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Thursday, July 29-August 4, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 23 Outdoor living spaces have become increasingly popular among homeowners in recent years, and that popularity grew even more over the last year. As social distancing guidelines issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged people to stay home as much as possible, a desire for accessible, enjoyable outdoor spaces grew. A 2020 study of Google trends data from the home decor retailer Living Spaces found that searches for items such as patio daybeds and small- space outdoor furniture grew by more than 200 percent between the early part of 2020 and the middle of the year. If outdoor living spaces are in demand, so, too, are ways to make those spaces as comfortable as possible. There's much homeowners can do to make the most of their outdoor spaces, but they might feel helpless against some unwanted, often relentless guests: insects. Insects can turn relaxing days on the patio into wars of attrition with hungry bugs like mosquitoes. Thankfully, there are ways to fi ght back against insects while simultaneously adding a little aesthetic appeal to the backyard. The Farmer's Almanac notes that planting these insect-repelling plants around the patio or backyard can help homeowners successfully repel unwanted insects, including mosquitoes. • Lavender: Lavender is a fragrant plant that adds a pop of purple and has been known to repel mosquitoes, fl eas, fl ies, and moths. • Basil: Basil can provide the best of both worlds, as it's been found to repel fl ies and moths and also makes for a tasty addition to pasta sauces and other dishes. • Thyme: Also a valuable ingredient to keep in the kitchen, thyme can help keep hungry mosquitoes at bay. • Mint: The Farmer's Almanac warns tha t it's easy to overplant mint, so homeowners should only plant with care and make a concerted effort to prevent overgrowth. Also great in the kitchen, mint has long been considered an effective mosquito repellant. • Alliums: Like lavender, alliums can add a burst of purple to your patio. And though they aren't believed to repel mosquitoes, alliums have been found to be helpful against cabbage worms, aphids, carrot fl ies, and slugs. • Chrysanthemums: If ants are drawing homeowners' ire, chrysanthemums may do the trick. These eye-catching fl owers also are believed to repel fl eas and roaches, among other insects. • Marigolds: The scent of this awe-inspiring plant is known to repel mosquitoes and other pests. Marigolds also attract insects like ladybugs that are known to consume aphids, which are minute bugs that reproduce rapidly and feed by sucking sap from plants. ROSS ROSS WINDOWS WINDOWS THE BEST FOR LESS! CALL FOR ESTIMATE 828-437-4848 • DOUBLE PANE • FULLY WELDED • FREE LOW E GLASS ARGON GAS LIFETIME WARRANTY ©Community First Media Community First Media "up to 101 u.i." ANY SIZE WHITE DOUBLE HUNG $ 189. 00 Installed Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Answers Answers to Word Search Rutherford Weekly is still vital and effective in a digital world. Over 25,000 Readers Weekly * SOURCE OF DATA - 2019 CVC Publication Audit Report* Call 828-248-1408 or email advertising@rutherfordweekly.com for more information *Circulation Verifi cation Council (CVC) is an independent, third party reporting audit company. CVC audits and data are an unbiased source of market in circulation information. Rutherford Weekly does not pay CVC directly to perform its services. Print Dead? Not Here! Readership It's true many daily papers have It's true many daily papers have seen their circulation decline. seen their circulation decline. Rutherford Weekly's readership has Rutherford Weekly's readership has stayed consistent over the years. stayed consistent over the years. On average over 90% of our On average over 90% of our delivered papers are picked up by delivered papers are picked up by Rutherford County area customers. Rutherford County area customers. 91 91 .3% .3% * Doesn't sound like print Doesn't sound like print is dead in Rutherford is dead in Rutherford County, does it? County, does it? Purchase Intent In the age of Amazon and other online In the age of Amazon and other online retailers, it's incredible that so many retailers, it's incredible that so many people plan their shopping activities people plan their shopping activities using a local free newspaper... using a local free newspaper... 77% as a matter of fact. Rutherford 77% as a matter of fact. Rutherford Weekly readers read ads and use it to Weekly readers read ads and use it to plan their shopping and purchases. plan their shopping and purchases. 77 77 .0% .0% * frequently purchase frequently purchase products or services from products or services from ads in Rutherford Weekly. ads in Rutherford Weekly. Plants that can keep bugs away from outdoor living spaces Lavender Basil Thyme Chrysanthemums

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