Best foliage plants to brighten flower borders at home
Expand color and texture in borders with foliage plants such as coleus, Dusty Miller, Centaurea gymnocarpa, and Cineraria maritima. Add contrast with Kochia Burning Bush, Amaranthus, and evergreen-looking Snow on the Mountain. Use for shady spots, edging, rock gardens, and containers.
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Coleus brightens beds with vivid colorful foliage
Coleus offers shade loving color to summer beds with leaves in pink red maroon green white and gold. Varieties range from tall to small bushy and leaf shapes include fringed oak and serrated types. Pinch back to keep compact and prevent seed bloom which distracts from leaves. Pests like aphids are managed by Nicotine Sulphate spray.
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Plant fall and winter carrots from late June in rows apart
This guide explains sowing a second carrot crop for fall and winter. Plant in soil prepared now, half-inch deep, rows a foot apart, keep soil moist, thin to two to three inches, and store carrots frost free. Alternatively, leave roots in ground and cover with leaves in late fall.
Underlayment for asphalt shingle roofs explained
The AP guide explains why felt underlayment is needed on wood decks before laying asphalt shingles. It protects against buckling from a wet deck, blocks wind driven rain, prevents contact with resinous deck areas, and aids ventilation to avoid condensation. An on site roof inspection is best to judge shingle condition, looking for granule loss and cracked or missing shingles.
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Carpet Spill Cleanup Guide Warns Against Stains
Spills on carpeting are a hazard and may dye fibers if not treated immediately. Absorb liquid with clean white towels, press with dry towels, and step on towels to remove as much as possible. Wear rubber gloves when handling paint and varnish removers to avoid skin contact.
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