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THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Mar. 9, 1 Be prepared to prune as soon as weather breaks outh facing lawns are appearâ€" S ing through the snow and the K._# red berries have fallen from the cranberry bushes. These must be low down on the bird feed chain as they are the last berries left in my garden. They are usually taken by hungry birds from the south before they find my neighbours tasty bird feeder food. The strong winds have brought down many branches and twigs from the trees. The grass is nearly covered with twigs under the locusts and with needle clumps under the white pine. Several large branches were blown from the pine. This pints to the need to prune as soon as the weather breaks. 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The plant, seed and other garden supply houses are full of ideas to improve our gardens. Last year, the big push was on garâ€" den color design. Now that we have solved this problem, the emphasis this year is on coordinating the colors of the house with those of the garden. Thus we must plan the garden and house color design as a whole. This is *Reg.book price. Patterns may vary from those shown. "orr ALL WALLPAPER BOOKS Find your special wallpaper in all the latest books. *Reg.book price. Matching fabric/accessories not included. Store books only. 5 "orFr NOUVELLE CUSTOM MINI BLINDS 2 called Exterior Color Decorating and Benjamin Moore Paints and Goldsmith Seeds have combined to help us apply color coordination throughout our whole living area. Goldsmiths Seeds are a major breeder, producer and wholesale supâ€" plier of many annuals grown in our gardens today. Because color is known to influence our moods and affect our lifestyles, they are using the slogan We Decorate Your Life". 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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE CALL 1â€"800â€"387â€"7311 @W 3105 Dundas Street West 828â€"7070 STORE HOURS: Mon to Fri. 9:00 A.M.â€"9:00 P.M. (7:00 A.M. for Contractors) Saturday 9 A.M.â€"6 P.M. Sunday 11 A.M.â€"5 P.M. TIMATE (.l‘AR\ I‘m concerned, houses were desigi specifically to act as backdrops to g dens." Last summer I noticed a few : low and purple doors around but unaware it was the forefront of t integrated design. Exterior color schemes are 1i dressing for a business meeting. main house color is like a busing suit, usually quiet and conservati with neutral tones. The trim colo like a shirt or blouse, a little m fanciful. Being a smaller area, it be matched to flowers. The doors shutters are like a tie or scarf givi the chance to add fashion, flair a fun by using them for bright accent ‘punch‘ colors. The roof is the most difficult co to change. The color design sho include the roof which is a large a in a bungalow but less so on t storey houses. When the roof changing, the effect on the gard should be a major consideration in t color choice. Window boxes, pots and oth containers may be painted to mat flowers. Railing, fences and other gd den structures from statuary to gard sheds may be colorâ€"coordinated w the flowers. Before beginning to repaint t exterior of the house and replanti the bedding plants in colorâ€"coordin ed schemes, consider these helpf hints from Goldsmith Seeds. St small with window boxes, containdg and the front door. Any errors m readily be corrected with a little pai the experience will give confide for incorporating larger areas. Thd are annual plants to match any co scheme and paint mixtures to ma any color so the canvas may be as cd orful as desired. The last hint is to considerate of your neighbou Tasteful exterior decorating makes statement that doesn‘t leap out a shout.. Some rules fo designing bat 1. A clear walkway of at least must be provided at all entrance the bathroom. 2. No doors may interfere with f! tures. 3. Mechanical ventilation syst must be included in the plan. 4. Ground fault circuit interrup specified on all receptacles. switches within 60" of any wa source. All light fixtures abo! tub/shower units are moistureâ€"pr specialâ€"purpose fixtures. 5. If floor space exists between fixtures, at least six inches of spa should be provided for cleaning. 6. At least 21" of clear walk space exists in front of lavatory. 7. The minimum clearance fr the lavatory centerline to any side is 15". 8. The minimum clearan between two bowls in the lavato center is 30", centerline to centerline 9. The minimum clearance frd the center of the toilet to any obst tion, fixture or equipment on eit side of the toilet is 15". 10. At least 21" of clear walk space exists in front of the toilet. 11. The toilet paper holder installed within reach of the pers seated on the toilet. The ideal locati is slightly in front of the toilet bo edge, the center of which is 26" abd the finished floor. 12. The minimum clearance fr the center of the bidet to any obsti tion, fixture or equipment on eit side of the bidet is 15". 13. At least 21" of clear walk space exists in front of the bidet. 14. Storage for soap and towels installed within reach ‘of the pers seated on the bidet. 15. No more than one step leads the tub. The step must be at least 1 deep, and must not exceed 7 1/4" height. 16. Bathtub faucetry is accessib from outside the tub. 17. Whirlpool motor access, if nel essary, is included in the plan. 18. At least one grab bar installed to facilitate bathtub or sho er entry. 19. The minimum useable sho interior dimension is 32" x 32". 20. A bench or footrest is installd within the shower enclosure. 21. A clear walkway of at least 2 exists in front of the tub/shower. 22. The shower door swings in the bathroom. 23. All shower heads are protectd by a pressure balance/temperature re. ular or temperatureâ€"limiting device. 24. All flooring is of slipâ€"resista material. 25. Adequate storage must be pri vided in the plan includin counter/shelf space around lavato adequate grooming equipment sto age, convenient shampoo/soap storag in shower/tub area and hanging spad for bathroom linens. f 26. An adequate heating systd must be provided. 27. General and task lighting m be provided.