
Use the buddy system when
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threats when working in a lawn allel to the slope. der. The Orthopedic Institute
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tions are of the utmost neces- screen. Sunburns may not re- more than 164,000 people are
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Techniques to revitalize a lawn after a long winter
Metro mold is a cold-season fungus helps to remove dead grass trients to move freely to the over the winter. Overseed-
Pristine, snow-covered that causes gray-colored cir- blades and separate any roots. ing can help to fill in the
landscapes can be wonders cles or patches on the lawn matting. This enables water, n Kill weeds before they lawn. Make sure that frosts
to behold. While that blanket where there has been snow. nutrients and air to reach the spread. Weeds may be the are largely a thing of the
of white is idyllic, a lawn’s To alleviate snow mold, rake lawn’s roots more effective- first to start growing when past and soil temperature is
delicate blades may be pay- the lawn to loosen matted ly. Thinning out old organic the weather begins to warm. around 50 F to 60 F before
ing a hefty price beneath the grass and facilitate the dry- matter also helps encourage Address them promptly by seeding. Water daily until
cold, heavy piles of snow. ing-out process. new growth. manually pulling them or grass fills in.
Snow plows push salt and n De-thatch the lawn. n Aerate the soil. Coupled applying an herbicide. n Apply nutrients. Fer-
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