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Saturday Reporter-Herald Au g u s t 13, 2011 D1

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ILY C E GLINKTRIBUNE MEDIA SE RV I C E S

Our neighbors recently puttheir home on the market.They received an excellent of-

fer within 24 hours of listing the prop-erty and got more money for theirhome than I thought they could.

Meanwhile, two other neighborshave had their homes listed for a lotlonger and don’t have any offers.What did these neighbors do right?Just about everything.

Here are eight things you can do toincrease the odds of selling fast, evenin a slower market:

CLEAR OUT THE HOUSE CLUTTER

No matter how long you’ve lived inyour home, it probably has too muchstuff that’s accumulated over time.

Before you list your home for sale —before you even have agents walkthrough and do a comparative mar-keting analysis — you should clearout the clutter. Remove half yourclothing, some of your furnishings,and the old toys and books your chil-dren have outgrown. Prune your“collections” and strip out anythingtoo personal. Our neighbors rented astorage locker that was delivered totheir home.

CLEAN UP YOUR HOUSE

While our neighbors’ house hasalways been spotless, they wentinto overdrive to make sure thehouse was really clean. They hiredpeople to do a top-down scrub of theproperty, so that every inch wasgleaming.

GET YOUR HOUSE IN TOP SHAPE

Our neighbors hired their long-time contractor to come in andtouch-up paint on their porch and in-terior walls. They cleaned the carpet,and repaired sticky doors and otheritems that weren’t really workingproperly. The house had a fresh, new-paint smell and showed off beautifully.

DON’T NEGLECT THE GARDEN

Our neighbors’ Realtor broughtover some potted plants to give a visu-al lift to the front door and back pa-tio. Then the gardeners removed ivyfrom the property and gave the backyard a special trimming.

MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE THEGARAGE AND ATTIC

When our neighbors were showing

the property to the family that ulti-mately made the offer, the buyerswanted to make sure they could fittheir cars in the garage. In five min-utes, everything came out of thegarage, and the buyers were able todrive in their car. By cleaning out thegarage ahead of time, our neighborswere able to comply with this requestin short order.

HIRE THE RIGHT REALTOR

Our neighbors had already boughta house. While they ultimately usedthe same agent to sell, they wanted tocarefully consider their options. Theyhad several different agents tour thenewly staged home and provide acomparative marketing analysis(CMA), which included a marketingplan and suggested list price. Theyspent hours discussing which real es-tate company offered the best websitedisplays and the various prices theagents thought they could get for thehome.

IDENTIFY YOURFUTURE BUYER

It’s important toremember why youbought your houseand what attractedyou to the location.Use that insight tocreate a strategy towill market the

property to that buyer demographic.Our neighbors’ buyers turned out tobe residents of the same communitywho wanted to live nearer to thetrain, buses and school, to give theirown children more autonomy as theymove through grammar and highschool. Those are all things we enjoyabout our location as well.

DON’T GET GREEDY

If you’re lucky enough to get agood offer soon after listing yourproperty, consider it carefully. If theoffer is above the minimum amountyou’d happily take for your property,you should consider taking the moneyand running (especially if the offer is“clean” and doesn’t have a lot of con-tingencies). Agents always say thefirst offer is the best offer. As a seller,your goal is to think straight enoughto recognize a good offer when youget it — and get the deal done.

Sell

For more information, callGlink’s radio show at800-972-8255 on Sundaysfrom 9 to 10 a.m., write to RealEstate Matters Syndicate, P.O.Box 366, Glencoe, IL 60022 orvisit www.thinkglink.com.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12:00-5:007411 Pimlico Drive, Windsor Brand new, beautiful 3 bedroom,2 1/2 bath home with loft, 2 car garage, covered patio andbasement on oversized lot backing to open space. Our homesoffer incredible value with high quality and energy efficiency in aserene setting. Ask about our builder incentives. Prices startingat $239,900.

$239,900MLS# 647541

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FRIDAY - SUNDAY 1:00-3:00302 Lyra Place, Loveland Colorado Craftsman Style Home!Hardwood floors, designer tile, slab granite, alder trim & doors,mission style alder cabinets. Gourmet kitchen. Formal diningroom & breakfast nook. Deck overlooks open space w/accessfrom kitchen & master bdrm. 3-car tandem garage. Garden levelbsmt. Full yard landscape. Close to I-25.

$357,000MLS# 657756

Call Georgena Arnett481-9801

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FRIDAY - SUNDAY 1:00-4:00292 Saratoga Drive, Windsor Greenspire at Windsor Lake. It ismore than just a home… IT’S A QUALITY OF LIFE! Miles of biketrails, open space & parks. Personalize your home from framingto finish! Extraordinary floor plans – Ranch & 2-Story. Lotsavailable on Windsor Lake! Visit our Sales Center or call for apersonalized showing today!

Homes Starting in the $200,000s!MLS# 643842

Call Jim Watson219-5219

SATURDAY 9:00-11:005020 Coral Burst Dr., Loveland Walk-out ranch in AlfordMeadows that backs to open space. Beautiful master w/sittingroom, formal dining room, awesome kitchen w/granite counters& wood floors. Family room w/wet bar. Tons of natural light &special architectural features!

$299,900MLS# 661595

Call Jeffrey Martin599-4436

SUNDAY 1:00-3:001666 Monarch Circle, Loveland Built Green. Main floor office& master w/5-pc bath. Formal dining. Great room w/2-wayfireplace. Large main floor laundry. Kitchen w/slab granitecounters, gas range, pantry & butler’s pantry, island, nook& breakfast bar. Sprinkler system, gate to trails, gorgeouslandscaping, vegetable/flower gardens, sitting areas & pergola.

$325,000MLS# 662782

Call John Simmons481-1250

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:00-3:003555 Capitol Peak Drive, Loveland Gorgeous ranch. Wood floorsin entry, kitchen & eating area. Alder cabinets. Butler pantry.Private master bedroom with walk-in closet & 5-piece bath.Unfinished garden level basement. Outdoor living includes largedeck, stamped concrete patio and gas line for BBQ.

$350,000MLS# 659371

Call Cindy Kurtz962-6832

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12:00-3:004790 Wisconsin Avenue, Loveland Energy Star Rated & BuiltGreen Home! Tharp cabinets, 3cm granite, huge walk-in pantry,gas cooktop, vent hood, built-in oven, microwave, refrigerator.Solid wood doors, wood trim & custom tile work. Finishedbasement w/wet bar & fireplace. Finished, insulated 3 cargarage w/work bench & epoxy sealed floor.

$379,945MLS# 658861

Call Tracy Wilson567-0907

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SATURDAY 1:00-3:001208 Ulmus Drive, Loveland Easy care vinyl & brick exterior.4-level on almost a ¼ acre beautifully landscaped lot! Kitchenfeatures Tharp cabinets w/roll-out drawers & bayed eating area.New gas FP in family room. Roof replaced in 1996. Whole-housefan & extra insulation, central air. Enormous patio, fenced yardw/sprinkler, RV parking. Oversized garage w/shop.

$227,900MLS# 660847

Call Maribeth Bergan690-1735

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$450,000MLS# 661575

Call Jesse Laner672-7212

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PRICE REDUCED!!! DITCH WATER AVAILABLE!!! BRING YOUR HORSES!! Wonderful ranch style home located on 5.43 acres. 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car garage. 1/16 share of Big Thompson Ditch and Manufacturing Company.

2640 SE 14th St, Loveland

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Looking for Maintenance-FREE* lifestyle? Open fl oor plan, patio home w/2 bdrms/2 baths, granite kitchen island, backs to green belt with mountain views! Convenient location. MLS#622329. $323,400

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Price reduced $10,000! Backs to open space w/ mtn views. 3 beds, 2 full baths, 2 family areas. Includes dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven. Central A/C & sprinkler system. MLS#661268. $189,000.

4097 Georgetown Dr, Loveland

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Great 1 acre property in Indianhead Estates on corner lot with 3 car attached garage PLUS separate 2 car/shop! Room for your RV’s & room to expand for additional garages! Like new home. $379,000.

27847 Arikaree Rd, Loveland

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Custom 3 bdrm/2 bath ranch,open fl oor plan w/slab granite in kitchen, hardwood fl oors, alder cabinets & trim, designer tile, 3-car garage, composite deck w/amazing views. MUST SEE! MLS#613207. $389,750

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PRICE REDUCED Loveland 2640 SE 14th St. 12 - 3 PM Century 21 Humpal, Ursula Albers 970-231-0548

Starting in the$150’s

Milliken 110 Traders Lane 12 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Tracy Wilson 970-567-0907

$189,000 NW Loveland 4097 Georgetown Sat 12 – 2 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Rhonda Heth 970-566-3516

Starting At$195,900

Berthoud Peakview Meadows 12 - 4 PM Century 21 Humpal, Kurt Albers &Chris Rampone

970-231-1224,970-430-0845


Windsor 292 Saratoga Drive 1 - 4 PM The Group Inc., Jim Watson 970-219-5219

$225,000 Berthoud 505 5th Sat 2 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Nani Garnand 970-622-1846

Starting At$225,000

Loveland Warberg Farm 11 AM - 2 PM Century 21 Humpal, Kurt Albers 970-231-1224

$227,900 Loveland 1208 Ulmus Drive 1 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Maribeth Bergan 970-690-1735

$239,900 NE Loveland 1898 Abbey Sat 1 – 3 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Mike Monat 970-391-8982

$239,900 Windsor 7411 Pimlico Drive 12 - 5 PM The Group Inc., Kristen Specketer 970-290-8097

$264,900 Berthoud Collins Park Subdivision Sat & Sun 1-3 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Kathy Beadell 970-566-4627

$299,900 Loveland 5020 Coral Burst Dr. 9 - 11 AM The Group Inc., Jeffrey Martin 970-599-4436

$323,400 Loveland 3464 Peruvian Torch Drive 12 - 4 PM ERA Herman Grup/Glen Marketing,Venna Hillman

970-663-4522

$339,900 NW Loveland 2175 Rio Blanco Drive 1 - 4 PM Coldwell Banker, Cliff Johnson 970-566-9716

$350,000 Loveland 3555 Capitol Peak Drive 1 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Cindy Kurtz 970-962-6832

$357,000 Loveland 302 Lyra Place 1 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Georgena Arnett 970-481-9801

$379,945 Loveland 4790 Wisconsin Ave. 12 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Tracy Wilson 970-567-0907

$389,760 Loveland 975 Prism Cactus Drive 12 - 4 PM ERA Herman Grup/Glen Marketing,Venna Hillman

970-663-4522

$399,900 Windsor 1454 Falcon Ridge Rd 1-3 PM Coldwell Banker Plains,Maurine Garretson

970-396-9597

$439,000 NW Loveland 5912 Long Branch Sat 1 – 3 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Carolyn LaMaster 970-690-1596

$300-$399,000 Loveland 3402 Creede Court 1 - 3 PM Premier Lifestyle Realty--Cory Roberts 970-215-9913

$400-$500,000 Loveland 288 Reservoir Drive-Pittington Ranch 1 - 4 PM Premier Lifestyle Realty--John Mathey 970-481-5512

Price Location Address Hours Office Phone


Milliken 110 Traders Lane 12 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Tracy Wilson 970-567-0907

Starting At$195,900

Berthoud Peakview Meadows 11 AM - 3 PM Century 21 Humpal, Kurt Albers &Chris Rampone

970-231-1224,970-430-0845


Windsor 292 Saratoga Drive 1 - 4 PM The Group Inc., Jim Watson 970-219-5219

$224,900 Milliken 2052 Stage Coach Drive 1 - 4 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Clyde Lutton 970-218-9160

$239,900 Windsor 7411 Pimlico Drive 12 - 5 PM The Group Inc., Kristen Specketer 970-290-8097

$264,900 Berthoud Collins Park Subdivision Sat & Sun 1-3 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Kathy Beadell 970-566-4627

$300-$399,000 Loveland 3402 Creede Court 1 - 3 PM Premier Lifestyle Realty--Cory Roberts 970-215-9913

$323,400 Loveland 3464 Peruvian Torch Drive 12 - 4 PM ERA Herman Grup/Glen Marketing,Venna Hillman

970-663-4522

$325,000 Loveland 1666 Monarch Circle 1 - 3 PM The Group Inc., John Simmons 970-481-1250

$350,000 Loveland 3555 Capitol Peak Drive 1 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Cindy Kurtz 970-962-6832

$357,000 Loveland 302 Lyra Place 1 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Georgena Arnett 970-481-9801

$379,000 Windsor 27847 Arikaree Road 1-3 PM Coldwell Banker Plains, MaurineGarretson

970-396-9597

$379,945 Loveland 4790 Wisconsin Ave. 12 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Tracy Wilson 970-567-0907

$389,760 Loveland 975 Prism Cactus Drive 12 - 4 PM ERA Herman Grup/Glen Marketing,Venna Hillman

970-663-4522

$447,000 Loveland 2640 Farista Drive 11 AM - 2 PM Park Place Brokers & Realty, SteveDistal

303-775-8723

$450,000 Loveland 2009 Morining Drive 12 - 3 PM The Group Inc., Jesse Laners 970-672-7212

$492,500 NE Loveland 4997 Valley Oak Sun 1 PM RE/MAX Alliance, Nani Garnand 970-662-1846

$400-$500,000 Loveland 288 Reservoir Drive-Pittington Ranch 1 - 4 PM Premier Lifestyle Realty--John Mathey 970-481-5512

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Regional Snapshot for Loveland/Berthoud Residential

April M ay Ju n e

Active Listings 966 1004 973Previous Year Active Listings 1126 1117 1101

Sold Listings 137 126 155

Median Sales Price $212,500 $200,000 $220,000Previous Year Median $199,900 $214,500 $234,000

Average Days on the Market 155 107 121Previous Year ADOM 119 118 121

Year to Date Listings Sold 395 521 676Previous Year YTD Listing Sold 401 559 728

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L oveland• Bk LLC from 287 Tech

Center LLC, 244 BarberryPl, Loveland, $300,000,home

• Timothy Marhsall fromRafael Chairez, 1748Moonstone Cir, Loveland,$179,000, home

• Richard & Paula Sesockfrom Todd Conn, 3309 But-ternut Dr, Loveland,$190,000, home

• Garnet Kelly from Per-shing Devore, 1633 Van Bu-ren Ave, Loveland,$165,000, home

• Brett & Rachel Janzenfrom Federal Home LnMortgage Corp, 1774 6thSt Sw, Loveland, $122,900,home

• Nancy Morrison fromFederal Home Ln MortgageCorp, 207 Taylor Ave, Love-land, $114,000, home

• Michael & SandraObrien from John Garcia,409 Hawthorn Dr, Love-land, $183,000, home

• Tammy Brown fromZachary Griffith, 1282Crabapple Dr, Loveland,$329,000, home

• Donald & Linda Pacasfrom Walter Hayward, 3307Chestnut Ave, Loveland,$185,000, home

• Ian Eldredge fromSteven Henderson, 4009Boxelder Dr, Loveland,$198,000, home

• Howard & JessicaKemp from Tracey Ko-rthuis, 443 Skinner GulchRd, Loveland, $725,000,home

• Gary & Jynda Swannerfrom James Kraatz, 4955Hornbeam Ct, Loveland,$329,000, home

• Lynn & Lori Staufferfrom Kathleen Lassen,5441 N Saint Louis Ave,Loveland, $305,000, home

• Leslie Estes fromPatrick Love, 1805 GraysPeak Dr Unit 102, Love-land, $140,000, condo

• Kristine & RichardFletcher from MatthewMcmichael, 1815 Winch-ester Ct, Loveland,$183,000, home

• Alisha & Jacob Bolesfrom Oak Valley HomesLLC, 195 Carina Cir Town-home Unit 104, Loveland,$170,500, condo

• Joshua Fisher fromDonald Peterson, 3727 NFranklin Ave, Loveland,$206,000, home

• Yishan Li from JulianaRiedel, 1596 Angora Dr,Loveland, $251,000, home

• Franklin Nolting fromPatrick Rowe, 1441 FletaCt, Loveland, $116,800,home

• Carl & Kellie Jansmafrom John Simmons, 30756th St Sw, Loveland,$290,000, home

• Resident from LynnStauffer, 553 Harrison Ave,Loveland, $283,000, home

• Cara Hanley from GregTaylor, 4625 Hahns Peak DrUnit 204, Loveland,

$135,900, condo• James & Susan Whit-

ten from Graeme Weston-lewis, 8098 Firethorn Dr,Loveland, $327,000, home

• Derek Griess fromNicole Young, 1104Paloverde Dr, Loveland,$150,000, home

• Nancy & David Nystromfrom Cadence LLC, 1501Cleveland Ave, Loveland,$142,000, home

• Mandy Skinner fromFederal Home Ln MortgageCorp, 616 S Estrella Ave,Loveland, $130,400, home

• Charles Zitting fromNicholas Bowen, 1554 NewMexico St, Loveland,$170,000, home

• Peter & Tammy Mcen-tee from Karen Bowers,2717 W 46th St, Loveland,$149,000, home

• Donna Gallier fromKristopher Jakobsson,2010 Ridgway Ct, Love-land, $334,000, home

• Stephen Smith fromGregg Knoll, 213 W 51stSt, Loveland, $189,900,home

• Kristi Hornick fromNathan Meadows, 190 Cari-na Cir Unit 101, Loveland,$157,000, condo

• Kenneth & Jackie Kar-row from James F GajniakRevocable Trust, 1841 3rdSt Sw, Loveland, $176,000,home

• Joseph Good fromJoseph Schimmels, 1796Moonstone Cir, Loveland,$244,000, home

• Eloise & Robert Mon-toya from Richard Wagstaff,2421 Arikaree Dr, Love-land, $176,400, home

Berthoud• Timothy & Rachelle

Clegg from William Cross,1720 Chaparro Cir,Berthoud, $479,000, home

• Jason Hughes fromCharles Johnson, 806 N4th St, Berthoud,$175,000, home

• Sapphire LLC fromRandy Lofquist, 4155 High-plains Dr, Berthoud,$2,060,000, home

Estes Park• Richard & Kimberly

Kilgore from Chapin Mari-tal Trust, 465 Marcus Ln,Estes Park, $325,000,home

• Bettye Walsh from Ma-jorie Angle, 1679 HallettHeights Dr, Estes Park,$236,000, home

• Megan Lindeman fromFederal Home Ln MortgageCorp, 1039 Sutton Ln,Estes Park, $180,000,home

• Richard & Sara Barkleyfrom Earl Mccrea, 742Black Canyon Dr, EstesPark, $289,000, home

• Douglas & Donna Vojtafrom Donna Messmer, 1061Otis Ln, Estes Park,$340,000, home

Johnstown• Paul & Melissa Matheny

from Fannie Mae, 343 MossRock Way, Johnstown,$208,000, home

• Kent Curtis from FedHome Loan Mtg Corp, 606

Charlotte St, Johnstown,$267,000, home

• Nicole Rivera fromDeutsche Bk Natl Trust Co,3646 Barnard Ln, John-stown, $178,500, home

• Chad & June Rodgersfrom Oakwood HomesLLC, 3755 Blackwood Ln,Johnstown, $230,200,home

• Shawn & Brooke Peter-son from Ryland Group Inc,2725 Aylesbury Way, John-stown, $285,200, home

• Barry Gruis from Regi-na Sanders, 3548 BrunnerBlvd, Johnstown,$294,000, home

• Peter & Carol Cheesefrom Myron Buey, 148Buckeye Ave, Johnstown,$197,500, home

• Cassie & Brandon All-shouse from Shawn Cut-shall, 314 Alder Ave, John-stown, $187,500, home

• Troy & Sher Walkerfrom Ryland Group Inc,2707 Aylesbury Way, John-stown, $268,000, home

• Cheryl Snyder fromOakwood Homes LLC,3831 Kenwood Cir, John-stown, $231,300, home

Windsor• Gregory & Ashle Syn-

owka from Michael Foster,1681 Colorado River Dr,Windsor, $296,000, home

• Erick Drescher fromSteve Schmidt, 901 ScotchPine Dr, Windsor,$195,200, home

• Michael Whatley fromPaul Dorweiler, 8817 Longs

Peak Cir, Windsor,$440,000, home

• Michael & Angela Mur-phy from Federal Home LnMortgage Corp, 6042 BayMeadows Dr, Windsor,$385,000, home

• Holly Gonzalezmedinafrom Kenneth Kauffman,1205 Kirkwood Ct, Wind-sor, $185,000, home

• Lynn & Mary Friesenfrom Kristen Porter, 1386Waterwood Dr, Windsor,

$211,000, home• Kenneth & Linda Saliga

from John Chambers, 1152Tipi Ring Ct, Windsor,$412,000, home

• Steven Bunten fromCathy Haberkorn, 433Crystal Beach Dr, Windsor,$360,000, home

• Daniel & Ashley Chasefrom Highland MeadowsDevelopment I, 7351 Bal-carrick Ct, Windsor,$443,100, home

• Susan & Sara Goochfrom Jeffrey Jenkins, 1024Basin Ct, Windsor,$206,400, home

• Nicholas & DanielleKrenz from Sage HomesLLC, 623 Shoshone Ct,Windsor, $266,700,home

• Saint LLC from WinterFarm Windsor LLC, 663Shoshone, Windsor,$140,000, home

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CA RO L O'MEARACSU EXTENSION

“What’s wrong with the tree?” is a questionfrequently asked in our office at this time ofthe season. And for the most part, the answeris: tree scorch and symptoms of lack of winterw a t e r.

Winter is a tough time for folks to think ofwatering trees, what with all of that chillyweather and bare branches. But roots dehy-drate in dry soils, and this past winter was bonedry. Here’s the surprise for most people: the re-sult of no winter water is seen in mid-summer,when trees struggle with scorched leaves.

Yes, it seems counter-intuitive, but if youdon’t have the roots to support a lush canopy,the leaves lose water faster than the stuntedroot system can replace. This means leavesbrown for seemingly no reason and drop fromthe tree.

If your tree is starting to look peaked in thesummer heat, check the leaves. Look for evenlydiscolored spots, typically from the tips inward(although not always). The discolored area hasno rings, halos of colors, or spores — if you seeany of those things, you should suspect fungusor bacteria.

On pines, the needles will brown with norings or banding, becoming brittle and dry. De-ciduous trees may loose a bit of canopy at thistime as well, in response to high heat and lowwater. This is normal, but if the tree loses a lotof the canopy, it’s probably under too muchstress.

Other culprits besides lack of winter waterare low relative humidity, wind, soil with highsalt concentrations, compacted soil, new con-struction near the tree, and plastic weed barri-ers. In short, anything that interferes with thetree getting water. Near where I live a shockingsight caused me to swerve to the curb, hop outof the car and take photos. Several Lindens and

honeylocust trees were in full fall color, bril-liantly yellow against the blue sky. In early Oc-tober this might be a cause for joy, but when ithappens at the end of July, it spells trouble.

Disease, insects and herbicide are all possiblesuspects being considered by Ken Wicklund,City Forester in Longmont, who had also beenout to examine the trees. Though he doesn’tyet know the cause, he took a moment to urgecaution on using weed killers around trees.

“The problem is the amount people use; theygive the weeds a little extra spray to be sure tokill them,” he said. “And some are really harm-ful to trees.” Care should be taken when usingany product in your landscape; read and followthe label instructions.

Don’t forget the effect of heat reflected frombright surfaces, especially on conifers. Light-colored siding gets hot, particularly on southor west sides. Symptoms become obvious fol-lowing hot, dry weather in late summer. Ever-greens may have tip dieback of needles, pro-gressing from the tree’s top, moving downwardand from outer branches inward.

You can’t cure the tree, but you can help itbe healthier next year. Try deep watering to adepth of 12 to 18 inches once a month in sum-mer and winter. Organic mulch under treeshelps reduce moisture loss, but avoid polyethy-lene plastic under mulches — use porous weedfabrics instead.

Avoid effects of tree scorch

Carol O’Meara is withCSU Extension inBoulder County.Contact her at303-678-6238 orcomeara@co. b o u l d e r. c o . u s .

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