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FOLLOW CAREY'S SIMPLE TIPS FOR LESSENING
EXPOSURE TO ALLERGENS WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS
Head outdoors
after
1 0 :0 0
AM,
when pollen
counts tend to be
low er than in early
m orning hours.
2
Set up your projects
in a driveway, inside
a garage, or on a patio.
If you have to work in
the grass, make sure
you are on level ground.
3
Control your
immediate
exposure to dust and
allergens by wearing
protective eyewear,
facemask, and gloves.
Vertical
Gardening
Ryan McPartlin, star of NBC's hit series
"Chuck," is ready to bring a new dimension
to his backyard w ith vertical gardening.
TV designer and carpenter, Carey Evans,
shows Ryan how he can easily build his
own trellis and create a new focal point
to his yard in one afternoon.
GETTING STARTED
A trellis is a great
solution to hide an
eyesore or divide a
space. Hardware stores
carry the pre-made
latticework and post
uprights you'll need to
construct a simple trellis.
Cedar, Redwood, and
pressure-treated lumber
are the best choices of
wood for outside use.
Remember to only use
galvanized steel screws
and nails to secure
the trellis frame.
Plan before you make
cuts, and follow all
safety precautions
when using tools.
FINISHING TOUCHES
Use a posthole digger
to dig deep enough to
safely support the trellis
through all weather
conditions. Pour a few
inches of gravel at the
bottom for drainage and
set the trellis posts in
the hole. Make sure the
posts stay level as you
tightly pack the holes
with a mixture of dirt
and gravel. Once the
trellis is secure, place
your climbing plants
in the ground and use
biodegradable string to
tie up and "train" your
plant growth.
ABOUT CAREY
As a hands-on
Interior Designer, Organizational
Expert, and Television Personality,
Carey creates environments that
improve and simplify a modern
family's hectic lifestyle.
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2010
