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Saturday Reporter-Herald Januar y 8, 2011 E1
Real EstateTr a n s a c t i o n sListings from Front Rangeproperties recently sold
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288 ReservoirDr., Loveland
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Retur nILY C E GLINKTRIBUNE MEDIA SE RV I C E S
Question: I live in a 20-year-old,fully built subdivision that con-sists of six homes. We havenever had a homeowners’ asso -
ciation but we do have a covenants,conditions and restrictions (CCR) doc-ument.
Twenty years ago we modified thedocument to provide a road agreementbetween the owners. The road is pri-vate and we make the repairs to it.Over the years we all contributed ourshare of the repairs, and majority ruledictated what work was done. Thisspring we needed to repave the roadand got estimates, and five out of thesix homeowners voted to go with thelowest bid. The sixth homeowner re-fused to participate and wanted moreinformation before any work was done.
The dissenting homeowner is now re-fusing to pay the balance owed on theroad. What legal recourse do we haveto collect our funds from this home-owner? She is threatening to sue us ifwe put a lien on her house because theroad was not completed to her liking.
Answer: Just because you don’t havea homeowners’ association does notmean you don’t have rights. You needto go back to the CCR. That documentshould have all you need to figure outwhere to go from here. If the CCR wasdone right and the amendment every-body signed 20 years ago was done cor-rectly, the document would provide foreach owner to pay his or her share ofexpenses relating to the road.
The CCR should also have providedfor a mechanism to enforce the pay-ment of any amount voted on by theowners. If the CCR allowed for a major-ity vote rule to get things done, theowner that refuses to pay may have aproblem and the CCR may permit youto put a lien on that owner’s propertyfor failing to pay the amount owed.
But you need to make sure you readover the CCR and see what the docu-ment provides. If the document merelygave all the owners the right to use theroad but there was no mention of re-pairs and who or how those repairswould be made or paid for, you mayhave a bigger problem. Without thatlanguage, you’ll only know what yourstate law provides in this special caseby hiring an attorney to see wherethings stand.
If all of the owners that bore the ex-pense of the road repairs get together,you all can find an attorney to help youout.
While you would hope that the dis-senting owner would come up with themoney, these hard economic timeshave put strains on everyone’s budget.Some refuse to pay for what theyshould, while others that can afford topay will only pay if things are donetheir way.
It’s hard to tell what this owner isthinking, and you’d hope that the fiveof you can work it out with her. Ifyou’ve tried but have gotten nowhere,you might have to see what your legalrights are. Otherwise, the five of youwill be sharing that neighbor’s cost ofthe road repairs.
Homeownermay have tohelp pay roadexpense
JADE CO DYSPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
In a challenging real estatemarket, selling a home can bea trying endeavor. Many
homeowners look to update theirhome with projects that will ulti-mately increase their resell value.
“Look around at what’s in yourneighborhood,” said SarahWarnock, Broker Associate withPrudential Rocky Mountain, Real-tors in Loveland. If the homes inyour neighborhood all havefences or sprinkler systems, youhave a better chance of selling ifyour house has those things, aswell, she said.
Warnock recommended im-proving a home’s curb appeal bytidying up landscaping and theexterior elements of the home.This will help foster good first im-pressions from prospective home-buyers, she said.
Ron Phipps, National Associa-tion of Realtors President, said“Curb appeal remains king — it’sthe first thing potential buyersnotice when looking for a home,and it also demonstrates pride ofownership.”
In a survey reported by The Na-tional Association of Realtors, ex-terior replacement projects werefound to return the most moneyupon resale. The NAR release in-cluded statistics gathered fromthe 2010-11 Remodeling Cost vs.Value Report. Nine out of the top
10 projects rated by Realtorswere exterior projects.
“This year’s Remodeling Costvs. Value Report highlights theimportance of exterior projects,which not only provide the mostvalue, but also are among theleast expensive improvements fora home,” Phipps said.
According to NAR, steel entrydoor replacement was the top in-vestment in home projects, re-turning an estimated 102.1 per-cent of the cost. This was the on-ly project in the report that wasprojected to return more thanthe initial cost.
Replacement projects normallyreturn more return value than re-modeling projects because oftheir lower cost. Overall, Realtorsin the study estimated thathomeowners would recoup an av-erage of 60 percent of their in-vestment in 35 different improve-ment projects, down from an av-erage of 63.8 percent last year.Remodeling projects, particularlyhigher cost upscale projects, havebeen losing resale value in recentyears because of weak economicconditions. The top interior pro-jects for resale value included anattic bedroom and a basementremodel. Both add living spacewithout extending the footprintof the house.
Warnock said that while pricey,kitchen and bathroom remodelswill increase a home’s resale val-ue. But that’s not to say that lessexpensive updates don’t help, ei-t h e r.
“Small things can make a dif-
ference as well,” she said. Some-thing like replacing linoleumwith low-cost tile can improve ahome’s resale value.
Phipps said “it’s important toremember that the resale valueof a particular improvement pro-
ject depends on several factors.Things such as the home’s overallcondition, availability and condi-tion of surrounding properties,location and the regional eco-nomic climate contribute to anestimated resale value.
onI nve s t m e n tHome remodeling:What helps boosthome value most?
Realtors rated exteriorprojects such as garage
door replacements and entrydoor replacements highestamong cost returned upon
home resale. Otherimprovements, including
kitchen remodels and atticrooms, also rated highly interms of money recouped.
Exterior improvements give agood first impression and showthe homeowner took pride intheir property, making it morepalatable to potential home-buyers.
Nationally, minor kitchen remodels rated recouped a high per-centage of money upon resale.
ThinkStock photosAdding an attic room was among the highest rated home improvements in terms of resale value.
“Curb appeal remains king — it’s thefirst thing potential buyers notice when
looking for a home, and it alsodemonstrates pride of ownership.”
— National Association of Realtors President Ron Phipps
Saturday Reporter-Herald Januar y 8, 2011 E2
Mortgage rate update
30-year fixed
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This week Last week Tre n d
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Regional Snapshot for Loveland/Berthoud Residential
September October
Active Listings 1,027 969 903Previous Year Active Listings 1,031 963 882
Sold Listings 114 105 90
Median Sales Price $196,000 $211,000 $206,819Previous Year Median $187,500 $201,500 $194,900
Average Days on the Market 133 121 131Previous Year ADOM 126 127 127
Year to Date Listings Sold 1,055 1,160 1,250Previous Year YTD Listing Sold 984 1,110 1,205
Monthly Volume $29,834,886 $27,400,541 $24,289,790Previous Year Monthly Volume $22,669,842 $32,560,029 $22,476,776
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N ov e m b e r
Pr i c e : $895,000Built in: 2008Square feet: Main
level 2,523; lowerlevel 1,942 finished
Bedrooms: 3Office: 1Bathrooms: 2.5
PittingtonRanch, justwest of Love-
land in northernColorado, sits in theRocky Mountainfoothills. This trulyunique development is surrounded by land protected by covenants limit-ed to agricultural purposes. This ensures that the land will not have any
developable uses, other than agricultural, inperpetuity. Currently, there are over 90 acresset aside for the property owners of Pitting-ton Ranch development to be used for recre-ation such as horseback riding, hiking andmountain biking. Features of the home in-clude two gas log fireplaces, granite counter-tops, a media room and wet bar in the base-ment, two flagstone patios, one coveredporch, RV/boat parking and an oversizedgarage.
Contact: John Mathey with PremierLifestyle Realty, 970-613-4400 or970-481-5512
288 Reservoir Dr., Loveland
H& Property of the WeekRE
Open Houses This Weekend - www.thegroupinc.com
SATURDAY/SUNDAY 1:00 - 3:00 SATURDAY 1:00 - 3:00SATURDAY/SUNDAY 8:00 - 3:002102 Farisita Drive, Loveland - Classy all brick custom home. Over 2,000 square feet on one level. New carpet throughout. Solid wood 6 panel doors, Pella windows, Jenn-aire range, oversized garage, clean hot water heat. Spacious corner lot. ����� ����� ����� � ������ �� ������� �������� ������� ���������������������������
493 Clubhouse Court, Loveland - All your main living is on the main level. Guest areas in both the upper and the lower levels. HOA takes care of all the snow ������� ���� ����� ��� � ������� !�� ����"� ������������������������������������������������
1506 Farmland Street, Loveland - Ranch style home. Open #����������$���������"�������������"�������������� �%&'�������(����������(�"�)*)���������������� �������������$�������$����� ���� � ������ ���� �� ���("� ��������������"���������"����������"��������)�"��������
SUNDAY 12:00 - 2:00SUNDAY 1:00 - 3:003402 Red Maple Court, Loveland - Newly updated ranch style ������$�+�����%/��������� �1������������������%$3����� �����������������!� ���������������������������������� (���� ���� ������ ����� ������ ���� ����$�4� ������� �Storage shed. No rediculous HOA dues. Can close quickly!
527 E. 4th Street, Loveland - Charming home in the heart ��� *�������� �������� 7�89� :;<� 9= � �� � 9>8*?@B� @��������������������������"���������������"����!��������#����"������/���"� ������ ��������� (�� ����/��/��� �����(� �� � ?��(��D��������������������������������+��E��������'�/���������it! Quaint, cozy and a perfect place to call home.
THURSDAY - SUNDAY 1:00 - 4:00 SATURDAY/SUNDAY 1:00 - 3:00610 Moonglow Drive, Windsor�/�F��I��������!������KLM<"<<<�B���������:/����(������ �7�������U�(���������������������������� ������������������������������������������� �1�����������������"������������parks. Call for your personalized showing today!
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Call Jim Chance388-4261
Call Dianne Iwanicki412-7082
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Call Bob Skillman631-2257
Call Diana Luthi481-2692
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Call Denise Kloster402-9100
Call John Simmons481-1250
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SATURDAY 1:00 - 3:001510 Peacock Place, Loveland� /�V�������� ����%�*�:�)� L3<3� ��� :� ����(� ��� ����� ��� )����� 1�����B�Spacious bedrooms, large kitchen with pantry, fenced rear yard that sides and backs to greenbelt with views. ���!��������������������+����������
Call Doug Miller481-9444
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SATURDAY 1:00 - 3:00835 W. 7th Street, Loveland� /� \������ �� ��U(� �������� �F�� ���(�� �������� �� ���(�� ������ � >�� ����� #�� ������������#������������������� �������������(������ �]������������������������ �������������=��������������� ��)��(����������������������������4����������������
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SATURDAY/SUNDAY 12:00 - 5:007409 Pimlico Drive, Windsor�/����!����3�������"�: ^��������������������#���������"��������������"�%�����������and basement on oversized lot backing to open space. @��� ����� �x�� ��������� ����� �$����� =�����(� �� ���(�{����( �)�����������������������������!��B
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SATURDAY/SUNDAY 1:00 - 4:004630 Tarragon Drive, Loveland - NEW PATIO HOME MODEL IN THOMPSON CROSSING � ������ ��� &� ������ �����"� %/���������� ��!���"� ������ ���� ����"� ����"� ���� I@)� ��� ���������� ����!��"� (�� ������ ���( � j�|�(� ��� �������� K��������������"�����������(����������?/:^ ���������������living at its best!
Call Valerie Schlageter217-3464
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SATURDAY/SUNDAY 12:00 - 5:00 SATURDAY 1:00 - 3:007407 Pimlico Drive, Windsor�/���������"�����:^<<��=������ �3��������"�:�L$:�����"������(�������� �@����U������������������������� �����������V���Windsor. A must see! Ask about our great builder ����!��
459 Cape Dory Drive, Loveland - Custom home ��������������������� �:����������� �I�����(�#����"� ������(� �������"� ��� 99� ���������"� ������������ ������� ����"� �� ������� ����� ������� ��� ���back deck.
Call Kristen Specketer290-8097
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01-322764
02-322813
Don and Jean MackeyPrudential Rocky Mountain, [email protected]://www.circlepix.com/home/B5LEUM
Price Reduced to $354,900 on this maintenance-free Patio Home in desirable 7 Lakes! Spacious, open fl oor plan with wood fl oors, granite counters and upgrades throughout! Stop by and take a look!
2963 Purgatory Creek Drive
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1 - 3
Located on 5.43 acres. 3 bedroom, 2 bath and 3 car garage. 1/16 share of Big Thompson Ditch and Manufacturing Company. Could also be used as a horse facility. MLS# 643777 $325,000
2640 SE 14th St, Loveland
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 11-1PM
Kurt AlbersCentury 21 Humpal, [email protected]
Pristine curb appeal on this brick ranch - just the beginning of this charmer. 4BR/2BA, well-kept, bright & open. Kitchenette in bsmt. RV/Boat parking, fi replace. Pre-inspected & Home Warranty. $249,900
1611 Pinyon Court, Loveland
OPEN SATURDAY 1-3 P.M.
Jeannine RE/MAX Alliance [email protected]
Walkout bsmt., open fl oor plan, panoramic views. In select group of lots. Pittington Ranch. Many upgrades. Must see. W. on Hwy 34, S. on CR 29 to 18E. 2.3 miles to Flat Iron Rd. right.
NEW CUSTOM RANCH-288 RESERVOIR
OPEN HOUSE SAT.& SUN. 1-4 TRADES CONSIDERED
John MatheyPremier Lifestyle(970) 613-4400(970) 481-5512
Kurt Albers Century 21 Humpal, [email protected]
OPEN Wed and Fri 11-1PM. 2+ Acre Lake front & horse lots starting $199,000. Surface rights, walk paths, parks, boatdocks, fi shing and peace garden.
Warberg Farm at Chapman Reservoir
OPEN - WED & FRI 11-1
5bd, 4ba home on 3.8 acres w/mtn views.3 Stalls, heated tack room and fully fenced. 4/5 bd, 4 ba, 3 car gar. RV pkg w/hook ups. MLS# 643768 $725,000
3714 Coyote Trail, Berthoud
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12-2
Ursula Albers Century 21 Humpal, [email protected]
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Real Estate Transactionsare supplied by Prospects Un-limited Inc., 1151 EagleDrive No. 467, Loveland, CO80537, 970-667-1537.
L oveland• Paul & Michelle
Matthews from 259 Mead-owsweet LLC, 259 Mead-owsweet Cir, Loveland,$430,000, home
• Teresa Steen from StenCarlson, 737 Zircon Ave,Loveland, $137,000, home
• Lori Lenard from An-drew Deselms, 1718Sphene Pl, Loveland,$210,000, home
• Christopher Brammerfrom Laurence Krantz,2288 S Colorado Ave, Love-land, $237,500, home
• Dustin & Andrea Es-linger from John Kwaiser,1417 W 38th Pl, Loveland,$177,000, home
• Resident from DawnPollard, 1625 E 17th St,Loveland, $160,000, home
• Jeffrey & Kerri Moorefrom Deborah Boothe,4315 Harrison Ave, Love-land, $163,000, home
• Nadine Coates fromFederal Home Ln MortgageCorp, 3546 Pinecliffe Ave,Loveland, $260,000, home
• Resident from JuanitaKoza, 1671 E 17th St, Love-land, $165,000, home
• Darren Erickson fromRebecca Mitchell, 640 Col-orado Ave, Loveland,$170,000, home
• Jon Riley from 437Emerald Ct Trust, 437Emerald Ct, Loveland,$161,900, home
• Samuel & Victoria Ama-to from DJC LLC, 3905Candle St, Loveland,$178,000, home
• Forest Lathrop from
Fannie Mae, 853 E 7th St,Loveland, $140,000, home
• Resident from WhitePoint Properties LLC, 1706Empire Ave, Loveland,$135,000, home
• Richard & Daiva Gard-ner from Sara Case, 388Spring Snow Dr, Loveland,$282,000, home
• James & Felicia Shelbyfrom Ballantyne Trust, 1233Ulmus Dr, Loveland,$166,500, home
• John Hayarthur from UsBank, 915 1/2 W 10th St,Loveland, $121,300, home
• Herbert Pedri fromWells Fargo Bank, 1840 ElkSprings St, Loveland,$131,500, home
Estes Park• Mary Steele from
Robert Werner, 1450 Mead-ow Ln, Estes Park,$290,000, home
• 601 Partnership fromDon Gordon, 2625 MarysLake Rd Unit 15b, EstesPark, $284,000, condo
Johnstown• Glenn & Lorraine Best
from Michelle Fisher, 109Muscovey Ln, Johnstown,$412,700, home
• James & Andrea Rodas-ta from Oakwood HomesLLC, 3801 Arrowwood Ln,Johnstown, $219,800,home
• Sean Engelking fromSteven Engelking, 326Granite Way, Johnstown,$180,000, home
• Cynthia & MichealByrum from Andrew Hladik,20478 Nolina Ct, John-stown, $280,000, home
• Gabriel Garcia fromOakwood Homes LLC, 3964Kenwood Cir, Johnstown,$248,000, home
• David & Marie Oster-miller from Baessler ConstrCo Inc, 445 Expedition Ln,Johnstown, $177,900,home
• Mary Bergund fromJames Hauser, 430 La Cos-ta Ln, Johnstown,$175,000, home
• Brian & Linda Haileyfrom Oakwood Homes LLC,3564 Pinewood Ct, John-stown, $253,100, home
• Dale & Kathryn Larsenfrom Saxony FoundationTrust, 66 Saxony Rd, John-stown, $224,500, home
M i l l i ke n• Marsha Studebaker
from Aurora Loan ServicesLLC, 2472 Stage CoachDr, Milliken, $121,000,home
Windsor• Aaron & Cynthia Clause
from Derek Filkins, 1127Crescent Dr, Windsor,$197,000, home
• David & RoannGerman from DennisPfeifer, 6872 PumpkinRidge Dr, Windsor,$373,500, home
• Gregory & JenniferTatum from Weasc 2003 7,517 Whitney Bay, Windsor,$802,000, home
• Mary Ricker from Greg
Bailey, 825 Durum St,Windsor, $162,000, home
• Patricia Kroetch fromWells Fargo Bk, 1373 Sun-set Bay Dr, Windsor,$145,000, home
• Douglas & Treva Youn-gren from Aspen HomesColo Inc, 110 Veronica Dr,Windsor, $249,900, home
• Therese Runyan fromStephen Slezak, 1522 Wa-terfront Dr, Windsor,$250,000, home
• Rosanne Myers fromWestmark Homes LLC,6697 Crooked Stick Dr,Windsor, $290,000, home
• Zebulon & Andrea Lyonfrom Douglas Youngren,
1385 Westwood Dr, Wind-sor, $209,500, home
• Jeremy & Lauren Meyerfrom Melody Homes Inc,616 Botley Dr, Windsor,$213,700, home
• Jamie & Kevin Orthfrom Melody Homes Inc,626 Camberly Ct, Windsor,$326,600, home
• Chris & JacquelineSchumacher from MelodyHomes Inc, 622 CamberlyCt, Windsor, $317,200,home
• Samuel & Adel Nietofrom Trinity Invest LLC,1115 Valley Dr, Windsor,$187,500, home
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1435 Massadona Place, Loveland, 80538 • $339,000
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Open Floor Plan. 3.25 oak fl oors in Kitchen, dining and great room. 42 inch Knotty Hickory Cabinets. Full tile back splash. Granite in kitchen, master bathroom, 2nd bath and laundry
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$200,000 SW LOVELAND 835 W 7TH STREET 1-3 THE GROUP, INC. 970-962-6832
$220,000 WINDSOR 610 MOONGLOW DRIVE 1-4 THE GROUP, INC. 970-310-8804
$227,500 SW LOVELAND 2126 GARO COURT 1-3 THE GROUP, INC. 970-481-2692
$232,000 NW LOVELAND 4496 HAYLER AVENUE 12-5 THE COTTAGE REALTY 971-532-5900
$241,500 NW LOVELAND 2102 FARISITA DRIVE 1-3 THE GROUP, INC. 970-631-2257
$279,000 NW LOVELAND 1506 FARMLAND STREET 8-3 THE GROUP, INC. 970-481-1250
$285,000 SW LOVELAND 493 CLUBHOUSE COURT 1-3 THE GROUP, INC. 970-402-9100
$298,664 NW LOVELAND 4355 RIDGWAY DRIVE 1-4 THE COTTAGE REALTY 970-532-5900
$308,500 WINDSOR 7409 PIMLICO DRIVE 12-5 THE GROUP, INC. 970-443-4047
$323,400 SW LOVELAND¼ MILE WEST OF WILSON ON 14TH STREET SW/HWY 402 TO THE DAKOTA GLEN SUBDIVISION
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$329,000 SE LOVELAND 4630 TARRAGON DRIVE 1-4 THE GROUP, INC. 970-217-3464
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$354,900 NE LOVELAND 2963 PURGATORY CREEK 1-3PRUDENTIAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN REALTORS
970-290-8308
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Saturday Reporter-Herald Januar y 8, 2011 E4
CA RO L O'MEARACSU EXTENSION, BOULDER COUNTY
Afriend of mine jokes that she’s aterrible gardener, one who can killa plant just walking past it at the
store. But she loves flowers and wants togrow them, so the best gift to give her isa plant that’s beautiful, long lasting, andtough as nails: an or-chid.
Their delicatebeauty hides astrength that’sperfect forthosewhoseheartsare greenbutthumbsare brown.If you’ve beengiven an orchidthis year,the se-cret tosuc -cessis lo-ca -tion,location,location.And a little bitof fertilizer.
In winter, the best light fororchids is within two feet of awindow. Because our sun is intense eveninwinter, avoid burned leaves by makingsure sunlight doesn’t fall directly on theleaves if it’s in a south or west-facing win-d o w.
Orchids like the same temperatureshumans do, but just like people, withinthe orchid family some plants prefer
cool, warm, or intermediate conditions.My spouse would get along great withcool or intermediate-growing types, suchas cymbidiums (cool), cattleyas and den-drobiums (intermediate); they prefernighttime temperatures of 55 degrees. I,whose teeth chatter when temperaturesplunge below 65 degrees, love warmgrowers, like Phalaenopsis, which need60-to-65 degree nights.
All orchids need a difference betweenday and night temperatures, so placecool and intermediate types in a roomthat warms to 70 degrees during the day,and warm types in areas getting a toasty75 degrees. Be sure they’re not placedover heaters or vents from the furnace;too much warmth and the orchids dryout, dropping leaves or slowing growth.
When selecting a spot for your orchid,include humidity in your criteria, whichis crucial to orchids. Removed from theirmoist, natural habitat, most require sup-plemental humidity in dry Coloradohomes.
Misting the foliage is one way to ap-proach this, if you have time and a love ofrepeating tasks throughout the day. Ifmisting morning,noon, and nightgets old, youcould go to thelocal home im-provement storefor a whole househumidifier if yourfurnace doesn’thave one. For amere $160 plusthe fee to a HVACcompany to in-stall it, your or-chid will be cozyin perfect, 30-to-40-percent hu-m i d i t y.
An easier approach is to place a pebble
tray filled with water underthe plant. Simply take atray and layer small stonesevenly along the bottom,then fill with enough waterto reach the top of thestones. Place potted plantson this tray, but take carethat the water is nottouching the pot itself.
Refill the pebble tray of-ten to keep the humiditylevels even, and groupplants closely together. Wa-ter vapor coming off thesoil or clay pots adds tothe air moisture of thehappy group.
Many orchids are adapt-ed to grow on trees (epi-phytes) or rocks (litho-phytes), but not in soil.Rather, they rest lightly indecaying leaves or loose or-ganic matter from whichthey pull water and nutri-ents. To mimic this condi-tion, most orchids aren’t planted in soil;
they usually comein a soilless media.
If allowed tostand in water orchronically moistsoil, orchid rootswill rot. Let themedia dry outslightly betweenwatering. Twiceweekly, check thepot to see if yourorchid needs waterby poking your fin-ger into the mediaup to the firstknuckle. If it feels
moist, you don’t need to water.Fertilization of the orchid should be
done often, since the loose mediadoesn’t hold nutrients for long. Solublefertilizer blended especially for orchidscan be found at local garden centers orat Fantasy Orchids, 830 West Cherry St.in Louisville. Follow the package direc-tions for frequency and fertilizerstrength, but in general, a weak solutionshould be provided weekly.
Carol O’Meara is withCSU Extension inBoulder County.Contact her at303-678-6238 orcomeara@co. b o u l d e r. c o . u s .
Front Range Gardening
H& Front Range GardeningRE
Orchids are great for the not so green of thumb
Journals can addanother dimension
to gardeningDEAN FOSDICKTHE AS S O C I AT E D PRESS
Gardeners seeking adifferent kind ofgrowing experience
with the start of the newyear might try keeping ajournal. It’s a great way toget a better picture ofwhat’s happening in youry a rd .
“To effectively journal isto learn the art of observa-tion,” said ElizabethHaegele, a horticulturistwho teaches nature journal-ing at The Scott Arboretumof Swarthmore College, inSwarthmore, Pa. “It’s a toolfor learning patience andusing time. You come awaywith impressions youwouldn’t necessarily get ifyou took up a camera.”
Journals can be as variedas the landscape. Some holdpersonal observations. Oth-ers detail plants and insects.Many resemble a ship’s log,noting such things as thedates of the last killing frostor the seasonal return of afavorite bird species.
“You don’t have to live ona farm or a cabin in thewoods. You can find naturewherever you are,” Haegelesaid. “Write about aneclipse. Colorful butterflies.There are plenty of thingsyou can see just by lookingout your window.”
Journal styles vary, but of-ten include:
• The four-part Grinnellsystem. That includes obser-vations made while in thefield, more detailed ac-counts written later, an in-dex of found species andthen a combination of allthat material, includingplant and wildlife samples.“That makes for a complex,complicated journal,”Haegele said. “It’s work butit’s great fun. If you’re try-ing to learn plants, that’s agood way to go about it.”
• Phenology, or studying
the life cycles of plants andanimals. “Some people sim-ply use a calendar to de-scribe what’s going onaround them,” Haegele said.“It could be an entry aboutwhen the creek freezes orthe flowers bloom. It canshow how things might beevolving. It plays an impor-tant part in the total pic-ture.”
• Specific locations.“When I was a kid, I blockedoff a 3-foot-by-3-foot sectionand observed it over time,”she said. “It taught methings about soil, leaf com-position and birds in thearea. It provided a full natu-ral history picture of myneighborhood.”
• Chronology. “Includesomething about your day,your month. Add personalaccounts and anecdotes.Mix words with pictures.Make it a scrapbook for jog-ging your memory,”Haegele said.
The journal itself canrange from an inexpensiveD-ring binder to a notepad,sketchbook or clothboundbook. Add pages with pock-ets for storing seed packets,garden plans, sales receiptsor dried flowers.
Also, you can go on thecomputer to find Web-basedorganizers or gardeningsoftware. One is PlantJotter.com, which includesa database of more than2,200 plants, a maintenancecalendar, file space for inte-grating reference materialand photos, and links toother garden resources.
“I was a gardener lookingfor a way to leverage theavailable technology forkeeping organized recordsonline,” said PlantJotterfounder Barb Hegman, fromMinneapolis.
“I did a survey of 2,000Minnesota master gardenersand their journaling habits,and that told me they werelooking for the same thing.”
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ThinkStock Photo
ThinkStockHumidity is crucial for orchids, especially in a dry cli-mate, and one way to maintain it is to mist the foliage.
Their delicatebeauty hides astrength that’s
perfect for thosewhose hearts aregreen but thumbs
are brown.