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HOMES | LANDSCAPING

sons. Fire pits are hot right now
(literally and figuratively), while
adding living space is important
to those looking to increase their
time outdoors.
Jason Childress, landscape designer for Varsity Landscaping,
says many clients are adding outdoor kitchens, areas for hot tubs
and other ways to utilize backyard
space for family and social use.
"People tend to be going away
from the standard deck on the backyard," Childress says. "They want
more flexibility with levels, tiers,
outdoor lighting and audio, and all
the other options available now."
Childress has a horticulture degree
from Virginia Tech and stresses the
importance of using professional landscapers for your home. The
right company will have knowledgeable, educated staff who keep up
with continuing education practices
like new innovations, new designs
and plants. Along with experience
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Late October or early
November is actually the
best time. Turns out the cold
weather thing is a myth! The
fall is prime time to plant
whether it's trees, shrubs,
perennials or many other
varieties. Once the root
system is in the ground, it's
warm and protected.

and know-how, they'll also have the
right licensure and contractor's license so you have no liability as a
homeowner and everything will be
done the right way.
"It's great if you want to DIY, but
many times the project turns out to
be bigger than originally expected.
We can help finish it in a timely and
correct manner," says Childress.
On the fence about a new landscaping project for your home?
Many businesses will begin with a
consultation, walking through ideas
and suggesting ballpark figures to
give homeowners a better idea of
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Roanoker - September/October 2016

The Roanoker - September/October 2016
Worth a Click
From the Editor
Lunch With . . .
Streets of Roanoke
The Gist
Events
Traditional, with Touches: The Mickey Nelson Home
Cabinetry!
Roanoke Real Estate: Moving in the Right Direction
Landscaping!
Chickens in the Backyard
Chicken-Sitting
The Nickel
Recollection of a Run
Along the River
Dining: Out and About
The Dish
Where are They Now?
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Intro
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - The Roanoker - September/October 2016
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Cover2
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 3
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 4
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 5
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 6
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 7
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Worth a Click
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 9
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - From the Editor
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 11
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Lunch With . . .
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 13
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Streets of Roanoke
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 15
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - The Gist
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 17
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 18
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 19
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 20
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 21
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Events
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 23
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 24
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 25
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 26
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 27
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Traditional, with Touches: The Mickey Nelson Home
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 29
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 30
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 31
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The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 37
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Cabinetry!
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The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 41
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 42
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 43
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Roanoke Real Estate: Moving in the Right Direction
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 45
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Landscaping!
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The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 48
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 49
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 50
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - SCover1
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - S2
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - S3
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - S4
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - S5
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - S6
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - S7
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The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - S29
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - S30
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - S31
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - SCover4
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Chickens in the Backyard
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 52
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 53
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 54
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 55
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 56
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 57
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Chicken-Sitting
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 59
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - The Nickel
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 61
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 62
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 63
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 64
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 65
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Recollection of a Run
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 67
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Along the River
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 69
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 70
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 71
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - The Dish
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 73
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 74
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The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 79
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 80
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - 81
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Where are They Now?
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Cover3
The Roanoker - September/October 2016 - Cover4
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