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PAGE 8 - MADISON MESSENGER - April 18, 2021 www.madisonmessengernews.com To learn more about the Madison County Master Gardeners program, call the OSU Extension Office at (740) 852-0975. HOME-AUTO-BUSINESS CHANEY & THOMAS INSURANCE Since 1927 Call your Local Independent Agent for a quote! 104 Lafayette St., London, OH 43140 740-852-2323 Representing The Cincinnati Insurance Co. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY for ADVANCED COMFORT NELSON & BALL HEATING & COOLING 740-852-9696 132 E. Center Street, London, OH State ID#25864 • Free Estimates • Residential, Commercial, and Industrial • Factory-Trained Technicians • Licensed, Bonded, Fully Insured www.carrier.com Deeann, Ty, Gloria, Ty, Tina Tina cntinsurance@live.com People are comfortable around us. Very, merry, merry marigolds! Harriet Dana Madison County Master Gardener Spring has arrived. You’re itching to go to the garden center. You want to make a colorful splash. You want to impress the neighbors. You also want to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. But the last thing you want is to commit to hours “babying” fussy flowers. What to plant? Marigolds! Marigolds are very fragrant, especially when the leaves are crushed. They are often planted to repel insects. (When visiting India, we were handed marigold “leis” to ward off flying insects.) Marigolds are very tolerant of deer and central Ohio’s heavy clay soil. They like to be planted in a sunny spot (six-plus hours of sunlight), and they like to be watered occasionally, especially during summer dry spells. To improve the appearance and promote more flowering, cut off the old seed heads periodically through the summer. There are several types of marigolds: American or African (Tagetes erecta), French (Tagetes patula), triploid hybrids (Tagetes erecta x Tagetes patula) and signet (Tagetes tenuifolia). All varieties are annuals, which means you need to plan them every year, bloom throughout the summer, and die after fall’s first frost. The American or African marigold (T. erecta) is tall (1 to 3 ft.) and has large globular (2-4”) flower heads in shades of yellow, orange, bicolored or white. Although often called “African,” this plant is native to Mexico and Central America. Because of its height, the American marigold needs to be planted toward the back of the flowerbed and may require staking. The French marigold (T. patula) is compact and typically grows 0.5 to 1 foot tall. Its flower can be single, semi-double, double, or crested and comes in shades of orange, yellow, red and bicolor. It, too, is madison Messenger Distribution: 13,500 • Published Sundays Jim Durban ......................Office Manager Grant Zerkle .............Advertising Manager Kristy Zurbrick .................................Editor Becky Barker....................Office Assistant Brittany Zerkle ...............Graphic Designer 78 S. Main St. London, Ohio 43140 (740) 852-0809 madison@columbusmessenger.com www.madisonmessengernews.com Marigolds come in a variety of colors, sizes and heights, attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and are easy to grow. native to Mexico and Central America. Triploid hybrids combine the large flowers of the American marigold with the compact size of the French marigold. These vigorous hybrids, which appear to be unaffected by intense summer heat, grow 10 to 18 inches tall, and their flowers are typically 2 to 3 inches. The lesser known signet marigold (T. tenuifolia) has smaller flowers and leaves than other marigolds. It, too, comes in yellow, orange, gold or bicolored. Its height will be about 1 to 2 feet. You can start marigolds from seed four to six weeks prior to the last frost day, usually around the first week of April, or you can wait until the soil is warm and sow the seeds directly into the ground. A third option is to purchase seedling plants at your favorite garden store and plant after Mother’s Day. Each plant will create a mound. Seedlings should be planted about a foot apart to allow for ample bushing. Marigolds have few problems. The most common pest is mites, which causes the leaves to lose their green color and have a weblike appearance. Occasionally, especially during wet weather, Botrytis blight causes the flowers to turn brown with a gray mold. Should this happen, pick off and destroy the infected flowers. Merry, merry planting — marigolds! Did you know? Outdoor remodels and landscaping projects can add valuable curb appeal to homes. The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Landscape Professionals agree that certain projects offer significant returns when selling a home. The NAR says these are the 10 most appealing outdoor features to buyers: • standard lawn care; • overall landscape upgrade; • new patio; • new wood deck; • softscaping; • sod lawn; • seed lawn; • outdoor firepit; • outdoor fireplace; • new pool.
www.madisonmessengernews.com April 18, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 9 Take time to figure out right insulation for you West Jeff will hold Shred-It Day on May 8 West Jefferson will hold a shred-it day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 8 at village hall. Documents can be dropped off for shredding; binder clips must removed but staples can remain. For more information, call the Water Department at (614) 879-8655, option 1. When thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less glamourous components of the home, such as structure, plumbing, heating and cooling, and insulation, other improvements may be for naught. A home insulation project certainly doesn’t offer the wow factor of a kitchen remodel, but insulation serves a vital function in the house that helps keep people comfortable and reduces energy consumption. Insulation is typically placed in areas where air escapes, such as between the stud cavities inside the walls and in the attic, and serves to slow and reduce heat transfer. The U.S. Department of Energy says between 50 percent and 70 percent of the energy used in homes is for heating and cooling. By improving home insulation, homeowners can make their homes more comfortable, consistent and efficient. In fact, the ENERGY STAR program overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, says homeowners stand to save an average of 15 percent on heating and cooling costs by adding proper insulation. To do so, homeowners can take a crash course in home insulation and find the products that fit their needs. • Blanket batts and rolls. Blanket batts and rolls typically are constructed with fiberglass, so proper safety gear, such as a mask and gloves, is needed when handling them. Installing this type of insulation is relatively easy since the materials are designed to fit the standard width between studs, rafters and floor joists. • Loose fill. Loose fill is usually made of fiberglass or cellulose (recycled paper fiber). It is blown or sprayed into place with pneumatic equipment. Loose fill can be ideal for hard-to-reach areas in attics or inside wall cavities. It is good for adding insulation to irregularly shaped areas. Since it requires special equipment, this is a job best left to professionals. • Sprayed foam. Sprayed foam is just as the name implies, a foam made from polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, cementitious, or other materials that are applied by a spray container. DIYers who need only small applications can use canned products. Large quantities are pressure-sprayed by professionals. • Foam board/rigid foam panels. Ideal for unfinished walls, such as basement or foundation walls, floors and ceilings, these are boards of polyurethane or polystyrene. Foam boards tend to reduce energy consumption more effectively than other types of insulation. BOYD GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Opening Doors Since 1992 RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL SALES & SERVICE OF ALL DOORS & OPENERS DO IT YOURSELF PACKAGES SERVING MADISON & ALL SURROUNDING COUNTIES EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Homeowners considering upgrading their insulation or amending existing insulation should do their homework on the type of insulation that will be most effective for their homes. Great Service & Fair Pricing CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES ON NEW & REPLACEMENT DOORS. (740) 852-2483
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