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Mike Logan, owner of Logan Pools, has spent over 40 years helping residents build and design their dream pools.
ences for Mike Logan was the day a client reported his work had saved her marriage. And he’s not even a family counselor. He builds pools.
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together as a family in the backyard — barbecuing, swimming — and the next thing you know, we fell in love again.’” That message helped solidify Logan’s mission. In addition to building high-quality pools at a fair price, he’d make his craft about family togetherness — a mission that was years in the making. Back in 1976, Logan was working as an assistant director for parks and recreation in Rosemead, California, when he was asked to help design one of the
public pools. He worked with the pool builders the city had selected, and became fascinated with the prospect of designing pools. “I thought to myself, ‘How fun would it be to make this my living?’” Logan recalled. After that, he decided to leave his role and went to work for a pool company. Over the next 20 years, he worked for three different pool builders as he honed his craft and knowledge of the trade.
Then in 1996 he opened his own shop in Brentwood, Logan Pools, and has been there ever since. Logan Pools has been featured in Aqua Pools Magazine as one of the top-100 pool builders, won numerous international awards for the company’s designs, and the team has crafted glistening projects for NBA players and celebrities. Logan himself is a certified building see Pool page 23B
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or the past nine months, members of Delta Informal Gardeners (DIG) have been
propagating plants, planting seeds and nurturing seedlings into beautiful full-grown plants. It’s part of a 31-year-old tradition in which DIG members meet weekly to garden, socialize, learn about horticulture and grow approximately 8,000 plants for their annual plant sale. This year’s rain-or-shine event is Saturday, May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wolfe Ranch in Brentwood. “It’s a great event that the community looks forward to every year,” said Brentwood resident Bob Sellers. “People arrive hours early to get the best selection.” The event will offer a wide selection of plants at rock-bottom prices. A 1-gallon annual sells for $2, a 1-gallon perennial for $3, 2- to 3-gallon plants for $4, 5-gallon plants for $6, and succulents and specialty items are individually priced. “Our plants are considerably less expensive than anywhere else,” said
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Delta Informal Gardeners’ annual plant sale will be held this year on Saturday, May 11, at Wolfe Ranch in Brentwood. Sellers. “Buyers are getting great deals.” Members of DIG will also be available to answer any questions and offer their expert advice on how to take care of plants purchased. “We have the nicest customers,” said Antioch resident Chris Artz, DIG
membership chair. “Some people have been coming to the sale every year for 30 years and we love seeing them year after year.” Artz became a DIG member nine years ago and has enjoyed meeting new friends and learning about gardening.
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“Every week I learn a new tip,” she said. “It has also been so much fun for my husband and I to make close friendships with other members.” When all of the group’s hard work comes together for their annual sale, members feel a huge sense of accomplishment. “The annual sale is such a happy event and a wonderful day,” Artz said. “We get to share all of our hard work with the community.” Proceeds from the event also help support the community. DIG awards two scholarships each year to students in the community, and makes donations to Deer Valley High School’s garden program and other community organizations. “When it comes to plants and flowers, schools are pretty sparse these days, and it is an amazing feeling to work with schools and students to change that,” said Artz, who added that they hope to make a difference and inspire students to garden. “Someone has to grow food over the next century, and we hope this sparks an interest.” This year’s annual DIG plant sale is Saturday, May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wolfe Ranch, located at 700 Creek Road in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.deltainformalgardeners.org.
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What you need to know about homeowners insurance own a home, you should know the ins and outs of your homeowners insurance policy. Local experts have advice on what to look for, as well as how to save money on your policy. Before you make an offer on a home, experts suggest checking out what insurance is available before you sign the dotted line. “If you’re looking in the foothills or in a fire-hazard area, check out the insurance picture first,” said Wolfgang Poos, East County Insurance agent. “Insurance may not even be available in certain areas, or may be extremely expensive.” Homeowners should also be aware that basic insurance doesn’t cover earthquake or flood damage, which have to be purchased separately. According to Mark Murray, State Farm insurance agent, homeowners should also make sure the coverage is based on replacement cost of the
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during the drought took a further toll on the neglected beds. Mac Kaiser, recreation programs supervisor for the town, took steps last spring to clean out the beds and renew interest in leasing them, and things are now coming up roses for the plots. The Discovery Bay Community Center is located at 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. For more information on the community garden, or to make an appointment with Gallo to lease a garden bed, call 925-392-4575.
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sheets, trays and cutting boards. Save on counter or cabinet space with hanging spice racks. These can be hung directly on walls or on the inside of cabinet doors. Stack all the stuff you can, including washers and dryers, beds and even stacking nesting tables. Choose furniture that is tall rather than wide. This can mean swapping out a dresser in a bedroom for an armoire or vertical chest of drawers. Canvas bags hung on a towel bar on a wall can keep dirty clothes wrangled until it’s time to wash them. Add a second rod or shelving to the inside of closets to create more space for clothing and other items. Take kitchen cabinets all the way to the ceiling. Store lesser-used items on the uppermost shelves and the items you use each day on the most accessible shelves. Utilizing vertical areas in a home is a great way to increase storage capacity and keep rooms more organized. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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Cover your pool Keeping pools covered during the dog days of summer reduces the likelihood that pool water will be lost to evaporation. In fact, the GRACE Communications Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating sustainable food systems, notes that uncovered pools can lose as much as 1,000 gallons of water to evaporation each month. Conserving water during the dog days of summer may require some sacrifice. But such sacrifices are easier than many people may expect. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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nitrogen, which also helps to amend the soil. The University of Illinois Extension says most earthworms found, particularly in North America, can only grow so long, even though some worms seem like they stretch forever underneath the ground. Depending on the type of worm and how many segments it has, as well as its age and ability to get nutritious foods, worms typically reach only a few inches in length, offers National Geographic. There are some anomalies, however. The Oregon giant earthworm is one of the largest earthworms found in North America, growing to more than three feet in length. That worm is very rare, however. In 2016, a 16-inch earthworm was discovered in England and became part of the collection at the Natural History Museum in London. Some Australian and South American earthworms are known to grow much larger. Worms need the correct mix of oxygen, moisture and favorable temperatures to survive. If they do not have these components, they will seek them out elsewhere. Because of the many benefits earthworms provide, they can be a boon to landscapes. – Courtesy North American Precis Syndicate
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The National Gardening Association notes that it’s best to water in the early morning and evening because less water will be lost to evaporation during these times of day than during the afternoon, when temperatures tend to be at their hottest.
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It’s not just when, but also how you water that can affect flowers during summer heat waves. Aboveground sprinklers might be great for lawns, but the NGA notes that such sprinklers can encourage the spread of disease on certain plants, including roses. Many gardening professionals recommend soaker hoses when watering flowers because they promote deep watering that can help the plants withstand the summer heat. If you must use an overheard watering system, set the timer so plants are watered in early in the morning or evening.
Routinely check the soil moisture
Soil moisture can help gardeners determine if their flowers have enough water to withstand the heat. The NGA advises
No gardener wants to see their flowers succumb to the heat. Fortunately, there are many ways to help flowers survive the summer months. gardeners to dig a 12-inch deep wedge of soil from their gardens to determine its moisture levels. If the top six inches of the soil is dry, then water. If that area is still wet or moist, the plants have enough moisture to withstand the heat. Check these moisture levels more frequently during heat waves than other times of year.
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Novice gardeners may be tempted to water more frequently when they see wilted leaves on their flowers. But wilted leaves are not necessarily indicative of suffering plants. Plants release moisture to protect themselves from excessive heat, and that release of moisture can cause leaves to wilt as the plants try to protect themselves by providing less surface area to be exposed to the sun. So long as soil moisture levels are healthy, the flowers should be fine, even if their leaves have wilted. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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The next step is deciding where the greenhouse will be located. The goal is to have a consistent amount of sunlight year-round. A south-facing locale is ideal, and structures should remain north of the greenhouse so they do not cast a shadow on it. The building, cars and technology resource Popular Mechanics advises gardening enthusiasts to take into consideration the angle of the sun during all seasons before choosing a location. Doing so ensures that the sun is not obscured in the winter or fall. Select a spot that also has ample drainage, as you will not want water pooling up along the sides of or underneath the greenhouse. Raise the greenhouse on footings to alleviate flooding concerns. Consult with a gardening or agriculture expert about the best way to heat the greenhouse. Options abound with electric-, gas- and propane-powered heating sources. Some systems will require venting. You also will need to know what is available and legal in your area. Check to see if you need a building permit for the greenhouse and any accompanying heating elements. Once the greenhouse is situated, you can begin to add other items, like benches, additional shelving, hooks for tools, and even an automated watering or misting system. Greenhouses take commitment, but the reward is the chance to enjoy gardening all year long. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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Homeowners can offset efficient, modern design in kitchens characterized by white cabinetry and stainless appliances with some well-placed grape focal points. A purple backsplash, purple-clad island or lavender bar stools can lend vibrancy to a space.
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The convenience and flavor of freshly grown edibles propels many home gardeners to grow produce and herb gardens in their yards. But those short on outdoor space may be happy to learn that many edibles grow equally as well indoors as outdoors. Many people maintain comfortable temperatures between 70 and 75 degrees in their homes all year long, which can be the ideal condition for growing an array of edibles no matter the season. For those with homes that receive ample sunlight, or if homeowners are willing to supplement with artificial light, growing conditions can be even stronger. An indoor garden can comprise as much space as a homeowner is willing to devote. Shelving can maximize vertical areas and enable gardeners to include even more planting room. Keep these tips in mind when cultivating indoor edible gardens. ♦♦ Tomatoes: Tomatoes should be reserved for the sunniest spot in a home or one where additional UV light can be used. Tomatoes will need pots or containers that are roughly
six inches deep with ample drainage. Keep in mind that tomatoes grown indoors will be smaller than outside fruits, and you may want to consider plum or cherry tomato varieties. ♦♦ Cucumbers: For those fresh salad mixes, cucumbers can be grown indoors in large pots so they can have space to develop. Be sure to put a climbing structure in the pot so that vines can grow vertically, and place cucumbers in a sunny, warm location. ♦♦ Carrots: Natural Living Ideas says that if you have between four and five hours of bright sunlight per day and deep pots with loose, well-draining soil, you can cultivate carrots indoors. Carrots prefer cooler spots for sweet yields. Plus, carrot greens can make for attractive indoor decorations. ♦♦ Microgreens: Swiss chard, basil, dill, kale, and other greens can provide nutrient-dense additions to any meals. These plants do not require a lot of depth to a container and can thrive on a sunny windowsill in a room that’s between 60 and 70 degrees. ♦♦ Scallions: These plants of the onion family add flavor to many recipes. When scallions are grown at home, gardeners can snip off the greens as needed. Choose deep pots so the scallions can establish strong root systems. ♦♦ Turnips: Large, deep pots are needed to grow turnips, says Loyal Gardener. You can grow them from seeds and be harvesting turnips in about two months. Homeowners or apartment dwellers can experiment with different types of edibles indoors. The result can be fresh foods no matter the season. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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Lighting from page 11B replicate that look all year long with lighting elements. Lighting for evening hours also helps maintain a safe environment for people who are visiting the property. Illuminating walkways and doorways provides a clearly visible and safe path to and from the home. The following are a few ways to improve outdoor lighting. ♦♦ Focus on architectural features. Outdoor lighting can focus on the external features of the home’s architectural style. Use light to draw attention to interesting gables, dramatic rooflines, dormers or curved entryways. ♦♦ Play up landscaping. Stylish lighting can highlight trees, shrubs, pathways, gardens, and all of the elements of softscapes and hardscapes on a property. The lighting experts at Vernon Daniel Associates say that soft lighting can make homes feel warm and cozy. Uplighting trees or other elements can add a dramatic effect. ♦♦ Light up all doors. Make sure that doors, both entry and garage, are properly lit for ease of entry and egress from the home.
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Homeowners are urged not to overlook outdoor lighting as a vital part of their plan to improve curb appeal. Safety.com, a home and personal security resource, says a home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the U.S. Installing motionactivated lights or lights on timers can deter break-ins. Consider using home automation to control porch lights and other outdoor lights remotely, if necessary. ♦♦ Create entertaining areas. Outdoor lighting can be used to extend the hours residents can spend outside. This is great for entertaining and can be an excellent selling point. Homeowners are urged not to overlook outdoor lighting as a vital part of their plan to improve curb appeal. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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According to the design experts at Homepolish, utilizing a designer to transform a space can create rooms that are more in tune and balanced with homeowners’ needs – helping to improve mood and functionality. That can extend to other areas of a person’s life and wellbeing. Putting the task of designing a home’s interior in someone else’s hands frees up time to focus on other projects as well. Designers can look at a space with a careful eye and not be influenced by items that have sentimental attachment. They can help decide if anything should be repurposed or removed. Plus, an interior designer can help homeowners stay on budget. Designers also can serve as liaisons for clients who have difficulty communicating with builders and architects. Designers are trained to think about things that homeowners tend to overlook, such as placement of lighting, outlets and room flow. They also likely have contacts within the industry that can be utilized, saving even more time and money. The end results will be an interior that homeowners will be proud to call home. – Courtesy Metro Creative
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