Spring Lawn Garden Expo Promises Tips on Composting
The 2001 Spring Lawn, Home and Garden Expo runs Friday and Saturday at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. Linn County master gardeners present Compost Nature's Recycling with guidance on turning yard waste into garden treasure. Eleven seminars cover perennial planning and home propagation. Call Linn County Extension Office at 377-9839 for info.
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All-America Selections Announces 2001 Seed Winners
The All-America Selections organization announces its 2001 seed winners with varieties expected to be stocked by local nurseries. Gardeners are advised to request the plants by name.
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Garden Flower Varieties Highlight Heat Tolerant Picks
Avalon Bright Pink is a dwarf nicotiana with star shaped bright pink blooms all season, reaching 10 inches high and 10 to 12 inches wide. Margarita Rosita portulaca forms a compact mound with 1.5 inch semidouble blue pink flowers on 3 to 4 inch leaves, needing sun for a 12 to 14 inch spread. Ring of Fire sunflower grows 4 to 5 feet tall in full sun with 2 to 3 foot spread, while Cenfiucian fm Luom White earns an AAS Gold Medal for ease and long bloom.
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Do It Yourself Ladder Safety Tips for Home Use
The C L L M B Academy urges summer ladder safety with five rules to reduce deaths and injuries. Choose the right ladder, inspect before use, set on firm ground, move slowly with three points of contact, and become an expert rather than a statistic. For more info visit the Louisville Ladder Group site.
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Designing an Inconspicuous Entertainment Center
Homeowners are advised to plan flexible centers using cabinet components from Merillat and Philips guidance. Use drawer units for small items, light the look with glass fronts, and allow ventilation and service space. Consider future upgrades and wire management, drawing a wiring diagram to avoid cross connections.
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Locating the ideal media center for best sightlines
Experts urge choosing a room you spend time in and avoiding glare for daytime viewing. Consider corner placement to reduce visual bulk, or use a swiveling TV mount if a corner isn’t possible. Use butcher paper templates to test angles and clearance before installing.
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Advanced Design
Merillat Industries
Adrian
Mich
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