Thanks to LaNiña, our win-ter so far has

been milder and drierthan usual. However,winter doesn’t enduntil March 20, sothere could still bea real possibility ofchallenging weatherahead.

We all have unhappymemories of the se-vere cold at the endof last February. Thegood news is we cantake some steps tominimize the affects.

The first suggestionI would like to makepertains to hardi-ness. Most of us knowwhich hardiness zonewe live in and shouldtherefore be plant-ing only those plantswhich will toleratethat zone. Certainlyslight variations willexist, but as a rule ofthumb, most of theplants zoned for yourregion will take theworst most wintershave to offer.

If you don’t knowyour zone, you caneasily find out from alocal nursery. GreaterVancouver is gener-ally rated zone 7 andas you move eastthrough the Valley,zone 6 is the norm.From experience,however, I know thatno gardener worth heror his salt pays muchattention to zones.Virtually all garden-ers set out plants theyknow are not hardy intheir region, but theyinsist that with a littleextra protection theseplants will survive.Unfortunately, thatprotection is not al-ways applied until it’stoo late.

There are, however,some techniques thatcan add a few degreesof hardiness to manyplants. One thing Inoticed after an earlyNovember cold spellthree years ago was

that plants growingin very well-drainedsandy soil survivedthe cold with the leastamount of damage. Itseems that if a plant’sroots have had to workharder for moistureand food, the plantis tougher and stopsgrowing earlier in thefall. As a consequence,its branches and budsbecome dormant ear-lier, preventing severedamage from the cold.These plants also tendto stay dormant lon-ger and suffer far lessroot damage becausewith a lower moisturecontent, the soil is notmoved about so muchby the frost. Plantingall your plants, partic-ularly the softer ones,in well-drained sandyloam is a sure way totoughen them up.

A further protec-tion for more tenderplants is a goodmulching with fir orhemlock bark mulchor even with sawdust.Mulching makes anincredible differenceboth in summer andwinter. It retains criti-cal moisture necessaryat both times of theyear.

Immediately aftera cold spell when thetemperature is onthe rise and the frostis coming out of theground, it’s essentialto get moisture backinto our plants, espe-cially for those plantedunder eaves. Soak theliving daylights outof the foliage of broa-dleaved plants andthoroughly penetratethe root system withwater. A good wateringcan really make quitea difference to theamount of damage toso many plants.

Desiccation fromcold, drying winterwinds is anothermajor problem. As ifthe severe wind onour more tender broa-

dleaved plants, likeaucubas, photinias,rhododendrons andazaleas, is not badenough, winter sun-shine can burn theirfoliage. Not only is itimportant to createwind breaks aroundour softer plants, it’salso essential to keepwinter sunshine offthem in severe cold.We always winterour rhododendronsin a lath house thatboth shades them and

acts as a wind break.One of the importantthings to do, particu-larly where plants areexposed to cold out-flow winds, is to createa tripod of strong bam-boo canes and wrapthe plants with thenew insulating cloth,‘N-Sulate’, which canmake a 8-10°C differ-ence.

It is also importantto check bulbs androots stored in garagesand sheds to make

sure they are insulatedfrom severe cold andfreezing. Small green-houses are wonderfulfor starting new plantsand keeping overold ones, but plasticand glass are verysusceptible to cold.Greenhouses need tobe not only heated butalso insulated withbubble poly on theinside to help allevi-ate the severity of thecold. Wet heavy snowcan break and bend

many weaker plants,so staking them andwrap them tightlywith twine for extrasupport will make ahuge difference.

Experiencing nu-merous years of coldwinters in our gardenshas taught us manygood lessons. Firstand foremost, neverlet your guard down.A couple of yearsof mild winters canlull us into wintercomplacency. Make

sure you always pre-pare the appropriatewinter protection.Secondly, as bad as itmay seem, don’t as-sume the worst untilnew growth appears ordoesn’t appear, in thespring. Finally, coldwinters are just a partof the gardening cycle.Passionate gardenerswill keep on plantingtender plants - losinga few is part of thelearning curve we allgo through.

REVIEWHome ShowcREEVVIEWVVHow hardy are your plants in winter?A good mulching with firor hemlock bark mulch or even with sawdust is one way to protect plants

IN THE GARDEN Brian Minter

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by Kerry Vital

Buyers are sure to be lining up to take a look at Alexandra Gate, opening soon in a prime location in Richmond.

Built specifi cally to be a ground-oriented development, buyers at Alexandra Gate will feel an immediate sense of peace and safety as soon as they set foot on the property.

“It’s set up to (have) a more pedestrian-friendly feel,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson. “It makes for a more appealing sense of community.”

Th e 193 homes are split into a mix of sleek two-storey city homes and stylish urban condominiums. Th e city homes provide the bottom two levels of the four-storey buildings, while the condos fi ll the upper fl oors. Th us, city home buyers will have their own private double garage and front door access.

Th e entire feel of the development is extremely calm, since only half of the homes use the lobby and elevator. Th is means there will be less congestion at peak times.

Th ere is no shortage of amazing features inside either, including nine-foot ceilings in most homes. Th e kitchens are particularly spectacular, with granite countertops and stainless-

steel appliances. Sophisticated faux-wood grain cabinets are complemented by a ceramic tile backsplash and an undermount double-bowl sink perfect for all your food preparation needs.

If you’re in need of a quiet oasis, the bathrooms at Alexandra Gate are the perfect place. Outfi tted with a large soaker tub with a full-height ceramic tile shower surround and elegant inlaid trim, the bathrooms are made for a bubble bath with a good book. Stone-look laminate countertops and backsplash, together with a large mirror and light bar, are beautiful touches.

Th e grand opening will take place on Jan. 21, but potential homeowners who have pre-registered will be given the chance to see the homes on Jan. 19 and 20, Lawson says.

“It’s a good idea to register online,” he says. “You will get the original pricing and the best selection.”

Pricing was especially important to Steveston Real Estate, Lawson says. With Richmond becoming one of the most expensive real estate markets,

young buyers aren’t always able to fi nd something within their price range. Th is isn’t true at Alexandra Gate.

“It is purposefully the most aff ordable thing out there,” Lawson says, adding that the units are defi nitely appealing to younger buyers.

“Th ey must be able to aff ord it,” he says. “We developed it with that in mind.”

Homeowners at Alexandra Gate will be able to take advantage of a private

full-service gym, movie theatre with a big-screen TV, large daycare facility and a private common garden, among other amenities. Th e development is just one kilometre from Aberdeen Centre and its SkyTrain station, and close to several other Richmond shopping centres, recreation facilities and dining.

Condo homes start at $188,800, and city homes start at $388,800. To pre-register, visit www.cambieliving.com/alexandragate or call 604-279-8866.

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Langley condos provide sacred decorA lot of thought goes into the design of a

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Elements, from Sandhill Development, has adopted the concept of sacred geometry, which assigns meaning and signifi cance to shapes and proportions found in nature, as a guiding principle behind its interior design.

Sacred geometry has been used to plan religious buildings for thousands of years. It takes natural shapes – like hexagons and curves – and brings them into structures.

Danielle Lareau, principal designer at Vancouver’s Giraff e Design, took charge at Elements, using curves, lines and colours to mirror the natural world.

Th is is most obvious in the lobbies of the three residential buildings at Elements, each

with their own theme: gold, silver and bronze. Th e gold lobby is symbolized by a circle

with a curved star inside, a shape prominent in the fl oor tile and repeated in the wall pattern and even on the ceiling.

Lareau says these circular shapes represent femininity, while the more linear silver lobby evokes the masculine side of the equation.

Th is space, symbolized by three wavy lines, is the opposite of the gold lobby. Th e silver building sustains the theme with its square wall decor and harder-edged seating.

Lareau says the design at Elements is meant to balance both masculine and feminine aspects, bringing harmony to the space.

“It’s known to aff ect our well being,” she says, “and that’s what people are looking for right now.”

“ It is purposefully the most

affordable thing out there,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson.

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