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I 'agt* 1» -IM A1M)K \1KR »IKH \I. I). WKDINF.SI) . MAHCIl 1.1. 1985 Many plants grow well in shade Klemm backs bill on homestead exemptions » nicnhloH n»r&nns/<niilH Iwnpfit nrnnprtv t»* orants T think wp "sn^iflllv adanted hOUSilll Selecting landscape materials for shady areas can be difficult. I^awns are hard to maintain in the shade, as are many flowers and small shrubs. While all plants need some light to grow, there are several annual and perennial plants which will do quite well in shady locations. Impatiens are perhaps the easiest to grow and least demanding of the shade an­ nuals. Many hybirds with star patterns on the flowers are now available. Impatiens are also an excellent choice for hanging baskets Often planted with The (extensio"n) People AMftVL impatiens, wax begonias are another good choice for shade areas. They tend to be compact growing and flower for most of the summer. Coleus is a popular foliage plant for shady spots. Many striking colors and leaf forms are available. One additional annual for shade, which is not •ell-known, is browallia. Available in shades of lavendar- blue and pure white, this plant does well in beds or in hanging baskets. There are several perennial groundcover plants which will do well in shade. Once established, most tend to spread in a relatively short time to provide an excellent natural carpet. Several do need proc- tection from winter winds and sun, however, to prevent burn injury. Bugleweed, or "Ajuga rep- tans," is a popular groundcover. These plants have somewhat purplish-bronze foliage and get deep blue flowers on fetor to five inch stalks in spring. Bugleweed spreads rapidly when growing in a favorable site Winter protection is needed. Japanese spurge or pachysandra is another ex­ cellent groundcover for shade. Protection from winter wind and sun is essential. Pachysandra forms a very attractive dense mat of foliage that will get up to a foot in height. Common periwinkle, or "Vinca minor," is another at­ tractive groundcover that is somewhat vinelike in growth. Branches will root as they creep along the ground. Purplish flowers are also very attractive. The main precautions are to avoid poorly drained sites and to provide winter protection. English ivy, or "Hedera helix" is a vinelike groundcover that will readily climb brick, wood, or stone walls. Well drained, organc soils are best. Plan on plenty of room for these plants to spread. Another very vigorous, spreading groundcover is lily-of- the- valley. This plant will grow about anywhere, and often spreads into the lawn or other garden areas. But it is popular because of the flowers and extremely low maintenance requirements. There are many other plants for shade areas; these are/some of the more popular ones. Contact Bruce Spangenberg for additional information at the McHenry County Cooperative Extension Service, 789 McHenry Ave., P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, 60098. 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We already give low-income disabled people Circuit Breaker property tax grants. I think we should go one step further, and extend the Homestead Exemp­ tions to all disabled people, regardless of their incomes." The 1970 Illinois Constitution allowed homestead exemptions to the local property tax. Presently, senior citizens can have their property's equalized assessed valuation (EAV) reduced by $2,000 under the Senior Citizens' Homestead Exemption. A General Homestead Exemption allows an EAV reduction of $3,500. In cases where property im­ provements result in increased assessment, a Homestead Improvement Exemption can be granted, resulting in up to $30,000 in reductions to the EAV, depending on the cost of the improvement. Disabled veterans who reside in 4'specially adapted housing" may also qualify for reductions of up to $30,000 in their EAV. 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