Style Magazine - May 2022

then just keep the wood clean with soap and water,” he
suggests.
Singer also recommends hosing down metal and
wicker frames and washing with a mild detergent. He
says you should “check all furniture frames for any
issues, such as paint scratches or missing hardware
glides (feet). [And don’t forget to] tighten bolts that may
have loosened over time.”
To revamp the look, you can spruce up your area by
adding colorful new throw pillows or a snappy new
area rug. Add fun lighting with rechargeable colorful
LED lanterns or add a fire table to your space for some
warmth and ambiance during cool summer evenings.
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keep your cushions clean and moisture-resistant. If cushions look
old and worn, try replacing them with a new color for a fresh new
look.”
For teak wood furniture, Singer suggests applying a sealer
after cleaning to prevent the wood from turning grey from
the sun’s UV rays. “If you don’t mind the beautiful patina look,
Tend to the Trees
To get your trees ready for the season, Marianne Waindle,
Arborist at Acorn Arboricultural Services (787tree.com)
in Roseville, says it’s common for many of us to put tree
maintenance last on the list as we rush to plant flowering
annuals and vegetables. She says getting ready for the
season includes having trees pruned to allow more filtered
light into your vegetable patches and pools. “Now is the time
to remove older fruit so late season harvest diseases are not
present when the new fruit develops. Keeping fruit on our
trees is one way to store these orbs of joy until needed, but
often our trees start to look like a movable garbage site.”
Waindle suggests homeowners consider working with
a professional tree care company that can keep trees
and shrubs looking their best during the prime time of
spring and summer. “Sales arborists that are certified by
the International Society of Arboriculture are proficient
in pruning your trees for continued healthy growth,”
she says. “Sometimes poorly trained tree climbers will
work close to the trunk and prune out all the small
limbs and foliage for a dramatic visual effect. This
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