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30 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday June 16, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com SPRING HOME & GARDEN www.oakvillebeaver.com How to easily create an above ground garden Living in a condo or apartment shouldn't prevent enjoyment of the fresh tastes or heavenly scents of Summer. Even with the smallest of balconies, you can create a garden that suits your style - 25 floors high. Make the most of your balcony this year with these tips; Check your housing policies. First check the building's balcony policies before creating your garden to avoid trouble down the road. Consider microclimate. Climate plays a significant role in determining what is best suited for growing on your balcony. Observe how much sun your balcony receives and for how long. Pay attention to wind strength. If the sun or wind is too strong, consider building a barrier to protect the plants. Choose your garden type. Determine what plants to grow on your balcony. Fresh herbs? Produce? Sweet-smelling flowers? There are countless possibilities. Be realistic with the amount of space available and choose plants appropriately. Incorporate design. Consider the view of the balcony from inside before committing to design. Use a large plant, water fountain or trellis as a focal point and incorporate upward growing plants or hanging baskets to utilize space. Go lightweight. Avoid heavy containers as they can add dangerous weight to the balcony's structure. Select lightweight containers instead. Many lightweight containers come in a variety of fashionable colours and are made to resemble clay. Relish the landscape. Leave room for patio furniture and people. Enjoy the new landscape. - News Canada PELICAN BAY POOLS CUSTOM INGROUND POOLS "Your Pool...Our Reputation We'll Have You Swimming 905-304-1229 in 2 Weeks! 1-866-420-4229 1075 NORTH SERVIE RD. WEST, OAKVILLE HUGE GARAGE SALE EVENT 1 DAY ONLY SAT. JUNE 17TH 10AM - 5:30PM NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED! OCCASIONAL TABLES, AREA RUGS, A LARGE NUMBER OF ACCESSORIES, GLASS TABLE TOPS IN VARIOUS SIZES, TWIN BOX SPRINGS MARKED DOWN FROM $399/379 TO $49, 2 ONLY - MARSHALL KING-SIZE SLEEP SETS, TRACK LIGHTING FIXTURES, PLUS MANY OTHER ITEMS. ALL SALES FINAL. ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. ON SALE Quantities Limited See store for details. *sale ends June 30/06 GERRIE ELECTRIC SHOWROOM POLICY If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, simply return it within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. TRAFALGAR R RD RD. *Financing promotion and/or advertised discounts on selected merchandise. May require installation. Prior orders exempt. Offers cannot be combined. Installed prices refer to basic installation on flat surfaces; minimums and additional costs may apply. 7-day installation on in-stock carpet, wood and/or laminate. Financing O.A.C. on selected flooring purchases, minimum purchase $899. *Financed amount due 12 months from date of purchase. Interest accrues from date of purchase and will be waived if purchase amount is paid in full by the plan expiration date. If not, interest will be charged at a rate of 28.9% per annum as per agreement. $55 processing fee due at time of purchase. Photos may not depict exact style or colour of product. Limited time offer. "No tax offer" refers to an amount equivalent to the PST plus 1% GST being deducted from purchase price. See store for details. 445 Inglehart Street, Oakville 905-845-2461 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Fri. 9:30-6:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. INGLEHART RT Q.E.W. SOUTH SERVICE RD. CORNWALL