Northampton Nursery and Building SOlutions
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June 2015     


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In This Issue
 

Before & After

Poolside kitchen

Landscaping
Repel mosquitoes naturally


Home Improvement
Hurricane prep tips

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Landscaping

Repel mosquitoes naturally

With summer upon us we all would like to spend time outdoors enjoying a nice meal with family and friends.  It seems like there is always that guest who shows up uninvited, the mosquitoe!


We would all agree that the mosquitoe is an annoyance and using sprays and chemicals is not ideal.


Well there is a natural solution.  Did you know that there are certain plants which you could include in your landscape which naturally repel bugs?  


 
One example is Lavendar, which is known as a mosquitoe repellant, and another is the Marigold which has an aroma which bugs finds repulsive.


See this link for more details - 11 Plants which Repel Mosquitoes

 

Landscaping

It's Time To...  

Go for Color when filling out your Flower Beds!

June is a great time to finish those final tasks to set up your property for summer and add some color..

  • Fill in the open spots in your beds with annuals which give you instant color.
  • It's a great time for planting just about anything - annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs.
  • Cut back any Mums from last Fall to half their height. This will promote full bushy, full growth and a bounty of flowers this Fall.
  • Keep your potted and hanging plants watered. They add color and spark to a patio or porch but they'll go south quickly if left dry on 90-degree days.
  • Give roses and other flowering plants a boost of fertilizer or plant food. It can give them strength to withstand hot weather and keep the blooms coming.
  • Refresh the edges of your planting beds. A quick once-over with an edger can keep the profile sharp and attractive.
  • Keep your hedges trimmed. It may seem over-attentive, but it's easier to trim at least once a month than to let growth bolt in the heat to a unwieldy heights.
  • Dead-head your annuals. Picking off old blossoms can extend the blooming season and show off the foliage.
  • Raise the cutting height of your mower. Taller grass cools the roots and helps to keep the moisture in the soil longer when the deep heat of July and August sinks in.
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Before & After

Northampton Building Solutions & Northampton Nursery - Poolside Kitchen!



The above pictures represent the Before & After of an outdoor kitchen we had the privilege to complete.

 

The homeowner had a beautiful pool and a very boring and plain side wall of their house looking over the area.  They also were looking for something to make entertaining more enjoyable.

 

After a few meetings with the client the idea of a built in kitchen along the side wall of the house evolved. The transformation began by framing out the outdoor kitchen area.  We then installed EP Henry stone veneer and a granite countertop.  The kitchen area features a built-in grill, sink with both hot & cold water, refrigerator, and the shelf for beverages that we created on top of the main counter.

 

The homeowner is now able to enjoy time out by the pool with the conveniences of their kitchen poolside.

 

Ever thought about refreshing the back yard of your home?  Contact Northampton Nursery, and we will start helping turn your dreams into reality.  It is EASY to start the process, just reply to this email letting us know to contact you and we will.

Northampton Building Solutions - Home Maintenance Tip

Hurricane Season preparation tips!
Hurricane season officially began on June 1st and continues until November 30th. As everyone knows hurricanes have the potential to cause catastrophic damage to your property.  Here are a few simple tips which may help prepare your home in the event of a hurricane.
  • Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more wind resistant.
  • Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.
  • Reinforce your garage doors; if wind enters a garage it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage.
  • Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
  • Install a generator for emergencies.
Check out this link Hurricane Prep for more information on preparing for a hurricane.