Carpet Takes Center Stageby: News Canada(NC)From soft, layered intricate vine
and floral designs to multi-levelled patchwork weaves to tailored ribs,
geometric loops and lattices to nubby, terry-like twists, there are more than
200 styles and 4,000 colours of wall-to-wall carpet on the market today. "The
unique and innovative patterns, textures, and colours that are available today,
resulting from the latest fibre and manufacturing technologies, offer endless
home styling options and are taking the spotlight at every floor show", says
Leslie Beaumont, from Beaulieu Canada, Canada's largest carpet
manufacturer.Designers are now selecting carpet to create the focus in an
overall room design scheme, rather than treating it simply as a neutral backdrop
to other furnishings. Modern carpet textures offer architectural interest to the
floor with height variation, sculptured effects and shadowing, and are the
perfect contrast to smooth wall and furniture surfaces. Contemporary organic
patterns coordinate easily with other interior upholstery and drapery
fabrications. Even a choice of a subtle design will create interest underfoot
and a look that is sophisticated, neutral and pleasing to the eye. Visit the web
site www.yourhomestyle.ca for carpet decorating tips and trends using texture
and colour.For practical consideration, texture and patterned carpet are popular
for minimizing soil and vacuum marks and increasing the perception of quality
and value. Besides being the perfect design medium, no other flooring choice
surpasses wall-to-wall carpet for comfort, warmth, sound-proofing, performance,
and price.As life gets more hectic, we strive to make our homes the perfect
oasis and surround ourselves with what we like. The trend is to make our homes
softer, simpler, and more liveable, and we are expressing ourselves and our own
individuality through colour, texture and pattern. To transform a space,
designers start from the floor up. Carpet has evolved to become a valuable,
infinitely pliant design tool, and is becoming the latest trend, and a key
element in the interior design process for any room.- News CanadaAbout The
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the NC services. - Real Fast Growing Trees 17881 The River Birches River Birch
Trees are fairly easy to plant because they are rugged and durable. Yet to plant
or transplant them you do need to follow some basic guidelines. Two of the best
types or River Birch trees are Dura Heat and Heritage River Birches. We have
been growing River Birch Trees for a number of years and offer these suggestions
for planting. All people handling Dura Heat and Heritage River Birches
seedlings and small trees need to help with the life support of your plants.
Seedlings are like fish out of water and need care which is often overlooked
between the time the seedlings are lifted and transplanted. Improper care means
higher mortality. Do not try and reinvent the wheel. You must protect seedling
from moisture and temperature extremes, as well as physical damage. Seedlings
are living and should be handled carefully. For a higher survival rate, treat
trees carefully and plant them immediately. I like to have a backup plan for
planting if the weather turns bad. I will sometimes switch from lining out the
seedlings to potting them up if I realize that the soil conditions will not be
right for an extended Length of time. If planting must be delayed a few days,
keep the plants in a cold, protected place with air circulation between the
trees. Keep the Dura Heat and Heritage River Birches trees out of the rain and
wind. To check if the trees need water, feel the media at the roots. If it isn't
damp, water the trees and allow the excess water to drain. In cool, damp
weather, the biggest threat to these trees is from mold. Try to keep out of soil
seedlings moist by either restricting water loss with a water vapor barrier or
by wetting the roots at regular intervals. While handling or planting try to
reduce temperature and air movement around the seedlings. Windy days can dry out
seedlings so consider waiting for calmer weather. Once your soil conditions are
correct OUR FREE USE PLANTERS will make planting a snap so its will be worth
waiting for good planting conditions. HOW TO PLANT Ideal planting days are
cool and cloudy with little or no wind. If possible, avoid planting on warm,
windy days. The soil should be moist not wet. Care in planting is more important
than speed. Make sure the roots are never allowed to become dry. Bare root
seedlings should be carried in a waterproof bag or bucket with plenty of moist
material packed around the roots to keep them damp. Ideally, bare root boxes
should be kept refrigerated or packed in ice or snow. Don't freeze the trees.
Competition from weeds, grass, brush or other trees is very detrimental to
survival and growth of seedlings. Choose areas free from this competition or
clear at least a three-foot square bare spot before planting. Seedlings should
not be planted under the crown of existing trees, or closer than 6 feet to
existing brush. Avoid areas near walnut trees. Brush aside loose organic
material such as leaves, grass, etc., from the planting spot to expose mineral
soil. If organic matter gets into the planting hole, it can decompose and leave
air spaces. Roots will dry out when they grow into these spaces. Open up the
hole, making sure the hole is deep enough for the roots to be fully extended. If
roots are curled or bunched up, the tree will not be able to take up water
correctly, will often weaken and die, or may blow down later due to poor root
structure. Take a tree out of your planting bag or bucket only after a hole is
ready. When exposed, the fine roots can dry out in as little as 30 seconds.
Seedling shoots and roots lose water to air, roots require more
protecting.Unlike leaves ,they do not have stomata (close-able openings on the
surface of the leaves) or any waxy coatings to help reduce water loss. If the
Dura Heat and Heritage River Birches roots feel dry they are probably dead. Now
I know you are thinking,"I will place them in a bucket of water and store them
there until planting". This will not work. Submerge plants for no longer that a
couple of minutes. Placing them in water cuts them off from oxygen. Remember to
remove the container before planting a containerized tree. A helpful hint to all
those new gardeners just starting is to remember to always plant green side up.
Hold the seedling in place in the hole, making sure the roots are straight,
fully extended and that the tree is neither too shallow or too deep in the hole.
Fill hole, allowing soil to fall in around the roots. Tamp with hands or with
your heel. Don't crush the roots by jumping up and down around the seedling like
there is a snake curled up around the seedling. It is delicate. Fill with more
soil, if necessary, and tamp. Tamping is important. If soil is not firmly packed
around the roots, there will be air pockets that can dry out the roots, and the
seedlings may be weakly anchored. It is far easier to plant the tree strait up
then have the tree leaning and have to adjust the tree later. (Addition of
fertilizer and plant vitamins at the time of planting is not generally
necessary.) Take your time in planting. Proper spacing will help you grow a more
valuable crop. I have tried to get more production from a limited area by over
planting and then thinning, but I always have had trouble in harvesting ....
digging is slower and poor quality usually results for a portion of the crop.
Avoid these tree planting errors: Tangled roots Planting too shallow Planting
too deep Air pockets Turned up roots (this is called J rooting) Planting
trees that are not tolerant of wet soils in poorly drained areas Planting over
rocks, septic tanks and leach fields, on sand mounds CARE OF TREES FOLLOWING
PLANTING Check periodically to be sure that brush, grass and other vegetation is
kept under control by mowing, mulching, spraying or a combination of these
treatments. Always obtain advice from a licensed pest control adviser before
using chemicals. You ag extension agency may offer courses in application of
chemicals. Monitoring the appearance of your trees will help you to detect signs
of insects, diseases or other problems. Appearances also help sell your product.
Look for foliage turning yellow, new foliage drooping or other signs of poor
health. It is easier to take successful corrective action if the problem is
detected early. Over watering is a common problem in irrigated plantations. You
probably won't need to water more frequently than every 7-10 days. Give your
trees a thorough, deep soak and then let the soil dry out before the next
watering. This encourages the roots to grow down in search of water. Frequent,
shallow watering encourages root growth near the surface and the trees are more
dependent on irrigation and are less windfirm. Animals can be a major cause of
damage to young trees. Porcupines, gophers, mice, rabbits, deer and cattle are
the most frequent source of damage. In many states you may have to call your
game commission and get their recommendations on legal methods to protect your
crop. In our state, you can get help from the Pa. Game Commission to kill deer
that are a threat to your seedlings or obtain a free fence to keep deer away
from your seedlings. Over the years we have lost more trees to mice than any
other animal. Put rat baits out on a regular basis. Over the years we have lost
more seedlings and plants to mice than any other culprit including deer and
rabbit ts combined. You an see more articles about the care of trees plants and
nursery stock at our web site: http://www.seedlingsrus.com and
http://www.highlandhillfarm.com About the Author Bill has been growing trees and
plants in Pennsylvania for over 25 years. His web sites include
http://www.seedlingsrus.com http://www.huntingrelics.com and
http://www.zone5trees.com
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