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		<title>Be Smart in Property Investment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Li</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Property investment is still the most popular as one of the best investment in UK. Property owners and people who get involve in property business earn a magnificent profit of the business itself. With the increase of pricing in long terms, that’s the reason why people must think about property investment. How to get an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.propertyinvestmentproject.co.uk">Property investment</a> is still the most popular as one of the best investment in UK. Property owners and people who get involve in property business earn a magnificent profit of the business itself. With the increase of pricing in long terms, that’s the reason why people must think about <a href="http://www.propertyinvestmentproject.co.uk/">property</a> investment. How to get an information and advice from an expert? It’s so easy, just visit propertyinvestmentproject.co.uk and you’ll discover the world of property investment. There’s a lot of information that you can get in this website, such as story, forum, discussion and also a tips on buying a property. You can become a rich people if you know how to multiply your money, and this website will assist you to be like that.</p>
<p>One of the investments is a mortgage investment. Mortgage has played a major role since a landlords and investors able to buy a lot of investment property. Therefore, mortgage is growth so rapidly. Investors need to have a minimum of 130% requirement for rental cover if they want to previously. But currently, it need only 100% and the best part, some of it even none. You can get more sources in this website and in addition, you will get a clear picture and not doing mistakes. There’s also a few related blogs that you can check it out such as daily property news, resources for mortgage info, hub for landlords and a lot more. You can give comment as well and also a question and they will not let you down. So, if you want to become like<a href="http://www.propertyinvestmentproject.co.uk/blog/category/sarah-beeny/"> Sarah Beeny</a> who knows everything about property investment, you better visit <a href="http://www.propertyinvestmentproject.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.propertyinvestmentproject.co.uk</a> this website and start to learn all about it. There are a lot of benefits that you can expect once you’ll invest your money in property, and this website is one of the most recommended website for those who have an intention to make an investment.</p>
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		<title>A different Choice of Installment Loans</title>
		<link>http://bigredhouse.net/2008/09/23/a-different-choice-of-installment-loans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s a lot of benefit of unsecured installment loan. It’s a free-hassle and you even no paperworks and it’s a fast approval. Believe it or not, the process takes only a day to get approved. Tinkcash.com provides the facilities that you can apply. Te interest rates are flexible whereby the charges as low as 75% [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s a lot of benefit of unsecured installment loan. It’s a free-hassle and you even no paperworks and it’s a fast approval. Believe it or not, the process takes only a day to get approved. Tinkcash.com provides the facilities that you can apply. Te interest rates are flexible whereby the charges as low as 75% lower than normal payday loans. Customers can apply <a href="http://www.thinkcash.com/">personal loans</a> anytime that they wish, day or night. Thinkcash.com offer only $1 per day for each $1000 that you’ve borrowed for small loan or short term loans and 24 cent for long term loans, thus it’s a big saving for customers. Other companies that offer similar services charge 521% to 782% APR while thinkcash.com only charge 365% APR. So, just calculate how much that we can save. And for those who need emergency cash, this is a good opportunity to check this website. Its so easy to apply it, rather than to fill up a form if you apply through a finance company and takes a lot of time.<br />
Thinkcash.com offers a loan range from $250 to $2500 for those who need instant cash with fast approval. In addition, they will increase an amount if you pay the installment accordingly. It’s not necessary to have a permanent job to apply the loans; as long as you have fixed income then you’ll entitle to apply it. Thinkcash.com has designed a flexible <a href="http://www.thinkcash.com/installment-loans.aspx">installment loans</a> plan that will not burden customers with a hidden cost, just like other similar company offers you. We only pay an interest for the loan that we have borrowed. They will make sure that customers will no need to pay more than $100 per payment, and it is an auto debit, so no need to remember your due date or need to go to the bank to pay the installment. An additional charges will only takes place if you fail to pay an installment after your due date, or you skip your payment.<br />
In fact, if you can manage to settle your debts completely at one time, there’s no penalties will be charge and you can expect a very convenience loan facilities that thinkcash.com can provide us. Make sure that you can pay whatever you’ve borrowed to avoid extra charges, thus can burden you. Even it’s so easy to get this kind of facilities, but do borrow based on your capability to pay the installment. Customers can seek an advice from financial advisor at thinkcash.com before you proceed with your application.</p>
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		<title>Payday loans with a 24 hour turnaround</title>
		<link>http://bigredhouse.net/2008/09/23/payday-loans-with-a-24-hour-turnaround/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever visited www.paydayone.com? Do you know the benefits of PaydayOne.com which are offered by its customers? PaydayOne.com is an alternative for those who want to make loans in United States of America. PaydayOne.com is originated and based in the United States. PaydayOne.com is a company which offers advance payday. It is a company [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever visited www.paydayone.com? Do you know the benefits of PaydayOne.com which are offered by its customers? PaydayOne.com is an alternative for those who want to make loans in United States of America. PaydayOne.com is originated and based in the United States. PaydayOne.com is a company which offers advance payday. It is a company which gives the service of lending money in the area of the United States. Since it is a United States-based company, the advance payday is made only in the states of the United States. The advance payday offered by PaydayOne.com is known as Payday Cash Advance. The customers can get turnaround in only 24 hours. PaydayOne.com also has the service of lending and helping customers to access directly to their accounts.<br />
Since PaydayOne.com also known as ‘<a href="http://www.paydayone.com/loan-cost-and-terms.aspx">State Licensed Payday Loans</a>’, your application of loan will be sold to the bidder which has highest place among the bidders. <a href="http://www.paydayone.com">Payday loans</a> also secure your loan from being administered by laws of federal and state. In addition, expensive fees may be charged to your payday loan application, since your information can be accessed by anyone. Through payday loan, it is important for the loaner to have state license. ‘State Licensed Payday Loans’ are important for those who want to apply for payday loan. In order to secure your loans which have high interest and protected under the state law, ensure that your payday loans are protected under state license.<br />
PaydayOne.com is a legal online lending company. The payday loans which are offered by PaydayOne.com are valid and protected under the state laws. The private payday loans from PaydayOne.com are dedicated for those who want to make secured, protected loans. Furthermore, the private payday loans of PaydayOne.com are low in cost and absolutely ensure your security. It is safe to apply for PaydayOne.com private payday loans. Thus, log on to PaydayOne.com and apply your payday loans through PaydayOne.com.</p>
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		<title>Why carpet and flooring is important to interior design?</title>
		<link>http://bigredhouse.net/2008/09/23/why-carpet-and-flooring-is-important-to-interior-design/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:24:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you facing the problem of choosing the best carpet and flooring for your home? Have you ever faced the dilemma of ending up living in a dull plain interior design at home even though after including varieties of carpets and flooring? In order to design your home with interesting and attractive flooring designs, you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you facing the problem of choosing the best <a href="http://www.empiretoday.com">carpet</a> and flooring for your home? Have you ever faced the dilemma of ending up living in a dull plain interior design at home even though after including varieties of carpets and flooring? In order to design your home with interesting and attractive flooring designs, you have to be smart in complementing the types and the colours of your wall. There are two types of flooring alternatives which are <a href="http://www.empiretoday.com/Products/Hardwood-Flooring">hardwood flooring</a> and carpet. There are varieties of carpet and hardwood flooring which can be chosen from.<br />
Hardwood flooring is getting famous among interior design lovers nowadays. The easy to clean hardwood flooring makes it the most chosen and preferred flooring at many homes. There are two varieties of hardwood flooring which are traditional hardwood and specialty hardwood. It is essential for families to choose hardwood flooring for the interior designs of their homes. The texture and material of hardwood flooring makes appealing environment. The difference in style and tones of wood gives more varieties to the design of your home. For instance, the English-country style is perfect for the use of hardwood flooring. The colour of hardwood flooring which is classic soothes the mood of your eyes.<br />
Instead of hardwood flooring, carpet can be chosen to design your home. The material of carpet gives comfort to those who love to step on soft, gentle surfaces. Carpet has a huge diversity of categories. There are so many types of carpets which you can choose from. There are materials of wool, textures, plushes, friezes, berbers, and loops. It is important to have carpet for your flooring to give warmth and extra flair to your home decoration. Apart from that, carpet will protect your feet from any harmful materials. When you step on the carpet, your feet will be secured from stain or any dangerous objects.<br />
The use of hardwood flooring or carpet will add more attraction to you home decoration. The bright and blazing colour will perfect the design of your home. The combination of colour will help you relax your mind and soul. That is the reasons why a lot of people share their <a href="http://bathstories.empiretoday.com/">Empire Today Bath Stories</a>. Even though it is quite simple to use hardwood flooring, hardwood flooring is still one of the best alternatives to add style to your home decoration. The surface of hardwood flooring which is non-slip will make your feet step happily in your home. Thus, make your choice for unique and mesmerizing home decoration.</p>
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		<title>A Good Marriage within a Warm House</title>
		<link>http://bigredhouse.net/2008/09/21/video-about-maintaining-a-good-marriage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Li</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Marriage therapy is the method that can save our marriage from ended with a divorce. It offers a solution that can help to save our marriage. Counseling is one of the solution and one of the therapies that can solve that problem. It can be solved via good communication and a couple can work together [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marriage therapy is the method that can save our marriage from ended with a divorce. It offers a solution that can help to save our marriage. Counseling is one of the solution and one of the therapies that can solve that problem. It can be solved via good communication and a couple can work together the couple can rebuild a marriage rather than to choose a divorce.<br />
One of an authority that can help you to save your marriage is <a href="http://s519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/mamajama202/?action=view&amp;current=MarriageFitness.flv">Mort Fertel</a>. It has an international recognition for saving <a href="http://s519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/mamajama202/?action=view&amp;current=MarriageFitness.flv">marriage</a>. Mort Fertel will give you an advice on how to solve your marriage problem. They have created a proven ways to change your life to become a normal life, like you and your husband/wife gone through before. The <a href="http://s519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/mamajama202/?action=view&amp;current=MarriageFitness.flv">counseling</a>, normally will finish in very short period, or until the marriage will be back to normal. The counseling normally will begin with listening, and then they will analyze the problems. After that, it will find a way to solve your marriage problem and get a conclusion as well. All their counselors are well trained and they were an expert, in fact they’re well knowledge in terms of a client desire. A good marriage counselor will not let their customer’s down, or blame the customers.</p>
<p>There is one video that I recommend you to watch if you plan to seek for counseling advice. The movie is located at http://en.sevenload.com/videos/s9Fdvvb-Marriage-Counseling-and-Therapy-in-New-York-City. After watching this video, I get many invaluable advices in maintaining a good marriage relationship.</p>
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		<title>Puerto Vallarta Residentials</title>
		<link>http://bigredhouse.net/2008/09/15/puerto-vallarta-residentials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Li</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people dream is to have a pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds which most famous being called a villa. In Roman times a villa was an independent rural settlement of some consequence, distinguished archaeologically by a central building with heated rooms, baths, mosaic pavements, or sophisticated architectural details such as columns. Around [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people dream is to have a pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds which most famous being called a villa. In Roman times a villa was an independent rural settlement of some consequence, distinguished archaeologically by a central building with heated rooms, baths, mosaic pavements, or sophisticated architectural details such as columns. Around the central buildings there may be barns and agricultural facilities, since the villa was usually the social and economic focus of a substantial estate. A villa was originally an upper-class country house, though since its origins in Roman times the idea and function of a villa has evolved considerably. There are variety of private <a href="http://www.pvrpv.com/">Puerto Vallarta villas</a> and condos to fit most budgets. The private villas are spacious, yet intimate and with a personal staff to pamper our every need that is able to provide us, with the highest level of personal attention and service possible. People will enjoy their vacation during staying in the villa. A vacation stay in a private villa, on the other hand, is getting off the beaten path. It is an entirely unique, special and memorable experience. Instead of having Puerto Vallarta villas people can also choose <a href="http://www.pvrpv.com/">Puerto Vallarta Condos</a> which is very suit to the people that need a breather from the stress of every day life and looking for something relaxing and spectacular, yet not too far away. Not only looking for beautiful beaches, water sports, great shopping, gourmet restaurants, outstanding golf courses, tennis, family activities, arts, music and nightlife&#8230;but also want to experience the real culture of Mexico and stay in a luxury private villa with a full staff and all of the amenities. If you deserve to be pampered&#8230;and to top it all off, you don&#8217;t want to lose the intimate charm of true Mexican hospitality. We can see the beauty of Mexico from our own private <a href="http://www.pvrpv.com/Puerto_Vallarta_Rentals.php">Puerto Vallarta Rentals</a>.</p>
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		<title>The mortgage rate in Canadian Real Estate Industry</title>
		<link>http://bigredhouse.net/2008/09/07/the-mortgage-rate-in-canadian-real-estate-industry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s very important to get a service from a reputable real estate broker in Canada. Good real estate broker will suggest only the best places that we able to look after and maintained. A location that well developed and fast moving will benefit us if we have an opportunity to buy a house in Canada. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s very important to get a service from a reputable <a href="http://www.horizonproperties.ca/">real estate broker in Canada</a>. Good real estate broker will suggest only the best places that we able to look after and maintained. A location that well developed and fast moving will benefit us if we have an opportunity to <a href="http://www.horizonproperties.ca/buyers/">buy a house in Canada</a>. It can give us a huge income, if we want to sell or rent it in future, because of an increase of the land and house value.<br />
One good example of real estate in Canada is Montreal. It is reported that it growth so rapidly whereby it is reported that more than 200,000 households plan to <a href="http://www.horizonproperties.ca/montreal/">buy a house in Montreal</a>. Besides, a local realtor says there’s an increase by 50% of an average price of property, especially in Greater Montreal. And surprisingly, it takes only a year for the increments. A factor that makes real estate in Montreal grow fast compared to other states is because of certain reasons, such as low interest rates, economy growth, more jobs opportunities and rental unit vacancy rates which can be considered as low and affordable. There’s no doubt and investor can make a lot of money if they can buy a property in Montreal. Do look for the best real estate broker and don’t waste the opportunity.</p>
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		<title>Home Equity Line of Credit for Real Estate</title>
		<link>http://bigredhouse.net/2008/09/07/home-equity-line-of-credit-for-real-estate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mortgage interest rates are basically high to cater the sale of the mortgage. The investors will find ways in getting more profit from the mortgage sale.
In order to have more profit from the loan which gives more interest, the originator will keep the loan circulating, so that they will continually have sufficient money. The money [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ditech.com">Mortgage interest rates</a> are basically high to cater the sale of the mortgage. The investors will find ways in getting more profit from the mortgage sale.</p>
<p>In order to have more profit from the loan which gives more interest, the originator will keep the loan circulating, so that they will continually have sufficient money. The money is used for new mortgages which bring more profit. The secondary market investors can either buy or sell the mortgages. Through mortgage-backed securities, the investors can resale the grouped mortgages. Government chartered companies, plus insurance companies, pension funds, and securities dealers are current renowned secondary market investors. In order to have more profit from the loan which gives more interest, the originator will keep the loan circulating, so that they will continually have sufficient money</p>
<p>The interest rates of mortgage are fixed according to economical condition. If the economy is stable, the interest will be higher. However, if the economy is demolishing, the interest will be lower. Reverse mortgage gives you several advantages. First, a reverse mortgage loan will not lead to foreclosure on your home due to missed payments. Secondly, your are not require to make any monthly payments, and repayment of the reverse mortgage will not due until that particular land or property is not fully belong to you. And also, unlike a traditional <a href="http://www.ditech.com/equity">home equity loan</a><a href="http://www.ditech.com/equity">s</a>, you do not have to make any calculation in order to make your income is balance with your debt. Now, the bank will determine how much <a href="http://www.ditech.com/equity">home equity line of credit</a> that you’re entitles to apply.</p>
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		<title>Case Study: Maximize Your Investment Return Using Real Estate Software</title>
		<link>http://bigredhouse.net/2008/08/29/case-study-maximize-your-investment-return-using-real-estate-software/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the volatility in today’s real estate market, it’s more important than ever to understand the numbers before you buy. As my grandmother used to say, know how deep the pool is before you jump in! The right software can do just that (metaphorically speaking, of course), turning an often confusing and intimidating analysis [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all the volatility in today’s real estate market, it’s more important than ever to understand the numbers before you buy. As my grandmother used to say, know how deep the pool is before you jump in! The right software can do just that (metaphorically speaking, of course), turning an often confusing and intimidating analysis into a straight-forward (and dare I say “fun”) exercise. The following case study looks at real estate investment analysis software, and how it can be used by investors—novice and professional, alike—to assess the financial viability and risk of a property.</p>
<p>This case study analyzes real world properties using real estate investment analysis software by GreyStone Analytics (full disclosure: I’m the founder and CEO of GreyStone Analytics, so please forgive any bias). The goal of the study is not to promote a particular software product, but to show how such analysis tools can help investors make profitable decisions.</p>
<p><strong>The scenario:</strong> You have $25,000 you want to invest in real estate. You want to maximize your financial return while minimizing risk.</p>
<p><strong>The problem:</strong> There are several properties to choose from in your area. How do you select the right one? You need an effective way to evaluate and compare investment financials.</p>
<p><strong>The solution:</strong> Use real estate investment analysis software to quickly, simply and effectively evaluate the financial viability and risk of all your options.</p>
<h4>About the Property</h4>
<p>As the basis for this case study, I looked through real estate listings in my hometown of York, PA. There were several listings that met the criteria for the investor scenario described above. Let’s start by looking at one property in particular:</p>
<p>Property A (Codorus Manor):<br />
Purchase Price: $159,900<br />
Number of Units: 4<br />
Total Monthly Rent: $2,125<br />
Property Tax: $3,150<br />
Other Operating Costs: $580/month (property management) + $100/month (maintenance)<br />
Closing Costs: $3,000<br />
Estimated Cost of Resale: 7.0% of sales price<br />
Loan: 30-year fixed rate @ 6.000%</p>
<p>Of the $25,000 the investor has to invest, we assume $3,000 goes to closing costs and the remaining $22,000 is used as a down payment. That translates into a loan of $137,900 ($159,900 purchase price MINUS $22,000 down payment).</p>
<p>Before diving into the analysis, we need to make a few more assumptions regarding future revenue, costs and resale valuation. While it’s difficult to accurately predict future market trends, the GreyStone software automatically displays historical zip code-level market data to provide context for these assumptions. For instance, Property A is in the 17404 zip code. According to the software, the median rent for this zip code increased by an average annual rate of 2.7% (from 1990 to 2000). The user can modify the assumption based on his/her knowledge of the market, but for purposes of this analysis we’ll use the historical rate of 2.7%. We assume operating costs and taxes increase by 2.0% annually, and the property has an average vacancy rate of 3.0%.</p>
<p>Similarly, we must make assumptions regarding the property’s resale value. Most software packages allow you to choose from a few different valuation methodologies. The GreyStone software, for instance, allows you to estimate the property’s future value using any one of the following methods:</p>
<ul>
<li>Annual Appreciation</li>
<li>Cap Rate (based on current year Net Operating Income)</li>
<li>Cap Rate (based on next year Net Operating Income)</li>
<li>Gross Rent Multiplier</li>
</ul>
<p>For purposes of this example, we’ll use the annual appreciation method. Again, we’ll apply the historical market data from the software, which shows a 3.5% annual increase in median home value for the zip code.</p>
<p>While the software lets you go into much more detail (e.g., capital expenses, variable interest rates, interest only/balloon loans, refinancing, passive loss assumptions, unit level revenue/vacancy assumptions, reimbursable expenses, etc.), we’ll keep this example relatively simple.</p>
<p>The software walks the user through a set of input screens: Property, Loan, Revenue, and Costs. An example of the Property input screen is shown below (note, the Market Data in the lower-left corner is automatically generated by the software, based on the zip code entered by the user).</p>
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		<title>Winterizing Tips for your Lawn and Garden</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your outdoor plants have worked hard for you all summer, making your yard a place you’re proud to call home. Properly winterizing your lawn and garden is an important step toward healthy soil, lush grass, and happy plants next year. Remember to take care of your outdoor accessories, including your lawn equipment, gardening tools, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your outdoor plants have worked hard for you all summer, making your yard a place you’re proud to call home. Properly winterizing your lawn and garden is an important step toward healthy soil, lush grass, and happy plants next year. Remember to take care of your outdoor accessories, including your lawn equipment, gardening tools, and all of your lawn and garden decor. A little time spent this autumn will make your gardening and landscaping efforts easier and more enjoyable next spring!</p>
<p>Let’s start with the easy jobs - First remember to store all of your lawn and garden decor including fragile planters, gazing balls, and your deck furniture. Unglazed terra cotta planters left filled with soil outside will often break in the freezing temperatures so it is best to clean them and place them in a storage area where they are protected from the elements.</p>
<p>Autumn is the time to find your birdfeeders and to start stocking your winter feeding pantry. Soon your many feathered friends will be flocking to your feeders for that nutritious morsel. Remember to keep your feeders full through the winter as the birds need reliable food sources through the winter months.</p>
<p>Now that you’ve done the easy tasks, let’s move on to the more mundane winterizing chores. Start by simply cleaning up the vegetable garden. After the first hard frost, remove the year’s annual plants and the dead vegetation. You can add this material to your compost pile, but make sure you’re not adding material from diseased or pest-infested plants. You’ll want to pull perennial weeds before you mulch your garden down for the winter.</p>
<p>The best part of fall landscape chores is planting the spring-blooming bulbs. Crocus, tulips, and daffodils are a beautiful addition to the early spring landscape.</p>
<p>In the yard there’s the major job of raking leaves. These are great either in the compost pile or as direct mulch on the garden. Perennial flowers may be smothered by a heavy layer of mulch, however. Also, wait to prune your trees until later in the winter.</p>
<p>After the ground freezes you can mulch your perennial flowers and newly planted trees. Certain shrubs will need to be wrapped in burlap to protect them from wind damage, sun scald, and other winter injury.</p>
<p>Moving on to the mechanical tasks of winterizing your lawn and garden - While you might try to procrastinate on these jobs until spring, you’ll be well rewarded for the maintenance you perform this fall. Drain the gas from your lawnmower and string trimmer. Actually it’s best to let your mowers and trimmers simply run out of fuel. If you don’t want to ‘waste’ that little bit of fuel, add a gas conditioner before the long winter. Be sure to follow directions. Also, take the same care with your gardening equipment such as your rotary tiller.</p>
<p>Clean all of your landscaping equipment before you store it away for the long, cold winter. Wash with soap and water, clean the air filter, and change the oil. You’ll find that first lawn mowing job in the spring a little bit easier if you take time to sharpen the blades now. You can protect that freshly sharpened blade by applying a little spray oil to the blades. You can also apply light spray oil to other moving parts such as cables and the throttle controls.</p>
<p>Lastly, drain all of the water from the garden hoses and turn off the taps. Be sure to store your insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in a safe storage area that will not freeze. Make sure these materials are kept away from children and pets!</p>
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