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C1 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday October 6, 1999 Homes & Gardens An Oakville Beaver Feature To reach this section call 845-3824 Fax:337-5567 Sheridan students put their stamp on design house Retrospective of 20th century design Sheridan College's Interior Design students are marking the millennium in a unique way. They have teamed up with retailers at the Mississauga Home and Design Centre to cre­ ate a retro­ spective of 20th century i n t e r i o r design. L aunched last week with a grand open­ ing ceremony, the decorator home located behind the Home and Design Centre has been com­ pletely trans­ formed by the students who w o r k e d throughout the summer to bring their designs to fruition. Mary Jane Carroll, coordinator of Interior Design at Sheridan, said her students worked long and exhausting hours to create their distinctive rooms. She noted that having to negotiate with potential suppliers as well as wrestling with the realities and difficulties of teamwork gave the students a very realistic and valuable expe­ rience. The S h o w c a s e House '99 includes a com bination living/dining room in the Mission style (circa 1900) which was popular at the turn of the cen­ tury and is cur­ rently experi­ encing a renewed popu­ larity. The Mission style is characterized by its combination of traditional and sleek elements. Sheridan designers for these rooms were Cindy Knebel and Naveeda Sayyed. (S e e 'H o u s e ' p a g e 2) Master bed­ room in design home boasts modem architectural detail around fireplace. And the room of contemplation (inset) assures a peaceful oasis. Photos by Peter C. McCusker Mission-style is the unifying factor in design house living room Bulbs a must Advertorial It's time to prepare your yard for winter Sum m er has drawn to a dose bu t chat doesn't m ean there still isn't tons ofw otk to be done in the gaiden. Taking the proper steps to prepare your yard for w inter will m ake a big difference to how it will look next spring. Plus, Tall is a great tim e to get ou t into the garden and enjoy the pleas­ ant, tem perate weather and changing leaves," says Bob M cCannell, gen­ eral manager o f Agram G aiden C entre in Mississauga. In addition to ticking o f those "m ust-dos", which we've prepared w ith the h d p o f Agrams team o f yard and garden experts, you can take this opportunity to add to your flower beds o r landscaping - O ctober is ideal to plant dirubs, evergreens and perennials. H appy winterizing! HCW TO PREPARE FOR WINTER • W hen you m ow now you should lower your mowers cutting height by about one-half inch. T his will allow the roots to get m ore sunlight, thereby strengthening them , and will also make raking easier • It's not a favorite task, bu t m ake sure you rake fallen leaves often, dis­ carding them in your com post heap. They'll com post m ore quickly if you mix them w ith grass dippings . Never toss out your leaves in your garbage. It's a waste o f valuable nutrients and m any municipalities won't aooept leaves for landfill. If you don't w ant them , give them to a neighbor w ho does, o r ask your local gov- em inent w hat you should do w ith them . • Shop around for lawn fertilizer. M ost garden centres offer sale prices in the fell, so stock up now. "Use good quality slow release nitrogen fertilizer to ensure your lawn gets a good start next spring," says M cCannell. • Plant spring bulbs now. C ontrary to w hat m any people think, daf­ fodil and tulip bulbs m ust be planted in the fell to bloom next spring. You can plant them anytim e before the ground freezes. A large variety o f bulbs for indoor forcing such as Amarylis and Paper W hites, are also available. • D o not prune or fertilize your dirubs in the fell. Since they should have been fertilized before the end o f August, m ost shrubs need a good raking to keep them neat and h d p them survive. • T here are a few shrubs, like rhododendrons and holly, that need to be wrapped in burlap for protection from the w inter w in d Also, wrap your newly planted evergreens, which transpire through their leaves all w inter and will need extra moisture. Bob McCannell, general manager of Agram Garden Centres at Highway 5 and Ninth Line, demonstrates the most effective method of wrapping shrubs in burlap. To wrap or shield your shrubs, use three o r four 2 X 2 " stakes, driven well into the g round T hen staple o r nail the burlap to the stakes, being sure not to actually touch the d irub w ith the burlap. W rapping is m ost im portant in exposed areas, especially w hen the shrub is facing the bitter north-west winds. • As perennials yellow, cut them dose to the ground and add them to your com post Cleanliness hdps prevent m oulds. • M ulching your perennials can h d p them survive a harsh w inter w ith little snow. For all your gardening needs, visit Agram G arden C entre a t H ighway 5 and N in th Line. Agram is open seven days a week and its experienced staff can answer all your lawn and garden questions. Call 257-3577 for m ore inform ation. in spring gardens Colourful, fragrant bulbs are 'must have' in the spring garden. So much so that bulbs such as tulips, narcissi, hyacinths, crocus, iris, and snowdrops have become synonymous with the look and feel of the spring season. If you're up for a bit of horticultur­ al adventure, among the host of other spring-blooming bulbs from which to choose are: the Allium family which has varieties from gigantic purple puff­ balls (A. giganteum) to delicate purple drumsticks (A. sphaerocephalon) to elegant yellow flower clusters (A. moly) and more; the Fritillaria fami­ ly which runs from wonderful orange and yellow pineapple-like looking ones (F. imperialis) to the delicate, nodding chequered ones (F. melea- gris); the diminutive Muscaris better known as grape hyacinths; (Eremurus) foxtail lilies, Spanish bluebells; Stars of Bethlehem, and so many more. The great connection between all these wonderful flowers is that they must be planted in the fall in order to bloom in the spring. Spring-blooming bulbs are on sale throughout the fall months, but we'd suggest that you buy early for the best selection. Following, from the International Flower Bulb Centre in Holland are some Bulb Buying Tips you might like to keep in mind. 1. The best way to judge the quality of a bulb is to gently squeeze it. Healthy bulbs should be firm, not soft. 2. Check for deep scars or cuts. Reject these bulbs. 3. If the bulb's papery covering, called the tunic, is tom or missing, don't worry. This is natural and may even help the bulb root faster. 4. If bulbs have a little mould on them, this is not a problem, however if they do, they should be planted as soon as possible. 5. Dutch law states that hybrid tulips cannot be exported until they are 10 cm in circumference, or bigger. (See 'Bulbs' page 2) All Shade & Ornamental Trees Emerald & Globe Cedars Spreading Junipers Flowering Shrubs Perennials(Exdud ing.Mums) Plastic Planters Topiary Vines Trellises ils VAGRAM Garden Centre Located on the corner of Highway #5 and 9th Line - Entrance off 9th Line. (905) 257-3577 8 Acres of Selection! Gam MondwMflw Sto7 Saudqr8to& Siii3y9to5 Hwy #S Entnancg I Conveniently located o ff 9th Line! Hwy #5 3 / Upper MkfcJe A All Specials are while quantities last, unless otherwise stated. AGRAM reserves the right to limit quantities. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ONE-STOP GARDENING % Homes & Gardens An Oakville Beaver Feature To reach this section call 845-3824 Fax:337-5567 Sheridan students put their stamp on design house All ils Garden Centre (905)257-3577 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ONE-STOP GARDENING