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Clinton News-Record, 1984-04-25, Page 44Pqw 2 a Refurbishing your homes exterior with alumiunm siding move. A Family Business Built On Customer Satisfaction......... Something We're Very Proud Of! ____ ut work with aluminum Just as the coming of spring is predic- table, so is the, frequent repainting of your home. Aluminum siding can reduce the time-consuming task of repainting, as well as save money for years to come. The main advantages of aluminum are durability, versatility and quality. Unlike wood siding, which requires repainting every two to four yars, the baked -on or laminated finish of high quality aluminum siding is warranted to last decades. Aluminum siding will provide clean, strong lines -and vibrant colors for many years. Strong and lightweight Aluminum, though one of the lightest structural metals, is alsovery strong. Because of this, aluminum siding withstands harsh weather conditions, in - eluding extreme temperatures and high winds, without cracking, chipping or peel- ing. Easy to care for Once you have re -sided your home with aluminum you have minimized expensive future maintenance. Aluminum doesn't re- quire scraping, priming or painting. The on- ly maintenance your siding may'require is occasional spraying with a hose to remove accumulated dirt. Aluminum siding also offers the versatili- ty of fini bes. It comes in a variety of colors -to suit any type of ,architecture or personal - preference. The colors of aluminum siding vary from pastels and deep reds, to blues, greens, browns, earth tones and white. In addition to numerous color choices, aluminum siding has a wide range of styles ( vertical and horizontal siding, shakes, etc. ) and can be obtained in many different panel widths and embossed textures, from smooth to a grained texture that resembles rough - sawn wood. 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This plant's pretty blossoms, delicate fragrance and easy care have made it a long-time favorite for borders and edgings. Eighteenth century gardeners often included Sweet Alyssum in their gardens, and seed catalogs published before the turn of the century offered several varieties for sale; Gardeners today find Sweet Alyssum even prettier and more versatile. Once pigeonholed as a .. border flower, Sweet Alyssum is gradually seeing wider use in gardens. With improved quality, a wider color range and the imagination of gardeners, Sweet Alyssum can be found tumbling over walls, . brightening outside containers, blooming in hanging baskets and window boxes, filling in pocketsin rock gardens and growing as ground cover beneath taller plants. For all its versatility, Sweet Alyssum is still amazingly simple to cultivate. Alyssum. grows so easily that breeders take its cultural requirements for granted. In areas with mild winter temperatures, Sweet Alyssum grows year-round. In cooler climates it is grown as a hardy annual and it blooms from spring right through the first frost of fall. 'Sweet Alyssum's combination of hardiness, versatility and beauty have helped make it a garden favorite. ' Gardeners who have not planted Sweet Alyssum before will want to try out this dependable gem. Those who have taken it for granted as a border flowers may want to experiment with new uses. In any case, this traditional favorite cannot be overemphasized; the pretty blooms and scent can add a great deal to a garden on container. Culture Sweet Alyssum isn't a fussy flower. In fact is it easy to germinate, grow and enjoy., Soil: Sweet Alyssum does not need particularly rich soil, but it prefers well - drained and slightly alkaline soil conditions. ' Light Requirements: Alyssum is versatile. It prefers full sun but will also grow well in half-day sun (5 to 6 hours of direct sun) . Temperature: Alyssum prefers cooler conditions. ' Moisture: Flowers do best when kept moist, but Alyssum can get by with slightly less water than most garden plants. Maintenance: If your plants stop flowering due to extreme summer heat or go to seed, brush off or snip off the seed pods and plants will come back to full bloom. Many gardeners recommend shearing thf tops of the plants from time to time e( encourage more flowers and improve the clump's compactness and appearance.