2014 Spring Home and Garden - Gresham Outlook

March 2014
The Outlook, Sandy Post, Estacada News
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By ANNE ENDICOTT
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Pamplin Media Group
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t seems ironic that despite CARPETS
our notoriously damp re- gion of the country, a lot
of homeowners are turn- ing to water features as embel- Sheet Vinyl Flooring
lishment in their landscaping.
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Experts say more and more folks are considering their 21655 SE Stark
12230 SW Main St.
backyards as an extension of their formal living space. 503-665-4162
503-684-1989
They’re no longer viewing the OUTLOOK PHOTO: JIM CLARK
area their home sits on as just another item on the mainte- Ponds containing koi, such as
Spartacus, require good iltration to Open Mon-Sat 9-6
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nance and repair list. Instead, ensure clean water for the ish’s
patios and decks are seen as an environment for entertain- survival.
ing and personal recharging. A simple fountain or ishpond Luxury Vinyl Tile
than ponds because of the said, from the days when they
is not only eye candy, it be- lower maintenance. For some- were essentially a sign of af- We offer 6 months 0% Interest
comes yet another relection of the homeowner’s tastes and body who doesn’t want the up- keep of a pond, patio water luence. Today’s fountains and bubblers are nearly plug and Financing with Payments. Apply in
personality.
“We are seeing a lot of bub- fountains are perfect.”
There’s something about play, reasonably priced and a simple DIY weekend project.
the store, its fast, easy and Free.*
blers and patio fountains be- the soothing sounds of gently Scattered around the show- *Subject to credit approval. *Scheduled minimum monthly payments required to avoid interest and inance charges.
ing used in new home con- struction,” said Dori DeLau- moving water that provides a sense of tranquility, especially room at Creative Visions is an assortment of fountains suit-
nay, owner of Creative Visions Landscaping in the Orient ar- if your deck or patio is where you check out from the daily able for the corner of a deck or patio. Crafted from resin, they
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are putting in more of those
come a long way, DeLaunay
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