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, June 28, 1994 =z wp" 16 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesd: Gardening can ease stress of everyday life According to the Oxford Dictionary, a garden is defined as a piece of cultivated ground, especially attached to a house. Gardens come in all sizes and shapes, depending on the owner of that piece of ground. As a hobby, gardening can be relaxing, the stress of the workplace is easily forgotten when on hands and knees, pulling weeds or planting seeds or flowers for a glorious display of colour all summer long. Once the hard work of digging and cultivating is done, most gardeners can relax and enjoy their efforts, with only minimal weeding. This is especially true if they have mulched their beds with Our 20th Year BLACKSTOCK ANALDA GARDEN CENTRE 14800 CARTWRIGHT WEST 1/4 LINE « (905) 986-4771 We are celebrating our 20th Year at this location! HW TREES ® SHRUBS HM FRUIT TREES HW PEAT MOSS B® MULCHES HW BEDDING PLANTS HM PERENNIALS Free Estimates on Landscaping Trade-ins Welcome! (Formerly Allis-Chalmers and Deutz Affis) * Available to qualified customers with required down payment Low monthly payments and compettve rales after Janyary 1/95. % INTEREST NO PAYMENTS! *UNTIL JANUARY 1995! 8 1/2 HP to 20 HP Buy a Unit from our stock this week & receive a Dethatcher for Half Price! Test Drive One Today. Outdoor Power Equipment Innovation brought » down to earth. one of the many types of mulch available at the garden centre. This, while adding a little to the cost of gardening, pays off in fewer weeds to pull and less watering. The plants develop a healthier root system and suffer less in dry spells. Nothing improves appearance of a home more than a healthy green lawn. Grass is best if not cut too short. The mower should be raised, especially during hot dry spells. the -- If the grass is cut at a height of 2" or so, it will not have that dried up, brown look so often seen in summer. There will be less need for watering and less root damage if the grass if left a little longer. In dry spells it is better to run the sprinkler for several hours until about 2" of water has soaked into the ground. A small tin or jar, set under the sprinkler will give an indication of how much water is being applied. ll TOP SOIL 985-7788 FIELD .............. $7. / yd. SCREENED ... $12. / yd. TRIPLE MIX ... $14./ yd. FREE DELIVERY on Full Truck Loads 3 4 BOYS HAULAGE Suppliers kh Jim McMillen Base peng (905) 985-8627 Member of Landscape Ontario LICENSED SPRAYING OF TREES AND ROOT FEEDING Transplanters 127 Aldred Drive Port Perry, Ont. L9L 1B4 Cn It is better to water deeply once a week than run the sprinkler for short periods every other day. The water penetrates down to the roots where it is needed and less damage from drying out is caused. } . By this time of year the hard work should be done and the rest of the summer can be enjoyed, with the occasional deadheading and cultivating to keep things looking their best. Whether you are an avid gardener who delights in a beautiful garden, spending many hours tending the plants, with a keen eye for problems and the knowledge to solve them, or someon&who enjoys plants but has little time to devote to the garden, there are many benefits to be realized This is a good time to consider joining your local Horticultural Society or Garden Club where you will meet others with similar interests and enjoy interesting speakers and exchange ideas. You may find something interesting the seed or plant swops. You do not have to be an expert on anything, just someone who enjoys the company of other gardeners. At Analda Garden Centre, we are always happy to answer your questions and help you solve your gardening IY pr SOUTH PORT | /- COUNTRY GARDENS Just 2 minutes south of Port Perry on the Oshawa Rd. 12550 SIMCOE STREET, PORT PERRY 985-4353 It's An Outstanding Balloon Popping Eventi SAVE from 15% to 35%. You could even 'POP' Yourself Your Purchase FREE! Friday, July 1st to Sunday, July 3rd TREES @ SHRUBS @ HERBS PERENNIALS @ LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES THANK YOU ... Monday to Friday 9 AM to 8 PM; Saturday & Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM; to all our customers for a great spring! For your convenience and summer planting projects, our summer hours are TREWIN FARM EQUIPMENT BLACKSTOCK 986-4283 Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (Hours apply until Sept. 1st, 1994).