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La eo gfe SEM Sal + om Re ai ait cl 14- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 14, 1996 e (Ga From idea to implementation let these area businesses help you with all your home and garden needs this spring. ANALDA LANDSCAPING & NURSERIES * SHRUBS * EVERGREENS + LARGE OR SMALL TREES - ANNUALS - PERENNIALS © ROSES PEAT MOSS - FERTILIZERS * GARDEN SPRAYS + NURSERY STOCK Everything For The Do-It-Yourself Gardener i: Landscaping Service Available 3 5 MILES EAST OF PORT PERRY - OFF HWY. 7A 14800 CARTWRIGHT WEST 1/4 LINE RR1 BLACKSTOCK 986-4771 Great green news for lawns Homeowners are always looking for ways to grow a healthy, greener lawn. Rather than reaching for the chemical fertilizer, wh not first try out some of the" following seven environ- mentally friendly tips for your lawn and garden HOURS: 9 am to 7 pm 7 Days a Week! HOTNER Beautiful Hanging WALL oliage & Flowering 4%) HANGING 19% BAGS BASKETS 4" Potted PLANTS Zonel Geraniums, Dahlias, Begonias 469 1 8°° doz GARDENER PERENNIALS Hollyhocks, Foxglove, Creeping Phlox 20 5 or more {| 99 ea. . VEGETABLES Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers. PEAT MOSS 4 cu. bales 6" SOIL 30 kg. 29 Certificates Available (1 km. north of Brooklin on Highway 12) eee (oF 11} | GREENHOUSES Brooklin ¢ (905) 655-4296 Greenbank Garden Centre oo mi [oV] = 1 BROOKLIN y g[ Fw a WHITBY * Always aim for diversity in your lawn and garden. Plant a variety of grass seeds in your lawn, and companion plants in your ~ garden. e Cultivate plants which are indigenous to the area in which you live. IMPATIE -~ * Dig or pull out unwanted weeds. e Make sure that insects really are unwanted before you get rid of them. * Mix 2 tbsp. (30 mL) pure liquid soap and one quart (1 litre) of water and spray as an insect repellent. Whether it's the traditional or ves my QQ Box 79¢ ea. per fle! PETUNIAS 6 plants | 00 per box Don't uties, Erase ..plus a large assortment ori of perennials West side on Hwy. the unusual...you'll find your best selection here. * Bedding Plants * Hanging Baskets * Planters and more Choose from: * Petunias * Begonias * Marigolds * Pansies * Zinnias * Dipladenia * Fuchsias + Impatiens * Salvia © lvys * Geraniums and more OPEN 8AM - 9PM « 7 DAYS A WEE Serving you for 42 years. Robert G. Eckel Greenhouses 12,172 mile north of Thickson Rd. NORWAY MAPLES & DEBORAH MAPLES (iarge sizes) 50 mm cal. (27) reg. 132.50 LESS 25% = 99.00 prices until 80 mm cal. (3") reg. 250.00 LESS 30% = ANNUALS Frit Trees - 19.95 PERENNIALS Vegetables (per box)........... 99¢ tr Wome . Petunias, etc. (per box)..... 1.09 Topiary Evsugroens 1.99 and ue Impatiens and Fat Albert HANGING BASKETS Begonias (per box)............ 1.09 Blue Spruce 10.99 and up Geraniums (each).............. 1.75 Dwarf Flowering Trees ) dozen).........20.00 variotios available BIRDBATHS 1 75. 00 May 31/96. Located on NE corners Hwys. 12 & 47 905) 985~= Intersection 655-441 | 7667 * Compost lawn, garden and food wastes for a dirt- cheap supply of natural soil-enriching fertilizer. * Remember to be cautious - especially around child- ren - when using any pest- control substances. For more environmentally friendly tips, you can request a free copy of "Step- ping Lightly on the Earth: Everyone's Guide to Toxics in the Home" by writing to Greenpeace, 185 Spadina Ave., Suite 604, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2C86. Safety tips for BBQs With the approach of spring, thoughts turn to the tantalizing sizzle of the barbeque. Before donning your apron and chef's hat, take the following steps to ensure your gas barbeque is safe: e Be sure the burner' ports and tube connecting to the burner are free of rust, lint, dust, carbon and cobwebs. Wash the complete burner assembly with warm soapy water. * The propane fittings and hose that are connected from the tank to the barbeque should: regularly be tested for leaks. To do this, make up a strong solution of soap and water. Never check for leaks using an open flame. Next, turn on the propane cylinder valve and use a brush to spread the soap and water over all connections. Any leaks will create bubbles. If thereis a leak, close the propane cylinder valve immediately and have the unit checked and repaired by a qualified propane supplier or a licensed gas contractor. Once your barbeque has passed the safety test, there are several things to remember when lighting it: * Always have the lid of the barbeque open when lighting and have the match or lighter ignited before turning on the gas. Never move the barbeque after it has been lit. * When finished, turn off the propane cylinder valve and the barbeque gas control valve(s). Np hr"