2020 Fall Home & Garden

6 to 8 feet. One of my favorite berries Celebrating 11 years of being 1 BETTER!
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leaves on short stems. The Asian variet-
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It is important to keep these shrubs MUMS, PANSIES, PERENNIALS,
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ries, since most of the berry is water.
Drought can cause berries to drop be- GIFTS, SUPPLIES, AND MORE!
fore fall. Most of these berries are great
in winter arrangements with cut greens. 

So, whether you plant autumn berry-
producing shrubs for your enjoyment
or for the wildlife, they certainly have a
place in your garden.

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Connections flower through Facebook group

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced SUBMITTED PHOTO
a world of social distancing that has left
many longing for social connection. Members of Victoria Brown’s Facebook group deliver flowers or plants to the front door-
step of other group members.
Victoria Brown of Lewes recognized
this need and started a Facebook group
called Sisterhood of the Traveling Flow-
ers & Plants - Delaware. Since the group
started in May, it has quickly turned
into a source of optimism for many and
grown to include 750 local Delaware
members.

To participate in the Facebook
group, members are tasked with safely
delivering flowers or plants to the front
doorstep of the home of other group
members overnight. Once a plant is
received, the recipient posts a photo
online of their potted present so the rest
of the online community knows they
have been “planted.”

“I thought it was great to get out of
the house during the quarantine and
make someone’s day,” said Brown. “One
small gesture can change a person's
outlook on life.” The group has brought
her closer to people she would have
otherwise never met to build this online
community. She said, “I have received
many messages from ladies who were
going through depression or personal
issues. Being planted made them feel so
happy and important.”

Brown is encouraged to see how
contagious generosity can be, especially
during a time where people need to be
reminded of the power that kindness
and positivity can bring.

To join Sisterhood of the Traveling
Flowers & Plants - Delaware, people
just have to answer a few simple ques-
tions: Do you love plants? Are you
willing to pay it forward when you
receive? Do you live in the state of
Delaware?

For more information, go to Facebook
and find Sisterhood of the Traveling
Flowers & Plants - Delaware.

“I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE DURING THE QUARANTINE AND MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY.
ONE SMALL GESTURE CAN CHANGE A PERSON’S OUTLOOK ON LIFE.”

- VICTORIA BROWN, CREATOR OF SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING FLOWERS & PLANTS - DELAWARE

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How to keep a pet-friendly home clean return to the soiled area again and again
thinking this is an acceptable potty
Sixty-eight percent of American sible to have a pet and maintain a clean location, says Modern Dog magazine.
households, or about 85 million fami- home. Homeowners just need to take a Test an area of the carpet or floor being
lies, own a pet. Dogs, cats and other few extra steps to help things along. treated for colorfastness before apply-
companion animals can be wonderful ing. Address accidents promptly.
to have around, breathing energy into a • Manage pet fur. One of the per-
family. sistent issues pet parents face is fur. • Choose the right upholstery. Ac-
Grooming the pet regularly (preferably cording to Martha Stewart Living, look
Despite all of the advantages pets outdoors) will help tame some of its fur. for top-grain, semi-aniline leathers, as
can bring, they tend to be a little messy. Covering sofas and other places where scratches are disguised on such pieces.
However, that doesn’t mean it’s impos- pets like to lounge with an old sheet can In terms of fabric, microfiber or micros-
contain some of the fur where it can uede are better suited to pets because
Dogs, cats and other companion animals be shaken off outdoors and laundered the fabric is tightly woven and may be
can be wonderful to have around. frequently. more resistant to fur and soiling.

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Affordable DIY projects homeowners can finish now

We are all spending more time at One of the great joys of homeownership is the ability to personalize the space you call
home now and are increasingly finding yours.
that DIY home improvement proj-
ects can be fun, rewarding and cost- who are looking for easy DIY projects affordably. Even better news: many
effective. Especially today when it's so or custom materials they can purchase projects can be completed for less than
important to have a comfortable, stylish
home to enjoy more time with friends
and family, DIY projects are a simple
way to make our living spaces even bet-
ter. Perhaps best of all, they empower
you to personalize your home to reflect
your tastes, preferences and individual
needs.

Thanks in part to trends in green
building that encourage homeowners
to invest in improving the efficiency of
their homes, studies have estimated the
global market for home improvement
goods and services is expected to grow
by 4.5 percent annually to exceed $1.1
trillion by 2025. And, the DIY market is
expected to account for more than half
of that figure.

That's all good news to homeowners
with great ideas for home improvement

We're helping to keep our
community safe and healthy

during this pandemic.

If you or a loved one need in-home,
non-medical assistance, we can help.

302.644.6990

www.GriswoldHomeCare.com

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$500, potentially adding value to your • Beautiful and appealing yard Want to make a bedroom more restful?
home and, in many cases, adding years space: Grooming and beautifying Exchange that overly dramatic yellow
of enjoyment. your yard can be an excellent way to with a soothing cream, taupe or sea-
boost your home's overall appearance, foam. Best of all, paint is easy to change
Are you finding yourself with the time increase its value and express your per- out again whenever your current color
and motivation to move forward on a sonal taste. To get started, talk with a choices start to lose their luster. Expect
DIY project that can add more personal local nursery about the best options for to spend close to $200 for enough paint
flair to your home? This season, con- your yard and climate. The fun part will and supplies to paint a 10-by-12-foot
sider tackling one of the following home be choosing and installing a mix of new room.
improvement ideas slated to take less trees, shrubs, container plants, flowers
than $500 from your budget. and/or other outside plants that can • Your "personal best" bathroom:
turn your outdoor space into eye candy. While a complete renovation may be
• A kitchen backsplash with flash: beyond your skill level, most homeown-
Adding an eye-catching new backsplash GROOMING AND BEAUTIFYING ers can capably complete less-difficult
to your existing wall - or replacing the replacements involving showerheads,
one you have with a fresh, updated de- YOUR YARD CAN BE AN EXCELLENT faucets, light fixtures and hardware. You
sign - can make your kitchen feel like an might also paint or wallpaper walls, re-
entirely new space. You're only limited WAY TO BOOST YOUR HOME’S place your shower curtain, towels, rugs,
by your creativity since your choice wall decor and window treatments.
of backsplash materials is now nearly OVERALL APPEARANCE, INCREASE
endless, with a vast variety of ceramic, • The finishing touch? Crown mold-
metal, wood, concrete, glass, composite ITS VALUE AND EXPRESS YOUR
or stone designs to choose from in a ing: There's a reason crown mold-
number of shapes, sizes and configura- PERSONAL TASTE. ing is so popular; it can instantly add
tions. Research suggests that 16 square elegance, contrast and distinction to an
feet of DIY backsplash materials should • Pleasingly personalized paint: otherwise ordinary room. These days,
run you about $400 to $600, and you There's nothing like a new coat of the decorative trim can be found in
could have a finished product in as little smooth, clean paint to make a room wood, plaster or polyurethane to fit any
as two to three days if you study up on feel transformed. Aiming to energize budget. In addition to ceiling lines, you
techniques ahead of time. an entry space? Cover the walls with may wish to add it to your home's upper
a bright, welcoming color that pops. cabinetry and other structural elements.

The Future
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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

227-RENT ..........................................................................93 Furniture & More Gone Coastal .............................20 & 21
A&V Landscaping & Hardscaping..........................10 & 80 Garden Shack Farm .......................................................101
Activ Pest Solutions ........................................................73 Griswold Home Care.......................................................104
American Cedar & Millwork .............................................45 Grizzly’s Landscape Supply ............................................18
Ashton Pools By Design .................................................65 Gutter Guys .......................................................................79
Atlantic Millwork & Cabinetry .........................................69 ITN Southern Delaware ....................................................78
Avery Hall Insurance ........................................................39 Jeanine O’Donnell, State Farm........................................84
Back Bay Mulch & Stone ...................................................8 JGM Custom Painting ....................................................108
Backyard Works ...............................................................54 K-10 Dog Training ..........................................................101
Baywood Greens ..............................................................31 Kitchen & Company .........................................................28
Bell Rock Capital ..............................................................89 Lavender Fields ................................................................40
Bella Terra Landscapes & Nursery ..................................5 LD Masonry and Concrete ...............................................82
Big Boulder Pond Co. .............................................49 & 81 The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group - Gallo Realty .................3
Builders Supply Of Delmarva ..........................................71 Light House of Lewes ......................................................25
Burton Builders ................................................................83 M Insurance Services ......................................................46
Cape Gazette Home Makeover Sweepstakes ................42 The Mortgage Market of Delaware ..................................58
Capitol Buildings Shed Outlet ........................................37 Morton Electric Motors ....................................................86
Caring Transitions ............................................................47 Nickle Electrical Companies ...........................................59
Carter Aquatics .................................................................17 Nuttle Lumber ...................................................................72
CertaPro Painters of Delaware ........................................19 Patio Systems .........................................................27 & 66
Charles Messina Plumbing ....................................12 & 13 Patterson Schwartz Real Estate .....................................35
Clean Cut Pavers & Pools .................................................2 Porch Protection Systems ..............................................40
Clean Delaware .................................................................30 Pot-Nets .............................................................................91
Clean Energy USA ............................................................85 Randall Douglas ...............................................................43
The Closet Works ...............................................................9 The Residences, Dewey Beach .......................................87
Creative Concepts ............................................................75 Sabrs Home Comfort .......................................................41
D.R.’s Lawn Maintenance ................................................88 SchagrinGas ............................................................62 & 63
Dave The Upholsterer ......................................................36 Schell Brothers ........................................................15 & 33
Del-Coast Design & Build ..............................................107 Slide-Lok ...........................................................................24
Delaware Beach Storage Center .....................................11 Stockley Materials ..............................................................7
Delaware Resorts Fall Home & Health Expo..................38 Superclean Power Washing ............................................99
Delaware Solid Waste Authority .....................................97 Sussex Tree ......................................................................23
DryZone ...........................................................................103 Tidemark Federal Credit Union ..............................16 & 64
Fehrenbach’s Flooring Plus ..........................................105 Tile Market of Delaware ...................................................95
Fernmoor Homes ..............................................................61 Tom Dodge Central Vac ...................................................68
Ferris Home Improvements ....................................29 & 67 Tri-State Cleaning .............................................................72
First Shore Federal ..........................................................32
First State Flag .................................................................77

Look for Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden supplement,
coming March 2021.

Call 645-7700 for more information.

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