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Page SECTION THE HERALD April IT IMS Good landscaping adds comfort NC If summer conjure an Image of spent swinging on a ham mock between two shady trees but the only vegetation growing on your prop erty a few tufts of grass you may be considering a landscaping project this spring Landscaping is only soothing to the eye It it an investment in your If you plan landscaping wisely you can keep your home cooler in the sum mer cut winter heating costs cut down on dirt and mud tracked into house and grow fresh vegetables for less than you would pay at the supermarket By controlling the be able eliminate the need conditioner Deciduous trees and shrubs offer shade in the summer In winter this type of plant loses leaves kiting sun light and heal into the house Conifer ous trees may be for the north sides of the house Maples and other trees with full crowns arc best for summer shading because they arc high do block eye level views and lei through low- level Avoid planting poplars or willows close to house Their heavy roots can grow right into Ihe foundation causing Avoid planting trees thai seed a because the seedlings will sprout all over your gar Evergreens should not be planted close southern exposure because Iheir density prevents summer breezes from passing into Ihe yard and their cone shaped heads do not provide such Generally there are five things loin Keep in ind mat is of your labour 1 1 show overnight The development of a property takes time usually three or four years Shape of the ground Take ad OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT 61 GUELPHST GEORGETOWN OFFER EXPIRES APRIL vantage natural features on your lot such as rock trees and uneven grades Surround In You may have a well wooded area or a stunning view Plan your landscaping so will not interfere with these Climate Canadians like to make the most of ihe few short months of summer IfyouarepUnmngapatioor porch place innasunny spot sheltered from the wind Vegetable and flower gardens will if planted ma south em exposure The view The views from ihe win do size of Ihe house and the local ion of its doors will affect the way you plan your landscaping The smaller the lot the more planning becomes because every bit of space counts Family If you have children or pets your garden will probably be used mind when flower beds or a vegetable garden Elderly baby boomers NC Canadas first baby boomers celebrated Iheir fortieth birthday 1987 By generation one quarter of the whole populanon will be well into its golden years It is expected thai elderly baby boom will enjoy financial and health than the generations before them They willalsohavernorceduca- will have had greater political powerdunng their lives and will loudly demand adequate housing The greying of Canada represents a challenge lo Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation which is ing future housing markets and new options for this diverse group Institutional care will always be needed for some elderly people but the majority loft Goven Garden suites which provide the and convenience of familiar people and communities may be one answer to the needs of some of tomorrows older Canadian Garden suites are small selfcon tained house placed on the same lotas the home of close relatives usually married children They offer the elderly occupant family security without jeopardizing cither independence and The units are portable and easily con strutted with minimum disruption of lot Most have one bedroom a living room bathroom and storage and laundry facilities There are potential markets for gar den suites in both urban and rural areas However not all city lots can accom a unit Luckily garden arc versatile Designs can be varied lo meet needs and preferences of the occupant and to suit house lols of differ shapes and s i and to blend in w iih neighboring housing The units arc easily installed and can often be lifted be manufactured in panels and con on the site Right now few municipalities per mil me installation of garden suites on the lots of existing dwellings If Ihey are to become a feature of housing landscape methods of regulation will have to be developed and adopted by municipal governments Over the last few months there have been demonstrations of garden suites in locations across Canada These were cosponsored by CMHC provin cial housing agencies and the manufac tured homing industry and have pro vided Canadians with the chance to sec what a garden suite is and they would consider using one themselves Feedback from users municipal planners and neighbors will be used in CMHC research to find out whether garden are a viable housing op tion for the future Lets Get Growing CAROLINE Garden Centre Come and See our Great Selection of Summer Bulbs Trees Shrubs Cedar Hedging Perennials House Plants etc Bedding Plants Arriving Soon CAROLINE GARDEN CENTRE West of Acton Hwy 5198533539