The Brussels Post, 1979-05-07, Page 16It's simple to transform a concrete terrace or patio intaa green oasis. Grasslike surfacing, which
comes in "real" colorations such as bright "lawn" green or olive "verde" green, is widely
available at carpet, hardware and department stores. Called "Polyloom" II, the artificial turf
provides a lawn-like atmosphere and is easy to install and maintain.
Changes make spring, summer
homemaking easier
Here are some sugges- • Make use of the coolest
tions: areas of your home during
the warmer' months.' Cool
• Take up area rugs basements, corner rooms,
throughout the house and porches and patios can be
store them for the season. If easily converted into the
your floors are natural wood "summer" den by simply
or .pretty tile, you may like rearranging furniture to take
the look of the exposed sur- advantage of cross-venti-
face; a cool bare floor is eas- lation and decorating with
ily kept clean with a quick cool, soothing colors.
sweeping. • During the warmer
• With sunlight growing months, you can brighten the
stronger every day, it is a look of bedrooms and lighten
good time to rotate youryour, early morning chores by
lants. Some plants.thrive on "undressm " the beds. Sim- .:;r316W4Plat7'4rAtEff. X*"
A WELL-DESIGNED rock garden blends into
the surroundings, so it looks like a natural part
of the landscape. (Photo by the Ontario Ministry
of Agriculture and Food)
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10 HQME GARDEN IMPROVEMENT WEEK. OF MAY 7, 1079
reate "outdoors"
where nothing grows
concrete patio or terrace into
a green oasisl
Begin by establishing the
mood—contemporary,
country or ethnic. Ideally the
interior style of the home
should be carried out of
doors to continue the flow of
decoration and expand the
total living space.
The next step is to cover
the entire surface—which is
probably an unsightly con-
crete slab—with "Poly-
loom" II grasslike sur-
facing. Available in "real"
grass colorations, bright
"lawn — green or olive
"verde" green, the artificial
turf provides a lawn-like at-
mosphere and is easy to
maintain.
Impervious to weather,
water and wear, the rugged
olefin fiber will not mildew,
rot or attract insects. Yard
work is done once—at the
time of installation.
"Polyloom," which is
widely available at 'carpet,
department or hardware.
stores, can be installed pro-
fessionally or on a do-it-
yourself basis. Standard 6- or
12-foot widths can be cut eas-4
ily with heavy duty shears on
a utility knife; it can be laid,
with or without an adhesive.i
Once the lawn is
"planted," the local nursery)
will provide an abundance oil
ideas for greenery, colors•
and containers. Large red-
wood, concrete or terra cotta
tubs are perfect for trees, ,
evergreens and shrubs and
create a year-round, green
background for seasonal
plants and flowers which in-
troduce color and variety to
-your man-made setting.
Pots of red geraniums will
enhance the colors of a climb-
ing rose garden for spring and
summer; gold, brown and
white chrysanthemums mu-
tate the scene for fall.
Outdoor furniture also
should be selected with easy
maintenance in mind.
Wrought iron, redwood or
plastic can remain out of
doors in all weather, and a
simple storage box can be
built to house. chair pads,
cushions and tools.
Your easy-care, fantasy
garden can be maintained
with little effort, The
Mid pleasures and palaces
• though 'we may roam,
Be it ever so humble, there's'
no place like home;
A charm from the sky seems
to hallow us there,
Which, seek through the
world, is tie'er met with
"Polyloom" grass carpet can
be raked, vacuumed or hosed
down and carries a five-year
warranty not to fail or fade
due to exposure to sunlight,
All of your energy and
creativity can then go to plant
care and pruning, and your
man-made garden will pro-
vide you with. an abundance
of growing and gardening ex-
periences.
ply pack away your quilts,
heavy bedspreads artd
woolen blankets and show
off your pretty patterned
sheets.
Paint-Brush Tips
A good paint job depends
on the right size and type of
brush for the task in hand.
For painting large areas,
a brush that is 41/2 to 5 inch-
es wide will speed your work
and produce good results.
For narrow strips, such as
those on windows, use a
round one-inch sash brush.
For trim, and most wood-
work, you'll find a 11/2 to 2-
inch brush handiest.
.It's spring and time, once
again, to take advantage of
sunny days and clean, fresh
air.
Before you begin to enjoy
vacations and outings with
family and friends, make a
few changes in, your house-
hold routine, so your ,home
will be more livable during
the warmer months.
direct sunlight and look pret-
ty hanging in natural baskets
at each window. To keep
your windows sparkling
clean use Glass*Plus® glass,
appliance and cabinet
cleaner. Just spray and wipe
dry with a paper towel or lint
free cloth. Cloudy days are
especially good for washing
windows.
Don't despair if your out-
door area is a soilless, sun-
less spot; because modern
materials, a variety of. plants
and flowers and a little imag-
ination can transform your
elsewhere.
Home, home, sweet, sweet
home!
There's no place like home!
there's no place like
home!
—John Howard Payne
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