Memorial Day is just a few short days away and it seems as though if you’re staying in town, there’s an unwritten tradition amongst families to pick a room to paint during the long holiday. If that’s your rub, we’re right there with you knee deep in paint chips.
The Parrett Group loves a good wash of color to freshen up a room so we thought we’d share some resources that can help you plan ahead for your project. That way you’ll still have a little time left over to enjoy the brats on the grill.
Check out this great page from Sherwin Williams: http://www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yourself/painting_techniques/how_to_paint/interior/ They’ve got a virtual book on how to tackle that interior paint project. From planning to prep, painting to cleaning up.
But if you’re more the workshop kinda guy, you’re in luck. Head over to the Grove City Home Depot at 1680 Stringtown Road on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for their free Interior Paint Workshop. Learn about interior painting techniques band how to protect those places you don’t want to paint. They’ll show you innovations in paint and primer, tools and supplies that make painting easier and affordable, and ways to prep and repair walls. You can even learn how to create striped walls with paint.
We’re so there.
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You know what it’s like to drive through the neighborhood and you see “that” house on the street that has the perfect shade of green grass, that’s always full and lush and begs you to grab your picnic basket and spew out on it for an afternoon. Well, maybe not that extreme, but there’s always one guy in the strip who’s got the best grass around and you want it. Here’s how you too can be the lawn king of your street.
1) Choose the right grass. The right grass for your yard will depend on your climate, conditions, and soil. Talk to your nursery expert about the best choices. (In Grove City, we have a couple great nurseries to choose from: Straders 2625 W. London-Groveport Road, or Ehmann’s 6001 Lambert Road, Orient OH 43146 – among others) In general, cool-season grasses survive harsh winters but tend to suffer during summer months; warm-season grasses thrive in summer sun but go dormant during the winter--and turn brown in below-freezing temperatures.
2) Water appropriately. It's better to water deeply to encourage root growth instead of watering frequently. There are not hard-and-fast rules about how often to water. When the surface soil feels dry to the touch, it's time to water.
3) Fertilize. Apply a nitrogen fertilizer in late spring and summer and be sure to water it in thoroughly. Fertilize cool-season grasses throughout fall and spring. Again, ask your local nursery person about specific recommendations.
4) Mow properly. Don't let the grass grow too long; mow when it reaches about one third taller than its optimum height.
Courtesy of Toro Wheel Horse Tractors & Riding Mowers
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Congratulations to Danny Yount for winning our first Parrett Group Blog Contest and a gift card to Cimi's Bistro! We asked, "What's a unique characteristic of your neighborhood, suburb or city that you would miss the most if you were to move?" and since we knew we'd get a slew of great answers (these appeared on our wordpress blog at http://theparrettgroup.wordpress.com) we chose a winner at random.
Congratulations to Danny! When are we going to lunch? Just kidding. Give Billy Wemlinger a call at (614) 273.7935 so we can get that gift card to you.
Thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments and stay tuned for our next contest!
