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î>A(CE I1(1, %BDNESI)A'* J LIL'Y17, V)S.W 113 RE PRESS Slumber Party goers -2 YEAR GUARANTEE" FOR F.I'E ETIMATESThese brght eyed tots were paying full attention to story teller Joanne Alexander during last Thur- AJAXsday's "Slumber Party" in the program room of the Whitby Public Library. Alexander Carter, 5, her sister, Christina, 3, and Amy Peleshok, 4, were enthralled with the games, stories and sangs that make the haîf-hour program popular with the youngsters. "Slumber Party" is held every Thursday from 7 ta 7:30 p.m. at the library throughout the sommer. HARWOD AE N.Children up ta eight years of age are welcome ta participate and encouraged ta wear their pajamas and AND KINGSTON RD bring their teddy bears. Admission ta the party is free and no pre-registration is needed. For more in- formation, cail the library at 668-6531. Free Press Staff Photo Kntyo ur lawn i"nto s hape for alyourgardening needs IvNDERMEER NURSERIES 13 virOIA Drive a 11111le& sava a lot on quallty plants ALL LL PETUNIAS TES Uualily Stock We stili have a large varîety of quality * IMPATIENTS sANNUALS Dear John: My lawn looks like my favaurite sweater -- a littie threadbare in spots but atherwise in pretty good shape. 1 can fix my sweater. What can I do for my lawn? Dear Patches: Unlike the waal in your sweater, the grass in your lawn can grow and filI in thase small bare spots. But if those grassless patches are larger than Il inches, youlIl need ta restare them with new turf, either seed or sod. Sod is the quickest and easiest way ta remedy your problems. If your lawn is a blend of many seed types, however, you may be better off reseeding. Before you seed or sod, find out whats causing those bare pat- ches ini an otherwise healthy lawn. Cail your county extension ad- viser ta get a recom- mendation. Stitch your lawns bare spots this year so you won't have ta "damn them agaîn next year. Dear John: Whoever said a littie knowledge is dangerous was right. 1 just heard that more lawns suffer from too much watering than from too littie. Now 'm afraid ta tamn on the sprinklers. How do 1 know when my lawn really needs watering? Dear Ignorance-Was- Bliss: Approximately 85 per cent of a grass plants bulk is water. Without water, your lawn simply would not survive. There are a couple of ways ta tel when your grass is get- ting thirsty. First, as the moisture content of the plant begins ta decline, you'll see the lawn's growth slowing down. The grass blades will roll into cylinders ta reduce water loss through leaf openings. Finally, the grass will begin to lose its resilien- cy and no longer wilI spring back into shape after you mow or walk grass gets ta this stage, you'll know its time for a good, long drink. You may have noticed areas in your lawn where the ground dries out fairly quickly, either because of soil con- ditions or competition for moisture from near- by trees. Keep an eye on those patches. When the grass there begins ta change colaur, gaing from a vibrant green ta a smoky blue-green, your lawn is drying out. How often youlIl need ta water also will depend on soil and weather conditions. Sandy soils are porous more frequently, while dlay holds water well. With dlay, you may need ta, water more slowly so that the moisture has time ta be absorbed and doesn't rmn off onta streets or sidewalks. In general your lawn needs about an inch of water a week. When you see signs of draught, give your lawn a long, thirst-quenching drink. Send your lawn care questions ta: "John Deere Lawn Answers,' P.O. Box 1000, Grimsby, Ontario L3M 4H5. Selec- ted questions will be an- swered in future colum- 16 Ceina Street, Oshawa Yu Specializîng in BuIk Garden and Lawn Seed 5OC r~is OUT! XLT CIL GOLFGREEN 14 KG. REG 116.49 SALE5115 CIL WEED & FEEO 15 KG. REG. 18,99 SALE 08 LONG HANDLE SHOVEL REG. Il12.25 SALE S 8-F55 PLASTIC 1 GALLON TAN K SPRAYER REG. '3000 SALEs 27.50- 250OML KILLEXWEED SPRAY REG.14.99 SALE Sý333 2 KG. BUG KILLER DUST REG, '4.55 SALE S3 250 ML DIAZINON INSECT SPRAY REG. '5.99 SAL E 9 ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER REG. '79.95 SALE 50 Ail Garden Supplies sold at wholesale prices or Iess during our yearly pre-inventory sale. Now is the time to pick up bargains on fertilizer, weed killers, insecticides, tools, peat moss, and sprayers. Serving Oshawa and Area for Over 75 Years PCK YOUR W EVERY DAY 8 AýM.TO 8P.M. RASPBERRIES & GREEN & YELLOW BEANS PHONE FOR PICKING OAYS MWY NO .7 L RD. 4OR TAUNTONW Z No ROSSLANO AAX HWY. NO. 2 INFORMATION Bring Contaliners or Purchase at Farm N.W. CORNER OF TAUNTON AND CORONATION RDS.