Gardens: the September Checklist
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Randi Kellachan Subject: This Month in Real Estate September 2017 Gardens: the September checklist With warmth still in the air, September is the time to take stock of the summer and prepare for the next growing season! Perfect planting: The heat sump in the soil and the combination of dew and rain are great for perfect root growth. This helps establish plants and prepare them for winter. Containerised plants that go into the ground dry can be difficult to wet once they are planted, so soak them in a bucket of water until they stop bubbling. Water well around the roots so that they jump out of their root ball and make good contact with their surroundings. Top growth still feeds the plants for a couple more months, so trim only to neaten. Doing the splits: Towards the end of the month the first of the autumn splits can be made. Reduce the foliage of hellebores by half, removing the oldest and most damaged leaves. Then, once lifted, take a sharp knife to the root ball to split it in half or into quarters if it is large enough. Peonies should have all top growth removed and be carefully prized apart with two forks held back to back. Always incorporate compost into the planting hole. Best for bulbs: Although tulips should not be planted until November to diminish the risk of Ask about my tulip fire, the majority of spring bulbs benefit from early planting. Be generous if you are Senior discount for those planting in grass and think in tens or hundreds if you have the room and the stamina. Net who are 55+ years old the ground in the first year if you have squirrels, as they have a fiendish nose for crocus. Smaller groups of bulbs make good punctuation among perennials. If you are inter-planting, choose long-lived perennials that need infrequent division. A couple of dozen alliums will go a long way among the peonies, while early-flowering Ipheion and small-flowered Narcissus cyclamineus take the gaps in the borders before the perennials have woken. Always plant a few pots of Iris reticulata, ‘Paperwhite’ Narcissus and multi-headed hyacinths for bringing into the house when your spirits need lifting at the end of winter. Lawns and meadows: If you are sowing a lawn or a meadow, do it now as it is perfect timing. Lawns need good ground, but a meadow needs poor ground to discourage the grasses and leave room for the wild flowers. Both need weed-free soil, so if you have recently turned your ground leave it to flush with weed and then lightly hoe to create a sterile seedbed. Harvest time: Keep on top of harvesting before the dew sets in and botrytis takes a hold. Deadhead the dahlias to keep flowers coming for picking and shake a plum tree with a couple of friends holding a sheet underneath for quick returns. The ripe fruit will drop and you will be less likely to grab a wasp. Twist an apple or a pear a quarter turn. If it gives it is ripe, if not hold back and make merry with the autumn fruiting raspberries. Source: www.theguardian.com Ashley's Thought For The Month "I hope everyone had a great summer and enjoy ed some time with your families! The fall Market is expected to be a great one, so please don't hesitate to call, text or e-mail me with your real estate questions! I'm always happy to help!" - Ashley Taylor Featured Listing SO LD OVER ASKING 1010 Glen Street Unit 124, Os hawa SOLD OVER ASKING 349 Surrey Drive, Oshawa SOLD 25 Concession Street E, Bowmanville PRICE CHANGE! 1471 Connery Crescent, Oshawa If you would like more information or to book a private showing, contact Ashley at 905-723.594 Calling All Card Sharks!! Come out for an evening of fun and support a great cause. The 10th Annual Keller Williams Energy Turkey Drive! All money raised will go towards feeding 2000 families in need in the Durham Region! Don't forget that I am your Global Realtor! If you or someone you know is moving out of Town or even out of the Country, I am here to help you find that reputable Agent out of my district. I am always here to m ake sure you and your family, friends, co-workers or neighbours are being looked after. Find Out What Your Home Is Worth As your neighborhood Realtor, I will be happy to assess the Current Market Value of your home and talk about any Real Estate queries you may have. It is always a pleasure! Please do not hesitate to call 905.926.76 53 Look What My Clients are Saying... "For a second time Ashley has been an amazing agent for us! She he lped us get a great home and has been extremely supportive dealing with any bumps in the road along the way in selling our home. Thank you so much Ashley!" - Madeleine Tucker Market Statistics Market Continued to Adjust in July September 6, 2017 -- Toronto Real Estate Board President Tim Syrianos announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 6,357 home sales through TREB's MLS® System in August 2017. This result was down by 34.8% compared to August 2016. The number of new listings entered into TREB's MLS® System, at 11,523, was down by 6.7% year-over-year and was at the lowest level for August since 2010. "Recent reports suggest that economic conditions remain strong in the GTA. Positive economic news coupled with the slower pace of price growth we are now experiencing could prompt an improvement in the demand for ownership housing, over and above the regular seasonal bump, as we move through the fall," continued Mr. Syrianos. The average selling price for all home types combined was $732,292 – up by 3% compared to August 2016. This growth was driven by the semi-detached, townhouse and condominium apartment market segments that continued to experience high single-digit or double digit year-over-year average price increases. The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark, which accounts for typical home types throughout TREB's market area, was up by 14.3% year-over-year in August. The fact that MLS® HPI growth outstripped average price growth, points to fewer high-end home sales this year compared to last. "The relationship between sales and listings in the marketplace today suggests a balanced market. If current conditions are sustained over the coming months, we would expect to see year-over-year price growth normalize slightly above the rate of inflation. However, if some buyers move from the sidelines back into the marketplace, as TREB consumer research suggests may happen, an acceleration in price growth could result if listings remain at current levels," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Director of Market Analysis. For full report, visit www.TorontoRealEstateBoard.com Terminology Tips Legal description A property descrip tion, recognized by law, that is sufficient to locate and identify the property without oral testimony. Home inspection A thorough inspe ction by a professional that evaluates the structural and mechanical condition of a property. A satisfactory home inspection is often included as a contingency by the purchaser. Celebrating a Birthday This Month Happy Birthday to all of you! Hope you have a terrific Birthday. If I have missed yours this month please let me know! Community Events Ajax Job Fair When: Septem ber 7, 2017 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Where: Hilton Hotel Ajax, 500 Beck Crescent, Ajax Taste of Durham International Food Festival & Business Expo 2017 When: September 9- 10, 2017 from 12:00pm-7pm Where: Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa 100 Men of Oshawa September Meeting When: September 14, 2017 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Prospects Bar & Grill Tribute Community Ce ntre, 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa City of Pickering- Flag Raising When: September 18, 2017 from 11:00am to 12:00pm Where: Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Picke ring Heritage Day When: Septem ber 30, 2017 from 10:00am to 4:00pm Where: Downtown Whitby - Brock and Highway 2, Wh itby Your Event Published Here!! Do you have an event you wou ld like published in this newsletter? Simply email the details to me ([email protected]) and I will publish it in the next issue!! Please feel free to forward this Report to your family & friends! This is not intended to solicit those already under contract by a brokerage. Ashley Taylor, Sales Representative, SRES, ABR, SR S Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage 360 King Street West, Oshawa , ON 905.723.5944 Produced by Get The Solutions .