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2d The Butner-Creedmoor News, Thursday, September 19, 2013 G ranville H ome & G arden G uide Home Improvement Tips To Help You Go Maintenance Free Want to save time and oney? If you’re a omeowner, consider mprovement projects hat can reduce the need or ongoing home aintenance. you’ll find he upfront cost and nergy well worth it down he line. It could be as simple s replacing older aterials with newer roducts that are longerasting and less usceptible to wear and ear, say experts. Not sure where to tart? Beginning with the xterior of your home will ive you the added benefit f boosting your house’s urb appeal. Clement ffers homeowners a andy checklist: The Roof: Look for roblem areas, such as issing or broken hingles, along with roofing tiles that are “flapping” in the wind. These indicate that a new roof may be in your future. Newer products on the market, such as polymer shake and slate roofing tiles, are impact-resistant, and some tiles are fireand impact-resistant. Along with helping protect against potential wildfires and severe weather, these roofs often come with a homeowner insurance discount. They also have a 50-year limited warranty. Windows: If you find the windows in your home don’t operate easily, there’s air leaking in or out of the units or condensation builds up between the glass panes, it may be time to replace them. Consider vinyl framed windows, which are energy-efficient, Hall’s Floor Fashions, Inc. Celebrating 49 Years In Granville County. Family Owned and Operated. Carpet • Vinyl • Laminate Wood • R emnants 142 Hillsboro Street • Oxford, NC 919-693-8216 visually appealing and durable. Plus, they don’t come with the maintenance hassles of wood windows, such as rotting frames, scraping and repainting. A c c e s s o r y Features: Check shutters, trim and louvers. Look for water spots, decay or peeling paint to see if they’re deteriorating, suffering from insect infestations or warping. When it’s time to replace these items, select lowmaintenance urethane or PVC products. The lightweight pieces are easy to install, add curb appeal and resist moisture. Main Entry Door: Can you see light around your door from the inside? Is the door hard to close or lock? Is the door itself warped? These are signs it’s time to replace your entry door. And even if you can’t see light, air may be moving through gaps in the “Bundle Your Home and Car Under One Policy and Save!” weather stripping at a surprising rate. Consider replacing an entryway with a highperformance fiberglass door. Fiberglass doors can have up to four times more insulating value Nearly every insurance company out there is talking about “Bundling” or “Packaging” insurance policies. By combining your Auto and Homeowners policies we can offer you even greater savings. Not only are the discounts greater with our companies, they offer the convenience of one billing statement. Come by our office today for a total review of your policies. 135 Main St. Oxford, NC (919) 693-8196 office www.granvilleinsurancenceinc.com than wood doors. And, selecting a door with all its components made by the same manufacturer — such as weatherstripping, sills and sweep — assures that you’re purchasing a strong, reliable entry door. If you have limited time and resources to complete home improvement projects, stick to those upgrades that will have a lasting impact. How To Treat Peach Tree Borers BY CARL CANTALUPPI EXTENSION AGENT, AGRICULTURE NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION GRANVILLE COUNTY CENTER Peachtree borers are caterpillars of a clearwinged moth. The moths resemble wasps, but of course the moths do not sting. These moths emerge throughout the growing season, but the vast majority of them are in flight between August 15 and September 15. Consequently, most of the borers can be managed preventively by treating with esfenvalerate, permethrin, cyfluthrin or other pyrethroid insecticide around August 15 and again around September 1. Mix the insecticide in a bucket of water and pour the mixture on the tree trunk, 3 feet above the ground, and let it soak into the ground at the base of the trunk. It is not necessary to treat higher into the tree since the moths lay eggs at the base of peaches, plums, cherry laurels, and ornamental cherries. From these eggs hatch tiny, white caterpillars that bore into the bark and tunnel in the cambium at the base of the tree. If you do not drench the tree, the borers will go into the tree and kill it, due to the plugging of the tree's vascular system. Many times, you will not notice that the tree is dying before it's too late to do anything during the following spring. The leaves can wilt and after the fruit has set. So take notice and treat early September so that If many borers infest a tree, the cambium may be completely girdled beneath the bark and the tree will die. The borers pupate inside the infested tree during late spring and summer and then emerge as moths a few weeks later. Look for gummy plugs containing frass (insect excrement) or partially projecting It is important to treat to prevent further borers from invading the tree. otherwise is to try to gouge the borer out from under the bark without collapse suddenly, right during mid August to you won't become disappointed next year. pupal skins. The only control injuring the tree excessively. Come to CAMP CHEMICAL Like us on Also, Wildlife Plot Seeds Piedmont Magnum Clover Rackmaster Fall Deer Mix Pure Attraction and Extreme Mixes Imperial Whitetail Clover and No-Plow Buck Forage Oats Hester St. Off 501S Roxboro, NC 336-597-2214 The Clean, Courteous, Professional Plumbers
The Butner-Creedmoor News, Thursday, September 19, 2013 3d G ranville H ome & G arden G uide Steps For Growing A Productive Fall Garden Many vegetables are well adapted to planting in the summer for fall harvest. Planting a fall garden will extend the gardening season so you can continue to harvest fresh produce after earlier crops have finished. The fall harvest can be extended even further by providing protection from early frosts or by planting in cold frames or hotbeds. Many cool-season vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, produce their best flavor and quality when they mature during cool weather. In North Carolina, the spring temperatures often heat up quickly. Vegetables such as lettuce and spinach, tend to bolt or develop bitter flavor when they mature during hot summer weather. Growing a productive fall vegetable garden requires thoughtful planning and good cultural practices. July and August are the main planting times for the fall garden. Table 1 provides recommended planting dates. Vegetables that have a 60 to 80 day maturity cycle should be planted around August 1 in the Piedmont. Planting of quick maturing vegetables, such as turnips and leafy greens, can be delayed until September. Preparing the Site Before preparing the soil for a fall garden, you must decide what to do with the remains of the spring garden. In most cases, the decision is not difficult because the coolseason crops have already matured and the warmseason vegetables are beginning to look ragged. Remove the previous crop residue and any weed growth. Prepare the soil by tilling or spading to a depth of at least 6 to 8 inches. If the spring crops were heavily fertilized, you may not need to make an initial pre-plant fertilization. Otherwise, 1 to 2 lbs. of a complete fertilizer such as 10-10-10 may be applied per 100 ft2. of bed space. Thoroughly incorporate the fertilizer. Planting the Fall Garden Direct-seed cole crops such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and collards in early to mid July so that they can reach transplant size by early August, or buy transplants from a garden center in August. The success of direct seeding depends on having adequate moisture available to keep the young seedlings actively growing after germination. Our summers can be hot and dry. Soils may form a hard crust over the seeds, which can interfere with seed germination, particularly in heavy clay soil. Seeds of lettuce and spinach will not germinate if the soil temperature exceeds 85oF. You may need to cover the seeded area with burlap cloth, newspapers, or boards to keep the soil cool and moist. Shading the soil or Leasing one, two, and three bedroom townhome apartments in a quiet Creedmoor country setting. Convenient to all major Triangle Locations. Call today for your “Home and Garden” issue special. using a light mulch over the seed row will help keep the temperatures more favorable for germination. The shading material must be removed as soon as the seeds begin to germinate. Another useful technique is to open a furrow, seed, and cover the seeds with potting soil or vermiculite. Young transplants may also benefit from light shading for the first few days after transplanting. Watering/Fertilizing Most vegetables require 1 inch of water per week. It's best to make a single watering that penetrates deeply rather than frequent shallow applications. Young seedlings and germinating seeds may need more frequent, light wateriness. Do not allow seedlings to dry out excessively. New transplants may also benefit from frequent light waterings until they develop new roots. Many fall maturing vegetables benefit from Highland Vista Condominiums 320 Hidden Valley Drive, Creedmoor, NC 27522 O: 919.528.7231, Fax: 919.528.0221 Email: highland@trademarkresidential.com www.CreedmoorApartmentLiving.com, www.TrademarkResidential.com sidedressing with nitrogen just as do spring maturing vegetables. Most leafy vegetables will benefit from an application of nitrogen three and six weeks after planting. Insects and Diseases It is not uncommon for insects and diseases to be more abundant in the fall. Most problems from insects and diseases result from a buildup in their populations during the spring and summer. There is hope of keeping these pests at tolerable levels, however, if a few strategies are followed. Strive to keep fall vegetables healthy and actively growing; healthy plants are less susceptible to insects and diseases. Check the plants frequently for insect and disease damage. When sufficient damage is detected, use an approved pesticide. You may decide not to grow vegetables, such as squash, corn, and cucumbers that are specially insect and disease prone during late summer and fall. Frost Protection You can extend the season of tender vegetables by protecting them through the first early frost. In North Carolina, we often enjoy several weeks of good growing conditions after the first frost. Cover growing beds or rows with burlap or a floating row cover supported by stakes or wire to keep the material from directly touching the plants. Individual plants can be protected by using milk jugs, paper caps, or water-holding walls. Planning a backyard picnic or Family Reunion? 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