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squirrels, toads, and other wildlife
by thinking in terms of their basic
requirements: food, water, and
shelter. By planting the right
plants, a supply of nuts, acorns,
fruits, and grains can supply a
ready source of food for your new
yard “guests.”
Plants also provide shelter from
predators and harsh weather condi
tions. Add a birdbath, birdfeeder,
or a shallow bowl of water, and
you’ve created a hospitable habitat
for wildlife and a peaceful oasis
for your family.
Fragrance Gardens
Your local garden center is an
excellent source of fragrant plants
that will thrive in your area. Give
some thought as to the placement
of your garden, such as along your
front porch or in places where the
scents can waft into the house—
such as nearby a frequently opened
door or window.
Herb Gardens
Herb gardens are highly practi
cal, fragrant, easy-to-maintain-and
slightly out of the ordinary. You
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can build your garden around the
herbs and spices you use most
often, or use a seasonal plan, grow
ing spices in the winter for holiday
sweets and herbs in the summer for
outdoor barbecues.
Popular herbs include dill,
coriander, parsley, mint, thyme and
basil, and there are a number of
fragrant and flavorful spices you
can cultivate.
Water Gardens
Water gardens are a nice way to
add a tranquil comer or focal point
to even the most frequently used
garden, and they can be easily
adapted to small areas.
To build your water garden,
purchase a fiberglass pool or PVC
liner or, for a smaller water fea
ture, use one of the many decora
tive, ready-made containers avail
able in most garden centers.
Partially immerse containers of
water-loving plants and add fish,
rocks, and creative garden acces
sories.
Wildflower Gardens
Wildflower gardens have a
charm all their own, and since they
deliberately incorporate a natural
ized look, they require little main
tenance other than watering.
Select wildflower seeds or
plants that grow well in your area
and make sure you determine
whether they need shade or sun.
Plant wildflowers in bunches or
clumps, rather than in neat rows,
and choose flowers that will bloom
at different times of the year for
year-round color.
Cut Flower Gardens
Whether you’re creating a
spectacular centerpiece for a spe
cial occasion or simply placing
flowers on your breakfast table
every morning, cut flower gardens
give you a chance to take whatever
you need, without worrying how
your frequent “plundering” will
affect the appearance of your care
fully-tended front border.
Pick a small and secluded area
where cuttings won’t be easily
missed, and prepare the soil well
with compost. Provide easy access
to your garden by building a path
into your design.
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as a window-frame material. In
Europe, vinyl windows have
enjoyed widespread acceptance
since the 19505, while in the U.S.
their popularity has grown steadily
since the late 19605. All the while,
“new vinyls” have been developed
specifically for windows, adding
to the popularity of vinyl windows
even for upscale renovations. It’s
no surprise that vinyl outsells alu
minum, wood and steel and is the
preferred material for window
replacement. Vinyl is a natural for
windows for good reasons. It’s
durable and cleans easily. It is
easy to mold-and-cut into any
shape. (See illustration.) And it’s a
good insulator.
Aesthetically speaking, vinyl
offers you a choice of colors (pure
vinyl is clear) and this color
becomes an inherent part of the
window frame, which means the
frame never needs painting.
Several colors are available as
standard, including woodgrain pat
terns.
Windows Just Keep Getting
Better
Most window-shoppers eventu
ally learn that poly vinyl chloride
(also called PVC, or just “vinyl,”
for short) is basically the right
stuff for windows, but the more
astute shoppers also learn that
there are hundreds of different for
mulations of vinyl.
Today, the best vinyl windows
are very, very good. They are
made from high impact, ductile
vinyls with generous amounts of
expensive additives, such as
acrylic impact modifiers and
sophisticated stabilizers. They
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last for the life of your home.
Also, the best vinyl windows
are made with premium materials
extruded into multi-chamber
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