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Get Ready,Get Set,But Don’tPlant – Yet

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Because of the mild winter thatLong Island experienced this year,and temperatures that climbed into

the 70s during the middle of the March,many gardeners are likely chomping at thebit to go out into their backyards and gar-dens and start planting. Even the plantsseem ready to go, as many bulbs areswelling and opening, weeks before ex-pected. However, before you grab yourwatering can, work gloves and a packageof seeds, Michael Veracka, chairperson ofthe Department of Ornamental Horticul-ture at Farmingdale State College has aword of advice – patience.“It’s too cold still to plant,” Veracka ad-

vises Long Island gardeners. “One shouldnot be fooled by warm winter and earlyspring. Exhibit some patience.”Veracka compared our region’s recent

climate to that of North Carolina or Vir-ginia, where milder winters lead to earliersprings and plants blossoming sooner thanis typical here on Long Island. However,he is quick to caution that although theweather may make it seem as if we areliving in Raleigh, we are still in the north-east and cold temperatures, and yes, evensnow is still possible. Furthermore, he

also advises coastal area residents, espe-cially those on the North Shore, that theseareas warm up more slowly than inlandareas.“The first thing to recognize, although

it’s technically spring now, both soil andair temperatures are still cooler than idealfor most plants,” Veracka advises.However, those who can’t wait to begin

the growing season should take heart. Justbecause he believes it’s still a bit too earlyto be planting, it doesn’t mean it’s too ear-ly to plan a beautiful garden or yard andtake steps toward it becoming a reality. Infact, he advises that now is the time totake the first step toward a beautiful gar-den by inspecting it and determining thehealth of the horticulture that is alreadythere. He suggests gardeners examine

their plants to determine if they are aliveand healthy.“Keep in mind that in the past year

we’ve had some pretty crazy weather,”says Veracka. “We had a hurricane. Wehad a very wet late summer into the fall.We’ve had quite a few wind events andbefore that we had a very dry part of2011.”Because of the unusual conditions, it is

possible that some plants may not havesurvived the winter or may not be healthy.According to Veracka, those who wanttheir garden to look its best come summershould begin making plans about whatmight replace anything that will be re-moved or any new plant, shrub or veg-etable additions that they hope to make.In addition to inspecting the health of

the horticulture, Veracka also advisescleaning up yards, flower beds and gar-dens and removing any debris. He saysthere might be fallen branches, leaves, orother debris that needs to be removed,especially if a clean up was not per-formed last autumn. Additionally, byraking up leaves and other debris, gar-deners are giving their lawns the addedbenefit of aerating the soil, which hesays is very beneficial.“It introduces more oxygen into the

soil,” explains Veracka. “The biggestthing that can happen with lawns is theyget very compacted from machinery,from people playing sports or just walk-ing on it.”He also said that those preparing areas

for flowerbeds should turn the soil inthese areas over. Ideally he suggests dig-ging to the depth of at least a spade, whichis 8 inches.Something else that Veracka strongly

advises is a soil test. He recommends thatgreen thumbs collect a sample of soil andsend it to a lab to determine both the pHlevel of the soil as well as the nutrientcontent and the level of organic matter.“Doing a soil test is a lot like going to a

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As Nassau County residentsbegin to decorate theirbackyards and gardens in

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important thing that homeownerscan do is to remove standing wa-ter from their property. She saysthat it doesn’t take a lot of water

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rain of decorating with flower-pots. “As long as after rain theyjust dump the water. Some ofthem have that little lip on themand it collects water and it’s aperfect breeding ground.”

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monitored for the collection ofwater and have any water removedregularly or perhaps should bekept covered up or inside.Of course, pools are a huge

source of standing water. Laurainrecommends that pools be keptcovered if not being used. Poolcovers also collect water, so thisshould be monitored. In addition,abandoned pools can also be ahuge area for water to collect, sohomeowners should be attentive toremoving any standing water thatmay collect there.Keeping a property well-

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not moving, they’re renovat-ing,” says Dale Landy, ownerof Kolson Korenge Inc. inGreat Neck. “You keep whatyou have and you embellish upon it. There’s nothingwrong with that.”According to Landy, many homeowners have turned to

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el and then polished nickel. She advises that those withlarger budgets can do even more changes so that every-thing in a room matches.“[When doing a] big renovation you gut the bathroom

and carry a nice suited series so the sink faucet matchesthe shower sets and the towel bars match too,” statesLandy. “Everything’s matching from the same serieswithin the company and it looks very nice.”

Another popular choice forbathrooms, says Landy, islarge, overhead, showerheads.She says that 8- to 10-inchshowerheads coming from theceiling are traditional styledand currently popular amongconsumers. She further ex-plains that her customers arepurchasing these because they

want a nice shower and the feeling of rain coming downwhen showering.Freestanding tubs that whirl are another popular addi-

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look without busting their home improvement budgets bychanging kitchen faucets or kitchen cabinet knobs. She

says that changing up the knobs can invigorate the look ofa kitchen, and do so in an economical way. Later on, amore intense renovation can be done when the homeown-er has a larger budget to work with. As with baths, shefinds that traditional styles are the most popular.“A small change can make a big difference,” she says.Landy also recommends matching the design of the

bathroom with that of the kitchen. By keeping the stylesand finishes consistent, it gives the home a more appeal-ing look, according to Landy.“Shapes and styles that would match the plumbing and

the faucet carry through to the kitchen cabinets,” advisesLandy. “Not only in style but in finish. You want it all tomatch so it’s nice.”For those who are seeking to change the look of their

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the doorknobs,” recommends Landy.As with kitchens and baths, Landy finds that more tra-

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is popular and may instead opt for a contemporary designand finish. Landy stresses that whatever look homeownersdesire, it can be achieved, and the simple act of changingknobs and faucets can do so in a cost-effective manner.She adds that design and budget are of the utmost prioritywhen she recommends style changes to homes.“We always find something to accommodate someone’s

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Simply changing a faucet gives a kitchen a fresh, newlook says Landy. Photo courtesy of Newport Brass.

Faucets with a traditional style, such as this Newport Brass faucet, are quite popular says Dale Landy of KolsonKorenge Inc. in Great Neck. Photo courtesy of Newport Brass.

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of the rainbow including red, white, pink, yellow and oth-er vibrant colors and that they have a very pleasant scent.He comments that pansies will last until warmer weather

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Prices for Gold, Silver, Platinum fluctuate based on NY Spot Prices. Prices offered are subject to change without notice.

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$1 Gold Pieces . . . .$175.00 & UP$2.5 Gold Pieces . .$235.00 & UP$3 Gold Pieces . . . .$850.00 & UP$4 Gold Pieces . . . .$59,000.00 & UP$5 Gold Pieces . . . .$400.00 & UP

$10 Gold Pieces . . .$800.00 & UP$20 Gold Hi-Relief . .$7,250.00 & UP$20 Gold Pieces .$1,650.00 & UP$50 Gold Pieces .$14,500.00 & UP

Pre 1933

FREEWalk-in Appraisals

As a 2nd Generation Family owned Company, we have been helping our community trade goldand other valuables for over 45 yrs! * Visit us in-store or online today! *

Prices are for problem Free- Extremely Fine & Better coins.Payingmore for certified PCGS/NGC coins.

Old SilverDollars

1794-Very Good & Better . . . . . . $52,500.00 & up1795-1798 Very Good & Better . . $1,250.00 & up1798-1803 Very Good & Better . . . . $975.00 & up1836-1839 Very Fine . . . . . . . . . . . $6,850.00 & up1840-1877 Very Good . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00 & up1878-1904 Fine & Better . . . . . . . . . . . $27.00 & up1921-1935 Fine & Better . . . . . . . . . . . $26.00 & up

All silver 10¢, 25¢, 50¢.Paying 22X face value.$1 in Silver Coins =$22.00

Payingmore for larger amounts!Based on Spot Silver at $33

Pre 1965 U.S. Silver Coins

Diamonds½ Carat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to $1,5001 Carat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to $15,0002 Carat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to $75,0003 Carat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to $275,0004 Carat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to $350,000

Gold & Platinum

10 karat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24-$31 pennyweight14 karat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$38-$45 pennyweight18 karat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$48-$55 pennyweight22 karat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59-$68 pennyweightPlatinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58-$68 pennyweightGold Spot Currently Above $1,650 per oz

Payingmore for GIA certified stones

All Sterling Silver Items

We buy all boxed GSA Car-son City 1878-CC to 1885-CC, 1890 & 91-CC. Paying$160 - $10,000All GSAhold-ers must be problem free. Paying $160 &

higher per coin

Buying & SellingSame Location for over 38 Years!

Diamonds

Deal in Complete Privacy!

For All Other VintageWatches Bring In For Offer.

VintageMen’sWatches

Patek Philippe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500.00 & UPRolex Daytona SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500.00 & UPRolex Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000.00 & UPRolex SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$950.00 & UPVacheron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$900.00 & UPOmega Constellation Gold . . . . . . . . . . . .$500.00 & UPBreitling Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000.00 & UP

Most Popular Bullion Coins

GOLD COINS BUYAmerican Buffalos/Eagles $1,675.00 $1,739.00Canadian Maple Leafs $1,658.00 $1,706.00S. African Krugerrands $1,655.00 $1,709.00Austrian Philharmonics $1,658.00 $1,709.00

Also Buying Pandas, Pesos, Sovereigns and More.Payingmore for larger quantities!

Prices Based on Spot Gold At $ 1,650 for one coin transaction

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