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307 15368 16A AVENUE, South Surrey White Rock, BC

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Mike Nielsen

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 307 15368 16A AVENUE, South Surrey White Rock, BC

RARELY AVAILABLE - OCEAN BAY VILLAS This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo shows extremely well. Located on the 3rd floor with a huge covered deck. Open floor plan with 9' ceilings, great kitchen with large eating bar and gas fireplace in living room. Amenities include bike room, gym, games rooms and guest suite. Close to shopping, recreation and transit. Well maintained building: Pets are welcome - some restrictions, rentals allowed. Open house 2-4 on June 24th and 25th. A pleasure to show!

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4 ways to “go green” in your garden or flower bed

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Mike Nielsen

Going “Green” in Your Garden or Flower Bed There has been a lot of emphasis lately on the importance of “going green”. That simply means being environmentally-responsible. You likely already recycle, use energy-efficient lights, and turn down your thermostat when no one is home. Yet, most of us don’t think about the garden or flower bed when we “think green”. We should. Here are a few practical things you can do to tend to outdoor plants — without negatively impacting the environment. • Pull weeds instead of using a weed killer. • Avoid strong pesticides. (Products that target only one or two types of insects tend to be less harsh.) • Don’t use flower bed ornaments (i.e. gnomes) that might bleed colour dye into the soil. (Ask your garden centre before you buy.) • Be careful not to leave hand spades, trowels, and other garden tools lying around, especially over winter. They can rust, which contaminates the soil. These tips may seem minor, but if you want to be environmentally conscious, every little bit helps!

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