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I TOE HERALD My Create curb appeal with container gardening Curb appeal is the term realtors use to describe a potential buyer s mi tiat reaction to a home That reaction establishes a home unique character sets it apart from others on the block and creates a warm inviting feeling Unfortunately curb appeal is like sex appeal you either have it or you don t If you re selling your home or just trying to improve its front door looks curb appeal is critical How ever if your home have it don t despair According to the container garden experts at Duraco Products manufacturers of Garden Scene brand decorative plastic adding curb appeal is as simpli and inexpensive as adding several slntegi placed planters tilled w brightly colored flower And ih project doesn require hours back Budget important for travellers A family of four vacationing by car this summer in Canada should budget an average of 170 50 daily for food and lodging plus 75 for each 500 km of driving the Hamilton Automobile Club reports Average lodging and meal ex are based on rates and prices for more than 2 CAAAAA inspected and approved lodgings and restaurants in CAAAAA Tourbooks Lodging rates used by include a dai ly charge per child although some establishments do not charge for children Dming expenses repre sent three meals per day and in elude a vanty of restaurants The says a family of two adults and two children can expect to spend 10 a day for lodging and a day for meals There are significant regional dif ferences in lodging and food costs The province of Quebec has the highest average lodging and meal rates 58 and 28 respective ly Saskatchewan has the lowest average lodging rate at and the Yukon Territory has the lowest average food rate per person at 17 25 Vacation costs depend on a farm ly s preference and budget but higher costs can be expected ing popular travel periods and near large metropolitan areas To save on lodgings the Club recommends making reservations to ensure availability of the lodg ings that best suit your budget CAAAAA provide special value and guaranteed member rates If it is not possible to make a reservation in advance travellers should arrive at tions early enough to have a of accommodation and prices Meal costs can be reduced by ing the main meal at midday to take advantage of lower lunch prices picnicking or enjoying early bird dinnerspecials Where motoring is concerned the family can expect to pay 8 for each km driven HAC driving budget is based on a Ford Tempo with an automatic transmission driven 24 kilometres per year The includes gasoline and maintenance and an allowance for tire wear Costs will be higher or lower depending upon the fuel economy of individual vehicles Motoring expenses are based on the CAA publication CAA Car Costs which will soon be available from HAC offices breaking labor A tasteful splash of color is cnli tor curb appeal Most city and suburban homes feature an expanse ot green grass accented by trees shrubs and While treen is an attractive summer color too much becomes monotonous Adding a number of attractive planters filled with red white low or blue flowers helps break up the fercLii and draws attention to areas you want to highlight For example Garden Scene new Dura Cotu planter accurately rcsem a clay pot in style and finish but because it made of it won chip crack or discolor like clay It clay colored terra f en any exterior planting scheme and the planters can be placed around shrubs or evergreens or along walks and borders When filled with urns petunias or mangolds the Dura Cotta helps add needed color to the front of a home For elevated porches decks or entries or around stairs Garden Scene Contemporary Urn is per feet Its clean uncluttered lines and white stone like finish help ate any When filled with large red geraniums vine and asparagus ferns any entry become truly When combined with brightly filled Dura on the rs or walk a home effect is created The Garden experts po out that from yard container garden has several advantages First it adds curb appeal Second you can add color where you want when you want Because the containers are portable they can be moved to create an effect you want whenever you want Third compared to perennial plant container gardening is and less time consum And finally except for watering and nj I requires a minimum of ma Cultivating and weed nt To add curb appeal to home the easy take a from the Garden Scene experts Try conta gardening front yard MEET LAURA BERRY Thursday August 630900 pm AT MAIN ST S GEORGETOWN 8777654 Refreshments will be Served Originals OnDisplay ADD COLOR AND CURB APPEAL to the front of any home with Garden Scenes new Contemporary Urn left and Dura planters When the urns are filled with geraniums vinca vines and asparagus ferns and combined with flowerfilled Dura Cottas a warm homey feeling is created Tips for cartravel safety during summer months School out the summer is here and time for a family get away But before you get on the road whether you re headed to a tour st attraction just a few hours from home or a spot a few driving days away make sure to pack the following items which can be helpful in case of an on the road emergency Vehicle registration and proof of ownership Evidence of vehicle insurance check expiration date Auto club identification and road service phone number Cyalume safer than road flares no batteries needed wind proof and waterproof Spare tire jack lug wrench jumper cables and kit aid kit Empty one gallon container for gas Can of engine oil spare pans fan belt ruses Fire extinguisher Bring your pool to an analyst before it sends you to4one Ifywie little about pool tare Computerized i simple pool water Well test a it I hen we 11 a tie pi lot pool Our trained deleu before indent on mom on the worn out pool maintenance pool to make miming rttiiK Bring your pool to BioGuard ACADIAN POOLS 1 34 Guelph St GEORGETOWN 8779562