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Dividing perennials helps to control plant size, rejuvenates
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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2004. PAGE 19.
Fall Home Improvement 2004
How to make over a bathroom over the weekend
Who has time for extensive home
remodeling projects these days?
Many homeowners are looking for
fast improvements that can be
tackled over a weekend.
Many rooms of the house --
including the bathroom -- can be
made over in just a few short days.
If your bathroom could use a few
cosmetic improvements, there are
simple steps you can take for a big
impact:
* Throw away any accessories
that you don't use regularly. Clutter
can drag down the look of any room.
(MS) -- Think gardening is just for
the spring and summer'? Think
again!
Just because it's fall doesn't mean
you can't spend time honing your
greeirthumb. The season is the ideal
time to care for your flowerbeds,
especially perennials.
A common fall chore in a
perennial garden is that of dividing.
There are three main reasons for
dividing perennials: to control the
size of the plants. to help rejuvenate
them and to increase their number.
While there is no set rule when to
divide them, generally, it is. best to
divide spring and summer blooming
perennials in the fall, and fall
bloomers in the spring. Dividing the
plant when it is- not flowering
enables the plant to focus its energy
on growing new roots and
leaves.
You have two options when
dividing perennials. You can dig up
the whole clump and then separate it
into several smaller clumps, or you
can use ,a digging tool to slice and
remove sections of the plant, leaving
part of it intact. Generally, it's better
to dig out the whole clump and
carefully split it into sections.
* Freshen the colour of the
bathroom with a new coat of paint
in a semi-gloss finish. This finish
will help repel moisture and will be
easier to clean. You may also want
to choose a paint that offers mildew
resistance.
* Lay a new floor. New products
can actually be installed over
existing flooring. Interlocking tile
products take the guesswork out of
tiling and don't require mortar.
Simply lock into place and use the
mousse-like grout to finish.
* Choose new accessories that
Either way, however, it's
important to have the proper digging
tool. Look for a spade with a long,
narrow blade to provide precise,
controlled digging.
After removing, prune dead and
damaged tissue, and make sure each
coordinate with your style. Look for
similar finishes on faucets, towel
bars, wastebaskets and a tissue
holder.
* Clean, clean, clean. Scrub
shower tiles and the bathtub. Dirt
and soap scum will be more obvious
against freshly painted walls.
* Install shelving for storage or
decorative 'accents. A glass shelf will
look inconspicuous on a bathroom
wall and complement the room.
* Consider new lighting. Task
lighting as well as overall lighting
can transform the space.
section has a portion of roots and
leaves. Replant the divisions in
preprepared holes at the same depth
they were in the original bed. Water
the new divisions plentifully, and
keep them well-watered throughout
their first year.
* Choose soft and luxurious bath
mats and towels in coordinating
colours. This can give an elegant
aura to the room. Roll some
decorative towels and display in a
basket.
* Replace draperies and shower
curtains with new designs to update
your look.
* Indulge in fragrant bath salts and
beads to give the bathroom a spa-
like feel. Pius, add them to your bath
to reward yourself for a job well
done.
Divide some perennials this fall