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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, October 26,1994 11 Real Estate Deadlines and Policies Deadline for Wednesday Publication is Monday at 12:00 Noon. Any compensation for errors or omissions by The Canadian Statesman will be limited to the value of the space occupied by the error in the advertisement. ^ Please phone 623-3303 and ask for the Real Estate Sales Department ) Display Ready for Hallowe'en Plant Now to Enjoy Flowers in the Spring The Westlake family of Enniskillen have cornered the market on frightful and comical fun for Halloween. Linda and Allan Westlake's home is a mecca for area folks who want to re-live some of the fun they associate with All Hallow's Eve on October 31. Linda is seen here with one of her latest acquisitions for the family's yearly display at the comer of Region Road 57 and the 8th Concession. by Marc Hill If you haven't planted your fall bulbs, wait no longer. Now is the best time to start planning your garden for next spring and summer. Whether you have a small or large garden, expert expert and novice gardeners agree that flowering bulbs should play a large part in your planning and planting. Especially this year, since gardeners around the world are celebrating "Tulip "Tulip 400", marking four centuries of tulip cultivation in the Netherlands. By now, your local garden centre has a full supply of flowering spring bulbs in stock. The most common of these include tulips, daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, allium, snow drops, galan- thus, fritillaria, some iris, muscari, narcissus and scilla. According to experts, bulbs are easy to plant and require minimal maintenance. "With a little effort, planning and care, you can achieve budding results," says Audrie Van- derwerf, a horticulture expert with The Home Depot, Canada's home improvement warehouse. "Bulbs arc among the easiest of plants to grow successfully. The fact that they thrive in all types of soils and gardens is an- Taking the Safety Tricks Out of Hallowe'en The doorbell rings and you open it .to find a scary-looking figure demanding demanding you pay up. No, it's not a bill collector. We're talking about Halloween: While Halloween is a treat for ' children, it's up to adults to make the ! event safe for them. You may have heard these Halloween safety tips be- "fore, but another reminder never hurts. First, the costume. It should be made of flameproof or fire resistant material, and not have any parts that will obscure the child's vision. Instead Instead of a mask, be creative with makeup or face paint, but keep it away from your child's eyes. The costume should be light- coloured to increase visibility; you can also use reflective tape. Long capes and billowing material could be a problem. Check out the props carefully too: make-believe swords Gearing Up for Autumn Safety and knives can still do damage, and real ones are a definite no-no. Although a comfortable pair of running shoes doesn't quite finish off that Barney the Dinosaur look, it will make it easier to walk around. Beware Beware of ill-fitting or unusual footwear. footwear. (Those big fuzzy bear-foot slippers slippers look great, but could trip up your little cub). An adult should be ready to supervise supervise the trick or treating, as the child's age and maturity warrants. Even if you're going with them, children children should carry a flashlight to help sec the way - never candles in a pumpkin. Homeowners can increase visibility visibility by keeping outside lights on, even if they won't be home. In the mad rush of treats, children will try every door they can, and you don't want them stumbling in the dark. So keep the porch and walkway clear of any obstacles too. If you have a pumpkin on your porch, light it with a flashlight instead instead of a flame. The effect will be just as spooky and a lot more safe. There's always time for safety - especially on the one day of the year containing 25 hours, clock change day. Moving the clocks back in the fall is the perfect reminder to get in gear for seasonal safely, and do those annual or semi-annual safety checks around the house. Here's a productive way to use that extra hour: a fire drill. That'll wake up the family! Seriously, take some time to run through what everyone everyone in your family should do in case of a fire. Plan at least two escape routes. After changing the clocks, change the batteries in your smoke alarms. You should have one on every level of your home, including the basement. basement. While you're at it, examine your fire extinguishers (you should at least have one, in the kitchen). Unused Unused units can lose their pressure, so follow the manufacturer's directions to make sure the pressure is still adequate adequate or gel it recharged. One welcome fire is the one burning burning in your fireplace. Before lighting that first blaze of the year, check the chimney for obstructions, a build-up of creosote (a tar-like deposit that can cause flash lires), and signs of debris in the clean-out pit. If you regularly use your fireplace, have your chimney chimney cleaned by a professional each year. Unless you're into log power alone, service your furnace to get ready for the cold weather. As long as you're in the furnace room, ensure the area around the heating system is free of anything that can catch fire - from clothes and rags to paint and solvents. Natural gas furnaces should be professionally inspected and serviced serviced every few years. A faulty or cracked heal exchanger could cause a carton monoxide build up in your home, By the way, your basement isn't the place to store your gas barbecue. Willi outdoor grilling season winding down, you can take the barbecue inside inside but leave the propane tank outdoors, outdoors, upright and with the valve shut tight. The falling leaves remind us to prepare for winter driving. Schedule a tuneup to ensure your tires, brakes and engine are in working order. While you're at it, stock your trunk with everything you'll need for the season: jumper cables, salt or sand, windshield washer, ice scrapers, and a shovel, With darkness arriving earlier in the evening, replace any burned-out bulbs, inside and out. Consider motion motion sensor lights outside every entrance, entrance, which deter burglars and help you see your way, One last fall safety note regarding literal falls, Level your outside ground before winter sets in, making sure outside steps, walkways, and notches are. flat, with no loose pieces, You never know when that next storm will hit, so slock up on salt now, Keep your pets away from the door and the treats. A dog frightened by a spooky costume could become just as frightening to a young child. And, of course,' candy is no food for an animal. The thought of all that candy is enough to fire up any child. Children must still be alert pedestrians - even if plenty of adults might be around and drivers are extra careful. That means walking on the sidewalk not the street, except at crosswalks, of course. And it means no running between between parked cars. The candy will still be there, so forget about taking shortcuts through fields or other dark routes. How about all those goodies? The tried and true Halloween safety message message still holds: children should let their parents inspect the haul before they take any bites. And even though Halloween is a candy-lover's dream, don't let children devour all their treats in one giant candyfest. Otherwise Otherwise you'll soon be celebrating International International Tummyachc Day. vl-nto" other guarantee of their lasting and increasing popularity." The best time to plant is from October October through the end of November, when the weather is cool. Bulbs planted when there could still be prolonged prolonged periods of warmer weather may rot. (Especially tulips, which should be planted just before the ground freezes.) "The location of bulbs is vital to their success," says Vandorwcrf. "Just as a beautiful landscape requires requires a plan, a bulb design may be beneficial, time-and cost-saving, giving giving you gratifying and colourful results." results." Experts like Vandorwcrf arc able to help you choose the colorful bulbs that will complement the space you've chosen and match the bulbs with their need for sun or shade. Planting bulbs in the lawn is a popular way of achieving a natural or woodland effect. Vandorwcrf suggests suggests planting bulbs like crocuses, narcissi and snow drops, since they flower before grass grows, making them safe from your lawnmower. Considering that bulbs will stay in your soil for a few years to come, it's a good idea to prepare the growing space by breaking it up well with a pitchfork. Make sure that the soil is loose, rich and porous. Add some sand or perlite if your soil contains too much humus and tends to stay wet, or improve the quality of your old, parched soil with topsoil and peat moss. The same care should be taken for bulbs being planted beneath turf. Keep in mind that bulbs root downwards; the quality of the soil beneath beneath them is more important than that of the soil above them. Roots require require phosphorus for successful growth and it is important to mix some into the bottom of the hole for easy access to roots. Phosphorus is the middle number of the three numbers numbers on all fertilizer packages. Higher phosphorus is available in bonemcal, super phosphate or "bulb food" widely widely available with bulbs. When planting your bulbs, the general rule of green thumb is to plant them 10 to 15 centimetres in the ground and about 20 centimetres apart. Although the task of planting bulbs is a little hard on the knees, Vandorwcrf suggests using tools such as bulb planters or weed removers to make planting bulbs less strenuous. To protect your hard work from becoming a snack for squirrels and rabbits, Vandorwcrf recommends sprinkling bloodmcal over the entire planted garden after the bulbs arc in. "Bloodmcal has an odor that's slight to us but repulsive to pests." Bloodmcal Bloodmcal contains a high percentage of nitrogen, some potash and a small amount of phosphoric acid. Normally it comes in powder form and is packaged packaged in small or large boxes. • Vandorwcrf also offers the following following advice to prevent the early demise demise of bulbs: 1) handle bulbs gently without denting or scarring; 2) keep your garden free of weeds and diseased diseased leaves; 3) amend soil as required; required; 4) watch for pests and take appropriate action; 5) put a layer of mulch over flower beds to protect from freeze-thaw-freeze type weather. weather. The nicest thing about bulbs is that they're hardy enough to leave in the ground, they last four to five years and require minimal maintenance. maintenance. "Flowering bulbs arc always the first sign of spring," says Vandcr- werf, "and with the winter months ahead, it's comforting to think of spring as you plant your bulbs." Quick Tips for Planting Bulbs • Handle bulbs gently; avoid denting denting or scarring them. • Plant bulbs in early October through the end of November, before the ground freezes. Bulbs planted during prolonged periods of warmer weather may rot. • Make sure that the soil is loose, rich and porous. Add sand or perlite to soil that tends to stay wet and contains contains too much humus. Improve old, parched soil with topsoil and peat moss. • Generally plant bulbs 8 to 10 cm deep in the ground and about 20 cm apart. Mix a little phosphorus in the hole to fertilize. Do not pack the soil too tightly. • To protect your bulbs, (especially (especially tulips) from squirrels and rabbits, sprinkle some bloodmcal over the entire entire bed after you have planted the bulbs. Real -ry j j Estate V V " 1 1 with Betty Smith NEW HOME WARRANTY Purchasers moving into brand new homes expect to find them free of defects and everything in good working order. This however is not always the case. Fortunately, new home buyers in Ontario do have some protection. Under the "Ontario New Home Warranty Programme", new home buyers in Ontario are provided with basic warranty protection from all registered member builders. Prior to closing, purchasers will be requested to accompany a builder's representative on a predelivery predelivery inspection. This gives the buyer an opportunity to note any flaws or deficiencies in the home on a Certificate of Completion and Possession. The builder will then be responsible for rectifying any problems. Under the programme, defects in workmanship and materials are covered for one year. "Power train" items like plumbing and heating systems, basement leaks, etc. arc covered for two years and major structural defects for seven. This warranty is transferable to subsequent owners. Keep in mind however, that once you have moved into your new home, it is up to you, the homeowner, to point out any future flaws to the builder, within the warranty period to ensure repairs or compensation. Your questions and comments are always appreciated. If you're thinking of buying or selling in the near future, put my fifteen years of Real Estate experience to work for you. I can be reached at Family Realty 2000 Ltd., Bowmanville, 623- 2000 (24 hr. pager). © FAMILY REALTY iW "i 11 WM' BillSlÜlf: J»| li(oj fotniio I 1 )br , c h mI,^k ^ Hjinto ||||| tsJ | V, Ann Simpson ! Sales Rqx i, id^ÉLyis ► Detached 3 bdrm. solid home. Huge 66x660' level lot. New roof, high eft. furnace, & 2 decks. In good Courtice neighbourhood. Call Ann Simpson. ' 3m V".V ' xu'Â'J/iiKti.yStS i r^7n n ^'T ) fv 76 \\U 1 1/ •;< U tU il bet U V3 (vJlV Bungalow with landscaped 66x165' lot w/ inground pool. 3 bdmi. nicely decorated home w/plaster walls. Insulated & heated garage/workshop. Call Ann Simpson. 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