I EEE EE es Page.8 - Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, July 31, 1993 Sat. July 24/93} been scrambling for shade. Having a shady lot doesn’t mean a lack of plants. Indeed, a shaded garden can bea isti oasis of 02.06 14 15 35 42} Bonus: 39) Early Bird 16 25 43 45| RESULTS UNOFFICIAL [Call 870-9134 (Lotto 6/49) or 870-9135 HEATHER \ (WHITING) SCOTLAND REAIX’ Fea) “Associate Broker Bus. 853-2086 Blue Springs Realty (Halton) Corp. Tor. 874-3053 Spacious Phase Il end unit features 3 bedrooms, master ensuite, walkout to 12 x 13 deck overlooking pond, super pine bar an and 5 appliances. Call HEATHER (WHITING) ‘SCOTLAND* at 853-2006, A REAL SHOWPLACE Foal ‘garage contains ‘and finished office, To discuss the possibilities, call HEATHER ae 2086 MAC93-04 SPACIOUS SEMI $144,900 Bien.) Tis spacious 3 becroom home Te features a main floor family u oa aa //] it F 2 county sz oat chen ae i scenic locaton across ft ord Gal HEATHER (WHT LAND" for more IN) SCOT details 853-. RMACS3-47 PERMITS AUTO BODY SHOP $279,900 am > : er"” cackilacé been looking fe ). . home on RMACS3.39 VACANT LAND $109,900 10 acres, treed, escarpment (Halton) 12 acres, rolling (East Garafraxa) $99,000 22 acres, qualifies for severance (Erin) $99,000 “97 acres, recreational on highway (Halton) $389,900 -75 acres, Credit River Pines (Erin) $149,900" Please call Heather (Whiting) Scotland** (819) 853-2086 textures and cool greens accented by color. Large textured leaves of hostas combined with the delicate tracery of ferns and shade-tolerant evergreens create a lovely garden all season long. Color can be introduced in the form of variegated leaves and shade- loving flowers. Impatiens may be VICE Se The distinctive stylin lueen size sofabed will he rolled-arm design and inner spring seat cus- hions will ensure your seating pleasure. + FAST DELIVERY - FREE LAYAWAYS - y ONTARIO WHO White flowers look brighter if planted ‘against blue-green leaves. Most shade plants appreci- ate a slightly moist and humusy soil. However, a common problem under large shade trees such as maples and evergreens is dry, poor soil. The trees’ feeder roots. take all the available moisture and nutri- ents, leaving’ a very dry soil packed with: roots. One way to combat this is by building a raised bed around the tree. Use a rich moisture retentive EI This Canadian made double sofabed features a Solid hardwood frame, tubular steel bed con- Struction and a firm spring mattress. a bd x 0% of this contemporary accentuate any room. roots will eventually invade the raised bed but the plants will have three or four years to establish themselves and compete more successfully. Another way to help retain moisture is by mulching the soil. Compost, chopped leaves and pine needles make a good cover and add Nutrients to the soil as they break down. Maple leaves make the soil more alkaline while pine needles and oak leaves make it more acidic. Cocoa hulls, if available, exude a delightful chocolate LOTTERY Some tips on gardening in the shade courtesy of By Grace C. Lockwood — maligned RQ soil with scent when wet. I apologize for being o Gh y) } lots — of Next article: Plants for somewhat tardy with m: bate eee a A ond Sear shade gardens articles but there doesn’t still lock Be eo bd Tips for watering Seem to be enough time to do I 1 hed in the heat everything in the summer. !OVvely (mushe snatch every minute I canto Peeping Bill up. decom- Water in the early morning spend out in the garden and Ut from P©sSe€d of Jater afternoon before 6 still it threatens to overgrow U2derneath leaves). pm, preferably in the mom- me! My next couple of arti- hosStas, Do not ing. Do not water in the hot cles will be about gardening 294 the build the noon sun because water in the shade. : pale blues, Soil uP droplets act like magnifying pinks and directly piasses, reflecting the sun’s With the recent heat wave Whites will light up a dark against the trunk or you may rays and burning the leaves, and sun warnings, we have corner all summer long. - smother the tree. The tree A lot of water is lost to evap- oration as well. Watering in the evening doesn’t give the soil a chance to absorb the moisture before dark or the leaves a chance to dry off. Moisture attracts earwigs and slugs and fungal -diseases flourish in cool, damp night air. Hand water- ing takes more time but is more efficient than sprayers and gives you the chance to look at your plants more closely. Low misters and soaker hoses are also more water efficient than the high fan sprayers. This traditional style sofabed is available as a single, double or queen size pullout. Available in of a wide selection fabrics, this set is ideal for liv- ing room or family room. Matching loveseat and chair are available. DOUBLE PULLOUT NOW - 599 SS and pop-up T.V. id to the value of this set. EASY PAYMENT PLANS - 100: CHESTERFIELD LESALERS