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"A Family Tradition for 125 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 14, 1992 - 21 o[0 Natural landscape | garden We have long been admirers of Mother Nature's handiwork - The blaze of color from a Sugar Maple in the Autumn; The lush green beauty of a shad- ed grove of ferns; | The quaver of a Cedar Waxwing perched atop a cedar. Despite this admiration, the use of naturally occurring or na- tive plants in the modern land- scape has only recently become popular. Naturalized - landscaping does not necessarily eliminate : the manicured lawn and formal t shrub bed, but it does provide a { study in contrast and an oppor-*~ | tunity to create beau- } ty...without the burden of con- h tinual maintenance. i The secret to success is to es- tablish the planting in much the same way that it would exist in the wild. Develop a small community of plants that are actual partners in nature. De- pending on your site, establish plants that are best adapt- ed...forexample - Sumac and Cedar thrive on ex- posed, dry sites; Dogwoods and Cranberry will tolerate shady, moist areas; Mountain Ash will fruit best in re pormnnn VT og PPP eng gh SLR I Dr pr En ---- a I A full sun; Serviceberry and Hemlock thrive in the shadows. Countless varieties of herba- ceous perennials and wildflow- ers are available to add interest to your natural garden. As well as providing color, many estab- lish quickly to provide a weed - free ground cover. And, what about wildlife? De- pending on size and location, the opportunities are endless to create ecosystems that will host and supply food materials for birds, butterflies and even small mammals. roponent of Naturalizing woud presume to suggest that itis a simple task, but neither is it difficult. Mother Nature is the master, but with a little planning and perhaps a walk on the wild side, every residential landscape has the potential for a corner to be...naturally! NN Eh a Rion oa Le AER Ra i et 0 ST nett a RTT 0 courtesy of South Port Gardens, Port Perry Weddin ng day Anniversary & Di Invitations - Fast, Efficient Service » Four Design Books - Book Lending Service 10% OFF Bg k Wedding Package Orders PORT PERRY STAR OFFICE CENTRE ~ 188 Mary St. - Port Perry m Concrete Pool Repairs, Retaining Walls ®m Concrete Decks, Interlocking Stone m Cabanas, Gazebos, Wooden Decks ®m All Shapes and Sizes NO SUBCONTRACTING / REFERENCES AVAILABLE 705) 186-3130 LITTLE BRITAIN IAN'S WEED CONTROL Weed Spraying e Fertilizing ° Insect Control FREE ESTIMATES Government Licenced © Fully Insured Ian McCrae PHOENIX Personal Service and Quality Built --_-- ~ ~~ Holiday in Your Own Backyard SALES - INSTALLATION - RENOVATIONS - OPENINGS - LINER REPLACEMENTS - SERVICE - CLOSINGS (416) 985-3288 Spring Box 1065, Seagrave, Ont. LOC 1G0 Specials A Se Crchard Road, Port Perry, Ont. Ar? Kustom Lawn Sprinklers DESIGN « INSTALLATION « REPAIRS ec CUSTOM TRENCHING e CABLE LAYING e LANDSCAPE LIGHTING 416-985-8302 D E Rentals ¢ Sales ¢ Service Brooklin 655-3291 or 655-3122 IKubhotq KUBOTA CANADA LTD. POWER PRODUCTS Sales & Rentalgys> Generators LECT ES SXi-doo Clothes - 50% discount Jackets, Suits, Mitts, Snow boots SKI-DOO'S AT COST OR LESS! BUY NOW! 2-1992 Safari L's; 1-1992 Safari LE 2-1991 Scouts; 1-1991 Formula MACH | 1-1991 Formula MXXTC; 2-1991 Formula MX Several other pool bargains New Trailers in stock - New Kubota goods in stock DON VALLANCE EQUIPMENT LTD. 0% OFF These items only-Prices in effect until April 24, 1992 SEE OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT SPECIALS! 175¢cm. (6) 175cm (6) 175cm. (6') Deborah Maple Silver Maple 60cm. (24") Col. Blue Spruce Crimson King maple REG. $25.00 B.R. NOW: $17.50 B.R. REG. $22.50 B.R. NOW: $15.75 B.R. REG. $20.00 B.R. NOW: $14.00 B.R. REG. $40.00 POT NOW: $28.00 POT Come in & see our excellent selection of top quality nursery stock. You'll be pleased! We also sell LARGE TREES. Crane truck deliveries available most weekends. Located on N.E. Corner Hwys 12 & 47 (416) 985-7667 - if busy call 985-4862