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15 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,N ovem ber 11,2021 insidehalton.com This report is courtesy of Fortun8 Realty. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract.Copyright © 2021 Oakville - A new report has just been released which identifies the 6 most common and costly mistakes that homebuyers make when moving to a larger home. Unlike the experience of buying a first home,when you're looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It's very important for you to understand these issues before you list your home for sale.Not only is there the issue of financing to consider, but you also have to sell your present home at exactly the right time in order to avoid either the financial burden of owning two homes or, just as bad, the dilemma of having no place to live during the gap between closings. In answer to this issue, Industry Insiders have prepared a FREE special report entitled "6 Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home."These six strategies will help you make informed choices before you put your home on the market in anticipation of moving to a larger home.To order a FREE Special Report, to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1.855.720. 4937 and enter 407.You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Get your free special report NOW to find out what you need to know to make your move-up to a larger home worry-free and without complication. Move-up Homebuyers Beware: Free Report Reveals How to Save Thousands Oakville - A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today's market. The fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don't get what they want for their homes and become disillusioned and - worse - financially disadvantaged when they put their homes on the market. As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled "The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar". To order a FREE Special Report, visit https://www.gtahomesoldguaranteed.ca/ seller_mistakes or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-888-343-6354 and enter 1000.You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or Just text SLIP1113 to 555000 Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can get the most money for your home. Which ofThese cosTly homeseller misTakesWillyou makeWhenyou sellyour oakville home? This report is courtesy of James Stanley, Realtor®, RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage 1235 N. Service Rd.West. Suite 100, Oakville, 905 842-7000. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2021 Real Estate Advertorial Pre-winter perennial pruning pointers Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there's more to this beloved season than brightly coloured leaves and action on the gridiron. Gardeners know that spring is an ideal time to plan and plant their favourite flowers and most flavourful fruits and vegetables. However, seasoned gardeners know that gardening is a year-round commitment. Pruning is one of the keys to keeping perennials coming back for years to come, and fall is an ideal time to take on this important task. Pruning perennials in the fall is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, some perennials can be cut down after the first killing frost, while others can be left to benefit wildlife, including birds and insects. Understanding pruning and when to do it this fall can help gardeners lay a strong foundation for their gardens that will benefit them next spring. Why should some perennials be pruned? The College of Agricultural Sciences at Pennsylvania State University notes that perennials that have become diseased or infested with insects are pruned to prevent those problems from resurfacing in the spring. In addi- tion, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, many herba- ceous perennials have old foliage and dying stems after several hard frosts. If dead foliage or dying stems aren't pruned, disease, slugs and other pests can overwinter in the plants. Cutting these plants down to the ground after several hard frosts allows the base of the plant to remain dormant over the winter but makes the plant less hospi- table to disease and insects. Which perennials should I prune? The first step to pruning perennials is to recognize which need to be pruned and which can be left intact for the winter. The Old Farmer's Almanac notes that bee balm and phlox are prone to powdery mildew and should be cut back once they're gone. Hostas har- bour slug eggs, so they, too, should be pruned after a hard frost. Hosta leaves that have fallen on the ground should be removed as well. There's no need to cut back certain perennials if they're healthy. For example, hardy geraniums do not require pruning in the fall, and Penn State Extension notes that hardy perennials like garden mums are more likely to survive a cold winter if they're left intact. That's because the tops of such plants will collect leaves and snow for insulation and moisture over the course of winter. Gardeners who are unsure about fall pruning can speak with their local gardening centre for additional advice regarding which plants to cut back before winter. When to prune perennials Gardeners need not rush to prune perennials in the fall. Diseased or infested plants can be pruned at the first sight of disease or infestation, but gardeners can wait until several hard frosts have occurred before they prune healthy perennials. In gardening parlance, a hard frost refers to when temperatures drop below -2 C. Several hard frosts kill the uppermost growth of most perennials, making this an ideal time to prune them. Pruning perennials in fall can be the first step toward creating an awe-inspiring spring garden. MCC