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March 2021                                                     Viewpointe, Page 15


      Get Busy Gardening!



      By Rita Obeid

         I have been working in a garden since I was a young
      girl growing up in Pennsylvania. We had Hydrangea,
      White, Purple and Lavender Lilacs, Roses, and a variety
      of other flowers and shrubs. I am now 71 years old and still
      working in my garden here in Boca Pointe. I attribute my
      good health to this! I am free of aches and pains (except for
      an occasional backache!) When I am outside watering and
      feeding my flowers, while watching for birds and butterflies,
      a feeling of serenity washes over me. When I am sitting in
      the dirt, (rather than bending over) covered with sweat and
      physically exhausted out there, even in the summer months,
      I am never more happy and satisfied.
         As I walk through my community and also other
      communities in Boca Pointe, I am saddened to see many
      neglected landscapes with no color at all and spindly
                                                                                                           shrubs that are so old they can never be attractive again
                                                                                                           no matter how one might try. I see mulch that has been
                                                                                                           there for years, missing in areas, and not replenished. Yes,
                                                                                              ª            most communities have lawn mowing, trimming and other
                                                                                                           services included in their HOA fees, but that does not make
                                                                                                           for a beautiful landscape. These landscape companies have
                                                                                                           a limit to their scope of responsibilities and are not our
                                                                                                           personal gardeners. We need to either put some sweat equity
         Two Boca Raton Offices: 151 N. Ocean Blvd. • 21073 Powerline Rd. #63                              into our outdoor spaces or hire someone to take care of it
                                                                                                           for us. It does not cost a fortune to buy colorful perennials
                                          TIME FOR A CHANGE?                                               that last for years. A butterfly garden is so inexpensive to
                                                                                                           plant and will delight you with those beautiful creatures
                                NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL!                                               hovering about. Old neglected shrubs should be removed
                                                                                                           and new ones planted.
                          PASSIONATE AbOuT THE SOuTH FLORIDA LIFESTyLE, RObIN                                 COMING SOON
                                                                                                              I worked for 21 years in the field of real estate as a
                         SPECIALIzES IN bOCA POINTE AND THE SuRROuNDING AREA.                              real estate agent, and know for a fact that a lovely and
                                                                                                           cared-for landscape substantially increases the value of
                                 NEW LISTING,                                                              your  property. The  term  “Curb Appeal”  is  a  very  real
                                   $289,000                                      uNDER CONTRACT            factor when you are selling your home. When you choose
                                  bEAuTIFuLLy                                                              to beautify, it will pay dividends in the long run! Even
                              RENOvATED RESIDENCE                                                          condominium owners can beautify their space with pretty
                               IN THE PRESTIGIOuS
                              SubDIvISION OF LA PAz                                                        potted plants, flowers and vines.
                                AT bOCA POINTE,                                                               I have written this article to hopefully encourage the
                                                                                                           residents of Boca Pointe to go outside and look all around
                                                                                                           your property to determine how you can improve the look
                                                                                     7659 CINEbAR
                                            TWO bEDROOM, OPEN AND SPACIOuS
        Robin Donegan                    FLOORPLAN WITH 10 FT CEILINGS AND ALL      “SOuTHWINDS OF         of your landscape. A small circle of flowers around a tree
                                                                                     bOCA POINTE”
                                                                                                           can make a big difference. I have heard people blame the
        REALTOR                         SEASON SCREEN/GLASS ENCLOSED bALCONy                               iguanas for their lack of plantings. There are plenty of things
                                          WITH FANTASTIC vIEWS AND AFTERNOON
        (561) 451-6615                   SuNSETS OvERLOOKING THE GOLF COuRSE.                              that iguanas do not eat. You can google this subject and
                                                                                                           educate yourself and choose your plantings accordingly.
        robin@bocahome.com                                                                                    Ask any garden center and they will be happy to direct
                                                   COMMITTED TO PROvIDE OuTSTANDING                        you  to  flowering  perennials,  native  plants,  butterfly-
         I have developed a team of                          REAL ESTATE SERvICES.                         attracting foliage and carefree shrubs. Take a deep breath
       professionals ready to assist:                CALL RObIN TODAy FOR A MARKET                         out there and look up at the beautiful South Florida sky.
                                                                                                           Be grateful for the heat, and yes the humidity too, that
                                                    ANALySIS OF yOuR HOME’S vALuE.                         allows us to grow beautiful and lush greenery. Don’t coop
       o  PROFESSIONAL HOME STAGERS                                                                        yourself up in air conditioned spaces 24 hours a day. Nature
       o  MORTGAGE LENDERS                                    (561) 451-6615                               is magnificent if you take the time and make an effort to
       o  HOME INSPECTORS                                                                                  appreciate it.
       o  BUILDING/RENOVATION CONTRACTORS                                                                     Before I close, I must complement the homeowner’s
                                                                                                           who do take pride in their outside space and create a lovely
        “dedicated to Results”                                              SOLD 4776 Sierra Lane          environment for themselves and others.
                                                                            SOLD 22991 Clear Echo Dr, #86

                                                                                                              I hope this encourages some of the residents here to
          Boca Pointe Resident & equity MeMBeR                              SOLD 23291 FeatherPalm Ct.     step outside and take a thorough and critical view of their
                                                                            SOLD 22652 Esplanada Circle W.
                                               I make you feel right at home   SOLD 7675 Via Grande        surroundings, and as a result make an effort to improve
                                              because customer satisfaction   SOLD 7880 Travelers Tree Dr   what you can. Take baby steps at first. You may develop
                                                  IS my highest priority!   SOLD 6670 Villa Sonrisa        a passion for gardening. Your mind and body, and your
                                                                            SOLD 7647 Cinebar Dr. #24U     neighbors, will thank you for it.
                                                                            SOLD 7460 La Paz #106
                                   (           IN CONTRACT                  SOLD 7379 Panache Way             Rita Obeid is a resident of The Palms. 
                                                     3 DAyS!


                                  Selling all         Caravelle              juST LISTED!
                                   of Palm    Beautifully updated • 3/3 lake &                                Please Be Courteous
                                   Beach &             Golf views
                                   Broward             $595,000
                                   County                                                                     Pedestrians

         Ilene Polito                          IN CONTRACT!                        BoCa GlaDes                have the

         Give me a ring-a-ling on the ding-a-ling     meriDiaNa              2/2 Condo updated, lake View!
                                                                                   Great location!!
         for all your Real Estate needs!!        3/3 1 Car Garage. Stunning!          $269,000                right of
                                                        $499,500
         (561) 302-6669                                                                                       way!

         ILENE@BOCAHOME.COM                      SOLD                         SOLD
         Dedicated to Results
                                                      the Palms                   Costa Del sol
                                                   7917 travlers tree dr.            $417,500
                                                     3/2 2 Car Garage
                                                       $357,500
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