Renovate Iris Beds For Colorful Spring Displays
Time to plant or renovate iris beds with southern exposure and good air circulation. Prepare well drained soil 12 to 18 inches deep and amend with four to five inches of well rotted cow manure. Plant rhizomes eight to ten inches apart with leaf fans away from neighbors and prune leaves before full growth. Water immediately and keep vase stems properly hydrated for lasting cut flowers. The Area Farmers Market returns Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm in the Legion Club lot through Sept. 4 with fresh vegetables available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Woboris
The
Legion Club
Supergraphics brighten outdoor spaces with bold wall art
Outdoor enhancements use large scale bright designs on porches and patios. Start with surface prep, prime or repaint as needed, then plan clean lines with masking tape. Gather ruler level chalk line and tape, apply background paint, wait for dry, then execute the graphic design.
Home ownership remains appealing to Americans in 1976
In August 1976 readers question how high home sales persist despite inflation. Lenders offer high loan to value ratios up to 95 percent and flexible payment plans. Two income households increasingly qualify as spouses work, under Equal Opportunity Credit Act rules.
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Nate
Sony
Neighborhood Savings and Loan Association
Solar heat for homes shows real promise in trials
The article notes solar heating of homes is approaching reality with new houses using solar water heating and some homeowners adding rooftop or backyard collectors. It states solar can supply about 40 to 50 percent of home heating costs, contingent on mass production to lower installation costs and government support.
Central air conditioning booklet aids consumers
The Council of Better Business Bureaus teams with the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute to publish a consumer booklet. It covers what to consider when purchasing and installing central air systems, including types, costs, choosing installers, ARI certification, and how weather protection matters. A copy is available by mail for a stamped return envelope to ARI in Arlington Virginia. Blonde matchup suggests using soft toned western hemlock paneling with white stain for blonde complexions in room decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Better Business Bureaus
The
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
Th Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
North Foreyer Drive
Arlington
Wasps Draw Attention in Late Summer Nights
During August and September wasps and hornets grow noticeable as colonies peak. Leave nests alone if not in the way since they are beneficial against pests. If nest intervention is needed do it at night using sprays such as Vapona or pyrethrins, carbaryl, or malathion.
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Scott Nelson
Jerry Frieze
United States Biological Survey
Marshall-Nelson Agency
Insurance — Real Estate
Columbus, Nebr
U.S
Bureau of Census
National Paint and Coatings Association
Apache Insulation
Gerald Reeder
Rural Rt. 2
Columbus
Mle
Morris
23Rd St
Bellwood
Butler County
Nebraska
Cecil E. Higginbotham
John G. Tomek
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