GARDEN
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clumps develop, the gardener will have
to lift and divide them. Most gardeners
(especially the thrifty ones) love this
project because they receive a bonus
lots of new plants which enables
them to expand the older borders,
plant new ones or trade with neighbors
for perennials they don't have.
Since most perennials flower for only
a relatively short period of time (unlike
annuals, which will bloom all season
long once started), a perennial border
offers the gardener a real challenge.
He must learn the different perennials
so well that continual color is provided
by planting a wide range. One group
comes into blossom as another fades.
This is why something known as the
"mixed" bed or border has come into
so much favor. A combination of peren-
nials and annuals are utilized. The
joyful annuals tide the planting over in-
between the intermittent flowering of
the perennials.
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A homeowner should not despair if
his property has more shade than sun.
There are perennials and annuals that
will flourish in such a situation. Often
a garden in the shade turns out to be
more intriguing.
Decks
Decks continue to blossom as well
as patios. Many homeowners now
combine both. Where ground levels
vary, the deck might be adjoined
directly to the house so people can
step right outside sliding glass doors,
etc. Then steps can lead down to one
or more patios.
If building the first of either, be sure
it's spacious enough. The tendency for
do-it-yourselfers is to make them too
small. You don't want your guests to
feel like they're falling off.
Also, put them in convenient spots.
If planning to barbeque and entertain
a lot, the first one should be close to
the kitchen door or there will be much
extra running around.
A major reason for the continued
popularity of planters, potted flowering
plants and hanging baskets is patios
and decks, which usually need some
"dressing up" for most dramatic ef-
fect.