Vol. 40 September 2016 Professionals Cannington — BW Backhouse & Associates

IN THIS ISSUE

REIWA WA Award

Happy Father’s Day

Tenant of the Month

Spring into Spring

Upcoming Community Events

REIWA Award—Simon Backhouse

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What ever you have planned— Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads from the Team at Professionals Cannington.

Congratulations Tenant of the Month

All our rental properties are required to be inspected regularly by our Property Managers. After these inspections have been completed the

Property Managers are given the opportunity to nominate one tenant from their area who they believe has shown exceptional care of their

home.

This month we would like to congratulate and thank our Tenant’s of the month winners who have been awarded with movie tickets and a

certificate of appreciation for their immaculate presentation of interior and exterior of the property;

M Alalayan & S Alabed Alrahim A Tarshan of Cannington

M & M Forbes of Kelmscott

H & G Slingers of High Wycombe

A M Kanakis of Bentley

Love your garden and spruce up for Spring

Spring is only a couple of weeks away, and most of us cant wait.

Here are some tips for sprucing up your garden for Spring.

First of all you should do just a general tidy up. Rake up all the leaves and clean out your drains. A blocked drain can have a big

impact on your soil and your plants. Most plants hate to be in damp soil. If what you are removing from your drains is composted

and a dark colour, almost black, you need to do it more often but don’t throw it away—it is excellent compost for the garden.

With the leaves fond you can have a good look at your lawn. Chances are you have worn a path in the grass where you walk the

most. This may be an easy fix with a garden fork to aerate the soil and give the root system a chance to reinvigorate and help the

grass recover. If however it is really bad after aerating, stake off the area with tomato stakes and string to change your route of

path. If you have bare patches, buy turf at landscape supply yards, larger nurseries or Bunnings. Cut them to fit the damaged

areas.

Now for the garden. The obvious job is to get on top of the weeds. If you go into spring with weeks you are going to be living with

them all year round. Beat them now and it is much easier to manage for the next year. The soil is at its softest this time of year so

you are more successful to do so. As soon as you are happy with your weeding, top up your mulch. Replacing 40-50 mm allows

for water to penetrate the mulch and for oxygen to help break the mulch down. Too thick can be detrimental to your garden.

Always keep mulch away from the trunk of plants as this can cause the base to rot.

Before your deciduous trees burst back into life, now is the time to check their bone structure. Look for dead, damaged or

diseased branches and remove them. Check for branches that grow back in towards the middle of the tree that may rub against

another and remove any branches back near the trunk that appear to be out of context and affect the overall appearance of the

tree.

Now enjoy the rest of the paper but

find some time this weekend for the

garden.

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Upcoming Community Events

Did you know that you can check out our ‘What’s On’ page on our website for all local upcoming events!

Kings Park Festival Find yourself in a carpet of wildflowers in a Floral Fantasy for the Kings Park Festival from 1 - 30 September 2016. Visit the world's biggest display of Western Australia's famous wildflowers from every region of the state without leaving the city. When: 01 –30 September 2016 Where: Fraser Avenue Kings Park Cost: This is a free event, bookings required for some activities. Suitable for: all ages Website: www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park/events/festival

Contact Us

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PO BOX 343,

Cannington 6987

Ph. 9451 9566 Fax. 9451 7352

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Highland Gathering Highland Gathering While the thought of big men in kilt with nothing underneath might not initially seem all that family friendly, the annual Highland Gathering and Kilt Run is actually a fabulous family day out with the Highland Games, pipe bands and celtic music, highland dancing, Scottish food, market and craft stalls and plenty of free activities When: Sunday 18 September 9-5pm Where: Minnawarra Park, Armadale Contact: 9251 8750 Cost: Most Activities are free, registration fee for kilt run. Suitable for: families, adults, children Website: www.perthkiltrun.com.au/highland-gathering/

Perth Royal Show — It's that time again, the Perth Royal Show. little ones under four are free and there is more free stuff inside than ever. Get in now for the Earlybird tickets (before August 31st) and save a few dollars off the entry price What’s on With Sheepdog trials, The Blacksmith Association, Pat a Pig and Cuddle a Cavy, Discover Dirt or Dogs on Show, there will be something for everyone at this years show, even Creative Craft and Knitting for the Mums and Grandmothers. When: Saturday 24/09—Saturday 01/10 9am-9pm Cost: Adults $23-$29 kids 5 and secondary students $12-$15 Where: Claremont Showgrounds Website: www.perthroyalshow.com.au

Sensational Seventies Show Reminisce with us and hear some of the unforgettable songs. Remember when hair was big, ties were huge and flares were in? Relive this musical era and celebrate Amherst Village Library’s 7th birthday. When: Thursday 29/9/16 2-3pm Where: Amherst Village Library 2 Holmes St Southern River Cost: Free entry bookings essential Contact: 9498 9498 library_queries@gosnells.wa.gov.au Suitable for: Teenagers, Adults, Seniors Website: Amherst_Village_Library/Sensational_Seventies_Show_-_29_September_2016

The Monarchs official Birthday is on 21 April,

but because Western Australia celebrates Western Australia Day (formerly known as Foundation Day) on the first Monday in June, the Governor of Western Australia each year proclaims the day on which the state will observe the Queen's Birthday, based on school terms and the Perth Royal Show. This year the Queen’s Birthday will be on Monday 26th September.

Due to the Public Holiday on Monday 26th September 2016 for the Queen’s Birthday,

Professionals Cannington will be closed and reopen on Tuesday 27th September for normal

trading.