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HOMES PLUS OCTOBER 2016 4 Fo r m o re i n fo r m a t i o n , c o n t a c t B e t h Wa l s h a t 414 . 3 3 3 . 5 8 5 3 o r v i s i t w w w. Fox L a k e Vi l l a g e . c o m 2 5 2 3 6 2 0 0 3 Speculative Homes Under Construction Now 52 New Lots Available in 2016! Hurry! $5,000 Construction Discount for Lots Reserved Prior to 11/30/16 • 23-acre water feature • Fully improved homesites with city sewer and city water • Homesites from $86,900 and speculative home/lot packages from $406,900 • Waterfront homesites available Enjoy the best of all worlds in this community as you discover the beauty of nature, as well as the conveniences that the City of Waukesha provides. The Easton Ranch $449,900 Exceptional design prevails in this new 3BR/2BA ranch home to be ready on 2/1/17. Open concept great room/kitchen with painted cabinetry and huge island. Fully exposed basement with 9' poured walls and large windows. MLS#1497959 REMODEL • REPLACE • RETHINK REMODEL. REPLACE. RETHINK your windows. Bliffert Lumber offers quality products from Marvin ® . Call or visit us today to learn more. Marvin Windows and Doors, Warroad, MN 56763 ©2011 Marvin Windows and Doors. All rights reserved. ® Registered trademark of Marvin Windows and Doors 248420008 548 W. Sunset Dr. Waukesha, WI 53189 (262) 542-6666 www.bliffertlumber.com cannas, make sure the weather has warmed sufficiently before planting, with night tem- peratures averaging around 45 to 50 degrees F before planting. ■ Calla lilies have some differences from cannas and dahlias. Calla tubers can be harvested when the foliage starts to yellow or directly after the first frost, whichever comes first. Remove foliage, and carefully dig tubers, allowing them to cure for a couple of days in direct sunlight. Note the difference here in curing; it's in direct sun and not shade. Also, pack them in peat moss. There is another difference — you need to store them in a warmer location. They need to be stored in a location that is around 50 to 60 degrees F. An unheated basement, or root cellar, works great. In spring, it is best to start these indoors and plant outside after weather warms and all threats of frost have passed. Now that you have a better understanding on how some of these need to be over-win- tered, I hope you'll think of reintroducing them into your landscape. I'm also pretty confident that over time you'll accumulate so many that you'll have to share them with your neighbors, and that's what gardening is all about — sharing the beauty of nature with those around us. (Mike Timm is a horticulturalist for Ebert's Greenhouse Village in Ixonia.) (StatePoint) — When considering home renovations, it's important to be choosy, as some projects can end up costing you a pretty penny with little return on invest- ment. Some fast facts can provide answers to this age-old consideration. Here are three compelling reasons to think fireplace. ■ A gas fireplace will add between $2,950 and $5,900 to a home's value, according to the "Marshall & Swift Residential Cost Handbook. ■ New homebuyers rank fireplaces as the No. 1 most desired decorative appear- ance product in a new home, according to the National Association of Home Builders. ■ Today, homeowners have an opportu- nity to differentiate their homes with a fireplace in different ways. Both tradition- al and modern fireplaces are now offered with innovative technologies that push the boundaries of where fire can go and how it can look. Consider brands that designers, architects, builders, and remodelers trust, such as Heat & Glo. More information about how a fireplace can improve home value and differentiate spaces is available at www.heatnglo.com. Dutch Gardens Don't let thoughts of spring trump the careful preparation needed in autumn. StatePoint Besides a variety of styles and warmth, a fireplace can add value to a home, making sense for those staying or selling their home. Continued from Page 3 Timm: Spring blooms start in the fall Renovating? Why to consider a fireplace

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