home >> fountains ak4 The Difference Pam Stoler 248.840.0044 Sal Impastato 248.763.2223 www.ParnAndSal.com Fountains, Etc. New garden superstars will spruce up spring. F BIRMINGHAM Great in-town location for this updated 1920s charmer. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Large living room with fireplace. Bright dining room boasts wall of windows. Updated kitchen with breakfast room plus family room. Prime corner lot. Short walk to downtown. $499,000 BLOOMFIELD 5,400 square foot newer construction on 2.73 acres with ravine setting. Large foyer with open staircase and bridge leading to 6 bedrooms. Living Room with limestone fireplace centered on French doors to bluestone terrace. Formal dining room. Custom Amish kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances and granite tops opens to double story family room. Vaulted beamed screened porch overlooking in- ground pool and spa. Lower level features 10 foot ceilings and exercise room. 3 car garage. Great floor plan. 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Upper level features master suite with walk-in-closet and white marble bath, finished lower level playroom, beautiful landscaping. $995,000 Hall EXCLUSIVE AFFI LIATE OF CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE Hallar l dH L IIIte n CO M 138 May 19 g 2011 rom cool miniature foun- tains to going native in the garden, spring 2011 prom- ises great plants and products that will help spruce up your home with pizzazz and ease. "People are clamoring for eco- friendly plants and products that are attractive and perform weir says Susan McCoy, garden writer and trend spotter. McCoy predicts these garden superstars will chase away the winter blahs and get gar- deners raring to go outside: • Got pets? McCoy does and has discovered new SpotGone!, an Organic Materials Review Institute- listed organic product that turns those yellow, burned-looking Enjoy the soothing sight and sounds patches where her dog does his of fountains. business into lush, green grass again. The all-natural and easy-to- sprinkle pellets take out the excess salt and nitrogen from the soil, allow- ing grass to grow back and stay "natu- rally" green and healthy. It's free from chemicals so it's safe to use around kids and pets. It complements any lawn care system and has no foreign grass seed, so the lawn grows back uniformly and not Spruce up any doorway with all- "patchy." Just shake what you need on natural, coir doormats. pet urine spots, high-traffic areas or lawn damage from de-icers. Look for vide shelter and food for wildlife, with SpotGone! at www.natraturf.com . minimal need for fertilizer, water and • Looking for an instant, affordable pest control. Plus, you'll be making a facelift for your home? You can spruce contribution to the National Wildlife up any doorway with the wide array of Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat eco-friendly, all-natural coir doormats program. from Imports Unlimited. McCoy's • Now you can bring the sooth- impressed with the new spring Garden ing sight and sounds of fountains Collection that features "Dahlias" onto your terrace or indoors with in bright, bold colors and stunning the new mini fountain collection "Bamboo," as well as fun and fanciful from Campania International. Their "Hippie Bird." Arabesque fountain, at only 18 inches All 200 selections are by prominent tall, offers double the pleasure with a artists and are either 100 percent basin that makes a great planter and hand-woven coco-fiber, decorated in an etched design that will complement richly colored, fade-resistant dyes or any space. Whether you want to deco- all-weather recycled rubber. Choose rate your terrace or liven up a room from formal, classic, contemporary or or windowsill in your home or office, whimsical to greet guests with a work adding a mini fountain is an afford- of art at your doorstep. able luxury. • Want to see more birds, bees and Spring — and gardening season butterflies in your garden? Attracting — will arrive before you know it. Be wildlife while you beautify your prepared to spring into action when landscape has never been easier. warm weather arrives by keeping American Beauties Native Plants has up-to-date on the latest products and a wide array of native shrubs, trees, trends that can help spruce up your ornamental grasses and perennials. outdoors. P I Hand-picked for their beauty, these native charmers will attract and pro- ARA Content