April 30, 2022 Issue, Page 11 of 14

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April 30, 2022 Improvement, Design ¢ Decorating How to choose the right lighting inside your home son grass or fall for cool-season grass) may be all that’s needed. Certain fertilizers need to be has neither style, homeown- applied and watered in. Others ers should recognize that it may be combined with weed- will cost considerably less to control products and must be install track lighting than re- cessed lighting. Better Homes set on top of damp grass. Read & Gardens notes that flex- packaging to determine the ible track lighting provides right application. ambient, task or accent light- Water ing, and track lights can even be moved to change lighting ‘The right watering schedule schemes at any time, making and techniques can help a lawn them a budget-friendly option thrive. Scotts® says adjust- for homeowners whose liv- ing for climate and nature can ing rooms are multi-purpose spaces. Recessed lighting also help grass to grow strongly. A works well in living rooms, es- lawn that has a grayish cast Lighting in a home serves under-cabinet lighting can be pecially ones with low ceilings. or appears dull green is telling both practical and aesthetic used to illuminate countertops That's because recessed light- an owner that it needs water. purposes. It’s easy to maneu- and simplify meal preparation. ing is installed into the ceiling, ver around a well-lit home, Formal dining room meaning it does not take up Another test is to step on the reducing the risk of slips and Many people enjoy the look any visual space in the room. lawn. If footprints disappear falls, and the right lighting can of chandeliers in formal dining ‘That can help living rooms feel quickly, the grass blades have help homeowners create their rooms, and such fixtures can bigger. desired ambiance, which typi- be installed directly above the Bedroom enough moisture to spring cally changes depending on dinner table. The interior de- ‘The home improvement back. which room you're in. sign experts at Better Homes experts at BobVila.com note Water the lawn in the morning When choosing lighting & Gardens advise hanging that bedroom lighting should before 10 a.m. when it's cooler for their homes, homeowners chandeliers roughly 33 inch- provide enough light when must walk a fine line between es above the table in dining getting dressed, but also be and the winds tend to be calm appearance and functional- rooms with eight-foot ceilings, able to be toned down as resi- so that the water can soak in. ity. A fixture in the foyer that adding three inches for each dents prepare for their bed- For those who must water at instantly impresses visitors additional foot above eight time routines. Both portable likely won't prove as awe-in- feet. Darkened dining areas and installed lighting can be A lush, green lawn is a sight governing when to fertilize night, do so in early evening so spiring if it’s installed in the may be ideal in restaurants, to behold. Many variables are a lawn, ‘The type of grass and that the water can dry before living room. When choosing but homeowners may want to used in bedrooms to serve various functions. Re- involved in growing and main- how well-established a lawn is nightfall and will not contrib- lighting for a home, some gen- split the difference at home thesecessed fixtures that dim can taining grass, and water and must be considered. Experts ute to disease. eral rules about what works in and choose dimmable chan- ensure there’s ample light to fertilizer are among the most suggest having the soil tested each room can help homeown- deliers for their dining rooms. get Scotts® says to water an estab- ers make the most informed This allows homeowners to dressed in the morning, important components. to determine its pH levels and lished lawn until the top six to but they also can be dimmed decision. dim the lights for romantic Knowing how much water and if any nutrients are lacking. A dinners but turn them up for at night as residents try to get fertilizer to apply and when fertilizing schedule can then be eight inches of soil is wet. Most Kitchen Kitchens are often the busi- family gatherings with lots of ready to sleep. Portable night- to apply it can make a big dif- developed after testing. lawns need one to 1.5 inches est room in a home, so lighting people around the table. stand lights can make it easier of water per week from rain here can be especially impor- Living room for couples sharing a bedroom, ference in the appearance and Keep in mind that overfeed- or a hose to soak the soil that tant. A kitchen often benefits, Adaptability also is impor- allowing one person to stay up health ofa lawn. That’s because ing a lawn will not make it both practically and aestheti- tant in the living room, where and read while the other goes a well-fed and watered lawn grow any better and actually deeply. cally, from different types of homeowners may host any- to sleep. Newly established lawns may lighting. For example, pendant thing from movie nights to Homeowners have many will develop a better root sys- can damage the turf. Several require more water to keep the lighting above kitchen islands book clubs to parties for the options and many needs when tem, which makes the lawn small applications of fertilizer soil moist but not soggy. can make meal preparation big game. It can be a tall order choosing lighting for their less vulnerable to stressors like during the lawn’s most active easier and safer, but such light- to accommodate such a wide homes. A professional consul- drought, mowing, foot traf- growing period may be help- Visit a lawn care center for ing likely won't work in break- range of activities, and many tation with a lighting expert fic, and heat, according to the ful, advises the home improve- more information on watering fast nooks and informal dining homeowners come down to or interior decorator can help Scotts® company. ment resource Tools Around the type of lawn for your area areas in the kitchen. Recessed deciding between recessed homeowners find lights that lighting works best in such ar- lighting and track lighting. provide both practical and aes- Fertilize the House. An annual applica- or visit www.scotts.com for ad- eas. In kitchens with no island, If the living room currently thetic appeal. There is no magic formula tion (late spring for warm-sea- ditional tips. ress EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS A&C Spa and Pool 903 S. 10th, Clinton - 580.323.4400 1110 Hillcrest Dr, Woodward ° 580.256.5433 909 N. Main St, Elk City » 580-225-6634 WWW.CXDresspros.com — 22) Great Plai ins Bank = MEMBER FDIC "||ringHome Talk To Us Today About A Home Improvement Loan! Western Oklahoma Insurance “It’s always something” Homeowners « Vehicles « Farm and Ranch « Life and Health 580-225-1121 119 N. Jefferson Ave, Elk City, Ok. 2077 W.3rd,Eikehy 3 —580.225.2265-anbankok.com 1900 S. Main, Elk City