Scrub Oak

The East Layton Bench is known for its little forests of Scrub Oak. The botanical name for Scrub Oak is Quercus gambelii. It is also known as the Gambel Oak named after William Gambel, an American Naturalist. The Gambel Oak is one of only three native Utah oaks.

It is a common species in many lower elevation foothills. The roots of a stand of Scrub Oak are all interconnected. The tree rarely grows from its acorns. It needs full sun. It can adapt to dry, rocky and alkaline soils. The wood is dense, very hard and heavy and makes good firewood. Like most oak trees, it is a slow grower.

Native Gambel Oaks are very difficult to transplant from the wild. They are available as container plants from local nurseries. Gambel Oaks are long lived trees with good wind resistance. They are a tough, durable tree with few serious pest problems. Occasional thinning and removal of dead limbs is usually all that is required.

A stand of Gambel Oaks will generally add to the real estate value of a property. Oak will also add aesthetic appeal and refuge to wild animals such as birds, deer and squirrels. Some local properties are required to maintain a percentage of their landscape in Gambel Oak (see The Oaks at Mutton Hollow).

Check out the local property listings with Scrub Oak on the property. You can find them on The Sears Team website.

East Layton Welcomes CAL Ranch Stores

East Layton Welcomes
C-A-L Ranch Stores

Residents of East Layton celebrated the opening of a new C-A-L Ranch Store on 88 South Fairfield Rd. (see Google Maps) The new location is the 15^th store for C-A-L Ranch Stores in Idaho, Utah and Nevada. It is open on Mondays through Fridays from 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturdays 9 AM to 5 PM. C-A-L Ranch Stores offer a variety of goods for home owners, ranchers, farmers and outdoor enthusiasts.

    §  Animal Health and Feed                      §    Lawn and Garden       

 §  Power Equipment                                §   Farm and Ranch Supplies

 §  Sporting Goods                                   §  Saddlery and Tack

 §  Clothing and Footwear                        §   Tools  

 §  Hardware and Home Repair                §     Pet Food and Supplies

 §  House Wares and Gifts                        §   Candy and Snacks

Layton Store Manager, Stuart Fessler, indicated that the choice of the Fairfield location was mainly a demographic decision. There was also the plus of a great rental agreement with the property owner who is a big C-A-L- Ranch Stores fan. Stuart invites everyone out for the Family and Friends Night Event on Friday, July 15^th from 3 PM to 8 PM. Check out the great discounts for that evening! Discount coupons will be available at the front desk.

C-A-L Ranch Stores was founded in 1959 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. As for the question inquiring minds want to know, - What does the C-A-L stand for? It is the first initial of the father, Clint and his two sons, Alan and Laurel.

Five Cool Summer Tips

The Sears Team shares five ways to Conserve Energy and Save Money while keeping cool this summer.

Keeping cool in the summer results in a high percentage of home power usage. Your local power company offers a multitude of energy saving recommendations to conserve energy and keep your bills lower. Here are five tips from Rocky Mountain Power.

1.   Clean your air conditioner filters regularly. It would be wise to clean them every month during the summer. If you can safely do so, clean the outside grill and spines of your unit. Keep vines, weeds and debris from clogging the vents of the unit for optimal operation.

2.   Use a thermostat that allows you to program the hours you want your air conditioner to operate. You can save a     lot by only operating the unit when you are home. If you will be gone, you can     set it to come on about 30 minutes   before you are scheduled to return               home.

3.   Stay in the shade. Plant deciduous trees to shade you and your home in the summer. Locate them where they will shade your walls, windows and roof during hot weather. (see Arbor Day Foundation, How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy) Trees will add beauty and dignity to your   home as well.

4.   Whenever you shower or cook, utilize the exhaust fans to vent warm, moist air to the outside of your home. Be sure to turn the fans off when you are finished.

5.   Get a professional tune-up on your air conditioning equipment. A check up is recommended every five years. This will keep your system running efficiently and extend the equipment’s life.

Be Cool! Do your part to conserve energy and save money while you’re at it! If you want to sell or buy a home, you can count on The Sears Team to safely and comfortably help you through the process.