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Did you miss the Top 10 Springtime Spruce Up Tips?

March 31, 2018 by  
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The green hills are amazing right now. Four springtime rain storms last week brought out fantastic growth and color. As far as the eye can see, are the yellows and greens of the mustard seed plants, the blues and greens of the Lupine, and the fuzzy green grasses that cover the hillside. It makes my feet itch to hike the hilly trails of the Black Diamond Mines park. A lovely hike right near my home. I particularly like the Homestead trail and now with the weather warming up, the timing is perfect.


Lexi & I on our morning walk

With this shift in weather, and in anticipation of the warm weather on its way, many of my clients have been ready to repair existing or install new ceiling fans. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to replace an existing fan. However, for a new installations, you may need fan brackets installed, electrical wiring and possibly an on/off switch. Well worth the effort for the cooling breeze of a fan. Even on low speed it makes any hot day more enjoyable.

Are you ready to add a new fan or replace an existing one this spring? Give us a call if you need a spring fan tune up.

Or, any other Springtime Spruce Up – see our Special for March. Also, be sure to check out our “Top Ten Springtime Spruce Up Tips“. 

 

 

 

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It’s Springtime — Is Your Home Ready for It?

March 14, 2018 by  
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Our weather here in Northern California has been wonderful. Sunny and 67 degrees one day and 48 degrees with rain the next. For me, that is the beauty of spring time weather.
 
Along with the contrast of weather comes the anticipation of the rush of plant growth. A great motivator to be outside for our daily walk.
 
And, at the fairgrounds near us, the UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County, opened the Mangini Garden which is part of the Mangini Agricultural Museum. It is a permanent demonstration garden, open to the public Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noon. Sounds like a lovely way to bring in spring!
This year, Mangini Garden will host a Great Tomato Plant Sale which reminded me of the summer my Dad, brother Jack, and I raised two acres of Beef Steak tomatoes to sell to the local Hunts Cannery. Planting more than 1200 tomato plants was tough -- picking 2 tons of tomatoes was even rougher. It is far more fun to visit the gardens and buy a few tomato plants!
 

That is how I will be getting ready for spring time, planting tomatoes in our garden -- but only a few!
 
How about you? What kind of spring time readying are you planning? Does it involve any sprucing up?

 

 

Need or want help with it? Feel free to take advantage of our Springtime Spruce Up Special for March.

 

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