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Page.10~ Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, June9, 1993 Lawn Garden GEORGETOWN 873-1431 Free Estimates & Consultation BRAMPTON 451-5910 FREE WEED SPRAY with FULL PROGRA PATIO SLA Manufacturers Since 1963 Call 853-1529 SEPTIC TANKS & CISTERNS + WELL TILES & CULVERTS + STEPS & PORCHES +} YARD & PATIO PRODUCTS Lawn maintenance refresher course you walk down your street, are you confronted with a sea of lush, green lawns? Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? While many of your neighbors may have discovered the key to successful lawn maintenance, does your make you want to: a) put up a large: barrier to hide it from view; b) pave it over so you won’t have to deal with it anymore; or C) tear it up and start over again from scratch? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, then it’s time to take a little refresher course on nance. to spend a king’s ransom to have a healthy looking lawn. It just takes a little know-how, elbow grease and Patience. First of all, painful as it may be, take a good, long look at your lawn. Tt may not be as bad as you think, Look for signs of compaction and erosion or other irregularities, lawn mainte! . Keep in mind that you don’t have LEARN TO COMPOST! PUBLIC FREE WORKSHOP | * learn to reduce household waste by 1/3 to 1/2 and to make your own garden fertilizer * see a demonstration of how to make and manage a compost pile * get answers to your composting questions and concerns * learn how to become a neighbourhood composting rep. 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. WASTEWISE COMMUNITY CENTRE 36 ARMSTRONG AVE. GEORGETOWN FOR MORE INFO CALL 873-8122 BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS! The workshop "is being presented by the Recycling Council of Ontario (R.C.O.) in cooperation with Wastewise It is part of COMPOST ONTARIO, a Project run by the R.C.O. with funding from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Toronto L Clear Debris To get things started, clear off any leftover debris from winter - leaves, twigs, and general muck — and then rake it briskly with a garden rake to pull out all the dead and loose mater- ial. This should help make it easier for your lawn to absorb nutrients — like water and fertilizer. Tf you find you have a great deal compaction, you should consider aerating your lawn. This can be done with a special, rented tool —or you can hire an expert to do it for you. Before you decide to do this, howev- er, make sure you’re sure you know how to work the juipment. Dethatching is another think to keep in mind because it removes debris below the surface which can Prevent nutrients from reaching the roots. Dethatching consists of removing dead, loose material, allowing air and water to penetrate your lawn. However, this doesn’t need to be done on a regular basis; it depends on the shape your lawn is in. Consult an expert for more information, You should also consider using some fertilizer — one that’s high in nitrogen. The three main nutrients your lawn requires are nitrogen, Phosphate and potash. These are known as macronutrients. To select the proper fertilizer for your grass type and soil conditions, consult the experts at your local gar- dening centre, Also be sure to follow directions carefully. Weedii ling Weeding is also an important ritu- al if you want your lawn to have a healthy green luster. Once it becomes strong and healthy, your lawn should be able to ward off weeds on its own by choking them out. This may seem like an arduous Wall INTERLOCKING STONE sort Georgetown's Best ys & Dri sa tial & C Unique R. PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE Retaining Walls ¢ Creative Patterns & Designs LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION + ‘cial Designs « Sodding & Seeding « Rockeries & Mass Plant Tree Grooming ¢ Tree & Stump Removal Woodlot Management « Lot Clearing & Restoration ys * Patio & Pool Decks Fencing & Decking 2y=7 ig rex task; after all, nobody teally enjoys weeding, but the results will be worth it. To make the chore some- what easier, consider using a weeder you can operate from a standing Position. By keeping a watchful eye on to using chemical herbicides. However, if you’re overwhelmed by weeds, you may want to-consult a lawn care company. Cutting the Grass Cutting your grass on a regular basis is also important, but try not to Cut it too short, Taller grass will help choke out weeds that thrive on sun- light — making it harder for them to gain a foothold. Many experts also ‘suggest you leave y our cuttings on the lawn to help feed it. INTERIOR DECORATOR Drapes, Valances, Swags, 270-6006 COLLECT