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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-04-13, Page 24PAGE 6 -HOME & GARDEN GUIDE '94 ACCESS & INDEPENDENCE Tiransfer Lifts Stair Ufts Porch Ufts Elevators Bathroom Renovations M.I.S. LipCoo ERGONOMICS EXETER 235-2725 Our roads are paved with more than good intentions. THEY'RE PAVED WITH ... j) A one year guarantee on all material & workmanship © Asphalt supplied by LAVIS CONTRACTING LTD. • Driveways • Tennis Courts • Parking Lots ...and more NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Landscaping is more than Just pretty It can save energy, brighten moods and make your house much more saleable Ever drive down a residential street and one home in particular stops you in your tracks? It sends your senses into visual overload — statuesque trees, cascades of flowers and well- groomed shrubs. Healthy trees and ornamental plants can: Save energy. One large tree has same cooling effect as 15 roo ize air conditioners. Matu trees shading homes cut ergy costs by 18 per cent to 50 per cent, reducing bills by $100 to $200 per home per year. Shrubs and ornaments moderate cold temperatures; they reduce heat loss andbuild.-- an insulating buffer of air around buildings. Ornamental plants also absorb heat and provide shade, reducing solar radiation and reflection. Improve the environment. One average, mature tree absorbs 26 pounds of carbon dioxide annually and gives off enough oxygen for a family of four to breathe for a year. Healthy plants intercept rain, softening the impact that might otherwise loosen soil particles and wash them away. In addition, plant tissue absorbs gaseous pollutants. Plant leaves, roots and the soil combine to act as a highly effective air scrubber and cleaning machine. Brighten people's moods. Studies have found that plants positively affect human health by reducing stress and increasing a sense of well-being. Hospital patients with a view of plants have been found to recover more quickly, require less potentpainkillersand experience fewer complications than those without a view. Increase property values. Healthy trees can add up to 20 per cent to the value of a home. Realtors report that attractive landscaping, or "curb appeal," can speed up home selling time by five to six weeks. Furthermore. homeowners Cakes by Kathryn • Custom Made Cakes • Your Design or Mine! • Soft Cakes. Fi uit Cakes or Styrofoam • Fountain Rentals • Worry Free Delivery at no extra charge * Slab cakes for your reception • Order Your Cake Top FOR YOUR HEAVENLY CREATION CALL KATHYRN 524-2453 LANDSCAPING NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE LTD. 166 Bennett St., Goderich 524-2645 can expect to recoup 100 per cent to 200 per cent of their investment in landscaping. Attractive landscapes don't just happen. Successful landscapers depend on a mix of chemical controls and cultural practices. Specialty pesticides, combined with timely irrigation, fertilization, weeding and aeration of the soil, can help you achieve healthy, thriving trees and ornamental plants. So, the next time an attractive landscape gives you cause to pause, remember the beauty is much more than skin deep. Suggestions to he(p you sell your home fast For a quicker sale, make sure your home is exciting! We don't get a second. chane : , to make a good first impression... Most buyers look forhomesaKnt are well cared for and bright:`6.; general, clean and spiffy. The following is a cheddist for faster sales: V Lawns and yard - remove clutter, cut grass, edge walks, trim hedges and weed gardens. V Front of house - paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storms, screens and or front door. ✓ Other exterior - fix or wash side or back door, clean gutters, and wash windows. V Garage - straighten up, paint, fix or wash doors and windows. ✓ Plumbing - repair dripping faucets, leaky toilets. See THERE'S, Peg, 7