2020 Spring Home & Garden Guide

HOME &GARDENSPECIAL PUBLICATION FROM THE CAPE GAZETTE
spring 2020

INSPIRED
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Child-friendly spaces ~ Pg 10
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Soulful birdhouses ~ Pg 66
Foraging for fungus ~ Pg 84

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HOME&GARDEN “Nature gives to every
time and season some
A special publication by the Cape Gazette beauties of its own.”

- CHARLES DICKENS

Inside

8 Cut energy costs
Lower bills without
sacrificing comfort

10 For the kids
Create child-friendly
spaces in your homes

12 Get out!
Great activities to
celebrate spring

18 Bug off
How to rid your home
of common pests

22 Boost value
Upgrades to increase
your home’s worth

24 Lewes in Bloom
Cadre of gardeners
keeps city growing

40 DIY weekend
Quick projects to fix
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HOME GARDEN ONTHECOVER
&

A special publication by the Cape Gazette

Inside Photograph and design of a whimsical
birdhouse by Deny Howeth. See
58 Keep it clean related story and photos on page 66.
Household tasks a breeze
with natural ingredient ABOUT US
Special Sections Editor
78 Edible gardening
Take time to smell Jen Ellingsworth
(and eat) the flowers
Design & Photography
84 Forage for fungus
Take a trek in woods with Deny Howeth
a mushroom hunter
Copublisher & Gen. Manager
L. Patrice’s
flower artwork Chris Rausch
is inspired by
nature. See Production Supervisor
story and
photos on Edwin Krumm
page 90.
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How to cut such thermostats can help homeown- Energy costs tend to rise when summer hits
energy costs ers optimize their homes’ energy full swing. But a few simple measures can
this summer usage. help homeowners cut costs without sacri-
ficing comfort.
Summer is a season of rest and Smart thermostats allow home-
relaxation. Warm air and abun- owners to control the climate in their
dant sunshine often inspire a homes remotely while also showing
laid back feeling that lasts until the homeowners their energy consump-
leaves begin to fall off the trees in tion in real time. Smart thermostats
early autumn. But summer also can can show homeowners just how
be hard on homeowners, particularly long it takes to cool a home, allowing
in regard to their monthly energy homeowners to keep their air condi-
bills. tioners off while no one is home but
still ensuring the home is comfort-
As summer heats up, energy able, and that no energy was need-
bills may rise right along with the lessly wasted to make it so, when
mercury in the backyard thermom- they arrive home at night.
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How to create Creating child-friendly spaces while ensur- from school or play. Be sure the keep
kid-friendly ing a home maintains a sophisticated feel is cubbies, containers and coat hooks at
spaces at home easier than parents might think. a child-friendly height.
the abuse kids can dish out. Sofas and
Maintaining a home that is chairs with slipcovers can be advan- • Look for high-traffic rugs.
welcoming and kid-friendly tageous because many slipcovers can Rugs designed for high-traffic areas
can be challenging. Kids are be easily removed and laundered. will be more forgiving when children
full of energy and oftentimes put Patterned fabrics will hide some march across them several times per
fun ahead of tidiness. But no matter stains, while treated fabrics may re- day. There are no rules that say you
how energetic their youngsters are, sist liquid spills for easier cleanup. can’t bring an outdoor rug inside, and
parents can still employ several strat- these rugs tend to be easier to clean.
egies to ensure their homes are both • Create a catch-all spot. Special
sophisticated and child-friendly. bins or other organizational tools in • Ensure there is plenty of seat-
the entryway can help to cull clutter ing. Sectionals give children ample
• Consider an open floor- when children come in the house room to spread out. And ample
plan. Rooms that flow into one seating ensures there is enough room
another make it easier to keep tabs for kids to invite their friends over to
on children. Such rooms also allow hang out.
residents and guests to mingle in
separate rooms but not be too far • Think outside pink and blue.
away from one another. For children’s rooms, make sure
they’re colorful, but consider other
• Choose washable fabrics. hues to give the rooms some person-
Upholstery will need to stand up to ality. Focus on a hobby or activity
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Get moving! “Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and
sunshine are hard to beat.” - LAURA INGALLS WILDER
Great activities
to celebrate
spring’s arrival

Spring arrives in the Northern
Hemisphere on March 19,
bringing with it visions of more
hours of sunshine, warmer tempera-
tures and ample opportunities to
embrace the great outdoors.

By mid-March, people who live
in climates marked by cold winters
have no doubt been anticipating
spring fun in the sun for some time.
Once spring arrives, make time for
some great activities.

n Give your bike a tune-up Spring is the perfect time for some great activities such as bicycling.
Take your bike out of storage
having fun (and getting a little the deck or patio and invest in some
and give it a once-over. Now is the messy) grabbing sweet berries for quality furniture to keep guests
time to put air in the tires, grease salads, jams and pies. comfortable.
the chain and make sure that the
brakes and other equipment are n Visit a farm n Prepare gardening equipment
working properly. Most bike helmet Many farm animals give birth in Before long, the grass will need
manufacturers recommend replac-
ing helmets every three years, even the spring. Children may be excited mowing and the shrubbery will
if you haven’t been in a crash. That’s to see piglets, foals, kids, and all the have to be pruned. Ensure that lawn
because the polystyrene foam can other adorable young animals draw and garden tools and equipment are
degrade over time from environ- their first breaths. in top form before they are called
mental exposure. into action. Stock up on fuel for gas
Spring’s arrival presents the mowers and sharpen those pruning
n Plan a vacation perfect opportunity to reacquaint shears.
Many schools go on hiatus for oneself with the great outdoors.

a week or two during the spring, n Get the patio ready for entertaining n Visit a local garden
prompting otherwise busy families Clean off patio furniture or start Enjoy the sights at a garden when
to get away for some R&R. Book
early to score the best deals on hotel shopping for new items if you didn’t the first spring blooms start to peek
rooms and flights. partake in end-of-season sales. This out of the soil. Spring is known for
is just the start of the outdoor enter- tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and snow-
n Visit an orchard taining season, and it pays to refresh drops.
Spring is a season when many

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Compost: Part of circle of life in gardens KITCHEN-RELATED ITEMS
THAT CAN GO INTO COMPOST
The season for fresh fruits and so that it won’t be disturbed by kids
vegetables grown right in the or animals. Some people opt for an • Eggshells
backyard is upon us. Warm open compost pile, while others • Fruit peels
weather breathes life into fresh ber- choose closed bins to contain the • Vegetable peels and scraps
ries, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, possible smell and to camouflage the • Coffee grounds
and many other delectable fruits and compost. A sunny spot will help the • Shredded newspaper
vegetables. compost to develop faster, according • In addition to these materials,
to Good Housekeeping. grass and plant clippings, dry leaves,
Home gardens can be supple- bark chips, straw, and sawdust from
mented with delicious finds from The next step is to start gathering untreated wood can go into the pile.
the supermarket or farmer’s market, the scraps and materials that will go Avoid diseased plants, anything
including melons, corn and more. into the compost. Better Homes and with animal fats, dairy products, and
Gardens suggests keeping a bucket pet feces
The bounty of the garden can be or bin in the kitchen to accumulate
made more abundant and fruitful kitchen scraps. A low-maintenance a dark, crumbly soil that smells like
with the addition of the right soil pile has an equal amount of brown fresh earth. Compost will not only
amendments. Compost is a key ele- and green plant matter in the com- add nutrients to garden soil, but also
ment of rich, nutritious soil. Scraps post plus moisture to keep the bac- it can help insulate plants and may
from items that have been grown in teria growing and eating at the right prevent some weed growth. It is a
the garden can then be reused in the rate. Aerating the compost occasion- good idea to start a compost pile as a
production of the compost that feeds ally, or turning the bin when possible, free source of nutrition for plants and
that same garden. It’s a continuous will allow the compost to blend and a method to reduce food waste in an
circle of garden life. work together. Compost will take a environmentally sound way.
few months to form completely, says
Getting started with compost is the Planet Natural Research Center.
relatively easy. Homeowners should The finished product will resemble
choose an outdoor space near the
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Why honeybees need protection

Honeybees flitting from flower pesticides when bees are likely to be Bees are being threatened at an alarming
to flower is one of the first flying. If you must apply pesticides, rate. Educating yourself about what to do to
signs that warm weather has do so only after dusk. protect honeybees can help to restore the
arrived. Honeybees are a welcome valuable honeybee population.
presence in the garden, pollenat- • Stagger your planting become a nuisance, contact a local
ing plants and contributing to local throughout the growing season. bee expert to see if the hive can be
honey supplies. Rather than planting everything at moved.
once, stagger planting for flowers and
Despite their importance in the other plants that have blooms. This • Think about becoming a bee-
ecosystem, honeybees are in grave gives bees plenty of pollen sources keeper yourself. There are many
danger. Honeybees pollinate many throughout early summer and into different resources available to help
fruit trees, nut plants and vegetables, fall. you get started.
playing a crucial role for many na-
tions’ food industries. • Provide clean sources of
water. A small garden feature or a
In addition to government involve- rainwater collection is enough to pro-
ment and honeybee conservation vide bees with a drink when needed.
methods designed by environmental
agencies, there are many things that • Honeybees and other bees
regular citizens and homeowners can require some sort of shelter.
do to protect honeybees this sum- Dead trees and plants provide ad-
mer. The Environmental Protection equate shelter, so don’t be so tempted
Agency and the Pesticide Action to pull out all of the undergrowth in
Network offer these tips. the name of aesthetics.

• Use caution when applying • If you come across a hive,
any pesticides to home gardens. leave it alone. It’s best not to
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Home renovations do not need to take
weeks or months. Many projects can be
completed over the course of a weekend.

Complete these home improvements over the weekend

Home improvement projects on each step. If carpeting doesn’t case. This creates a designer touch
ramp up when the weather fit with the home’s design, painting and can dress up an often barren area
warms up, as homeowners individual stair treads also can create of wall space.
channel the rejuvenating feelings of visual appeal.
spring and tackle their home to-do • Install a fresh light fixture.
lists. Large-scale renovations can • Dress up the entryway. An Improve drab spaces with a little il-
greatly affect a home, but smaller entryway is a guest’s first impression lumination. Better Homes & Gardens
projects can yield impressive results of a home. Many entryways can use suggests replacing an existing fixture
and be completed over the course of a minor overhaul, both inside and with something new and vibrant. If
a single weekend. If time is of the outside. Paint the front door a differ- hanging a new fixture is not within
essence, these weekend or one-day ent color so it pops from the curb. one’s skill set, free-standing table or
projects may satisfy homeowners’ Install a new mailbox or decorative floor lamps also can cast a new glow
desires to fix up their homes. house numbers. A new welcome mat on a space.
can change the look as well. Inside,
• Create an accent wall. Paint- consider laying a new floor. Resilient • Add molding. Molding can add
ing a focal wall in a home can create vinyl tiles come in many different instant aesthetic appeal to a room.
a serious impact. The bonus is it will patterns and can mimic the look of Molding is appropriate near the floor,
not take as long or require as many wood, travertine or marble. Installing at the top of walls where they meet
materials as painting an entire room. a floor can take a day or two. the ceiling, or even mid-wall as a
Accent walls frequently feature a chair rail. Some homeowners like to
bold color, so decide on placement • Install a new faucet. Instantly create framed molding on walls in
and tackle this project in less than a improve a kitchen or a bathroom formal living spaces.
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Address insects
before start of
entertaining season

Barbecues in the backyard or Use various natural remedies to keep insects from invading entertaining spaces.
cocktails on the patio provide
some fun ways to enjoy the also can be prevalent. These insects, leave you alone. Put out a dish of
great outdoors from the comforts of however pesky they may seem, often sugar water or slices of fruit for in-
home. While friends and family flock can be kept away without the use of sects that feed on sweets and nectar,
to such entertaining opportunities, pesticides and other chemicals. or a slice of sandwich meat for wasps
some unwanted guests may want to
crash the festivities. • Lure away pests. Many insects Continued on page 44
will be happy to snack on a treat and
It’s impossible to ensure a com-
pletely bug-free outdoor environ-
ment, but there are steps homeown-
ers can take to reduce the amount of
pests who want to join the party.

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