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WHITBY FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY. APRIL'15. 1987. PAGEÈ 171 Ou, e ..ghe. e a . es- r.ight througtheya two inches of topsoil on your lot it is wise to order more top soul and spread another two inches -of soil yourself . It may seem like a waste of time -and money for those who have a' short. term outlook but in essence it will be saving 10 times the cost of the, top soil in -reduced water blls, less weed problems and an evergiéreen ooking lawn if the proper lawn care tips are observed. 3. Find out the expected date of sodding and purchase a couple of pet moss bales and- a few bags of starter fertilizer. The peat moss will increase, the water retention ability of the soi and the fertiizer will increase root growth, which is essential in establishing a'newly sodded lawn. (Starter fertiizer has a high phosphorus content whereas regular lawn fertilizer has a high nitrogen content - for blade growth. STARTING A NEW LAWN STARTING ANEW LAWN (SEEDING) Seeding a lawn is a more cost ef- fective way to establish grass, but the side effects include: 1. Not being able to use the area w~t~GARDEN CENTRS AT OUR 1625 DUNDAS LOCATION ONLY BAT until the grass is established (ap- prox. 5-6Gweeks). 2. Germination rate of seed is sometimes variable, resulting in a sparse lawn. (So use a high quality grass seed). Seeding is most effective in early spring (now) or late summer (late August/September), since cool nights and warm days are ideal growing conditibns and the moisture in the soi is usually high. Preparing-an inviting bed for the seeds to be sown in will greatly in- crease germination. level the lot to the desired grade, with a hard rake, work in peat moss and the starter fertilizer. With ýa seed applicator spread the séed to the recommen- ded rate (a garden centre employee should be able to help you, with this). Again, use a hard rake to cover the distributed grass seed and then lightly roll the area to make a good contact between seed and soi. Watering is very important to an establishing lawn. Water every day or second day if there'is a lack of rain. Allow the new grass shoots to reach a level of three inches before the first mowing (set blade at two FREE* AN DSCAPE DESIGN FOR TIE DO-IT-YOU RSELF QARDENER »HAWA CANDEN SERV&CI NUMSAYCARON CINTRE -with two locutilons to serve you botter - e W.honorulanmo..y COnp.tfOrsCOupos* iutemew59.NOfU I16285 fmUSI U. Wns..2 WUISfU I WMUm y 05-3304 I 668-8190 ; (30.00 dopoait and minimum purchase required> inches).'Remember to make sure your blade is sharp, smnce a dul blade will pull some of the neWly started grass out stead of cutting it. For sunny locations a grass seed mixture containing a blend of Ken- tucky Blue Grasses and annual Ryegrass is recommended. If a shady area (under trees or north exposure) is'to be seeded a blpnd of Kentucky Blue Grass, .Creeping Red Fesuce and Annual Ryegrass are ideal. LAWN GARE PROGRAM FOR ESTABLISHED LAWNS . Every year thousands of residen- ts have good intentions to have the best lawn in the neighborhood, but usually give up onl it in the middle of the summer. 1. With a fan rake remove any debris which has gathered on the lawn over winter., 2. Early mowing of established lawn, to remove dead grass on top REDi ROENRSERY AGARDEN CENTRE SHRUBS, FLOWERS, BOX PLANTS, TREES & LANDSCAPIN A THICKER GREENER LAWN " Professlonally Tralned Specilllts " Belanced Feedlng " Weed à Insect Control " Service Celle & Consultations et No Addltlonal Charge. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SERVICE FOR YOUR FREE LAWN ANALYSIS CALL: CHEMLAWN INC. 3025 Kennedy Rd. Unit 9 1-800-387-5227 NAGARA OOL 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Why buy Retail? Buy Direct & Save 14x28 ECONOLINE Wl LADDER Reg.$7495.00 Limlted Time 36495.00 SOLAR HEATING PAN ELS Reg. $699. Limlted Time $599.00 AUTO. CHEMICAL FEEDERS Reg. $1 49.00 Llmted TMme $79.00 NIAGARA IMFG. 284 RITSON RD. N.. OSHAWA 723-0345. evonlngs 579-0399 ILUSTED'S CRICKETI LAWN CARE Gàrass Cutting & Flower Beds 1 Our Specialty INo Job is Too Big I Or Too Smali1 ICorne on a weekly basis * orasaclient * Priced on hourly * * or per cut Special.Senior Citizen Rate I Free stimates I IReferences Available. * Ask For Ron or Jan * lo P M fan. rau 655-3563 codsi layer, or a hevy raking with a hardrake. 3. Early April: Apply fertiizer whichi kils crabgrass seeds, greatly reducing the number of crabgrass appearingAni thesum- mer) or if crabgrass is flot a problem add a high nitrogen fer- tiier, which is slow releasing (usually treated with S.C.U. - Sulpher coated urea). 4. If ùnlevel areas are* existing and repair is necessary. This is the time of year. For big dips, remove the sod, fil in with top soil and replace sod. If small cips exit throughout the lawn a top dressing of peat humus (not topsoil) is necessary, a- light application over a couple of springs in better than one he avy application. Peat Humus is recommended because it con- tains no weed seeds, topsoil does. 5. Once lawn greens up, let 'it reach three inches in height, then with a sharpened blade start your season of cuttings. (Remember- keep blade sharp). Set your height of cuttmng to, two inches. Cutyour lawn as necessary (once it reaches three inches - reduce- to two incêhes should be every five days). M4ay. 1. Continue- regular cuttings (every five days), if neglected for 8- 10 days it is hard on the grass since now at four inches height, hall the height is removed and. grass is shocked by sunlight. 2. An application* of weed kil ler may be necessary if lawn is in- fested. ,A weed killer with 2-"- as an active ingredient is desirable. 3. Watering may be necessary if FISHERS FARM SERVICIE Fertilizer - Bag &. BuIk Lawn& Garden Equip.(Wheel Horse) Trimmers &Chainsaws sales &Service Thlclçson Road North RAR.1iBrooklln, Ont. 579-8285 655-4749 Can you identify the 34 items shown above available for rent? These days. you should be on the maintenance and depreciation. as wel lookout for every possible way to as storage problems. save money. One sure way is to rent You can rent professional quality equipment you expect to use only two Iawn and'garden equipment. power or three times a year. When you tools. party needs. convalescent aids, rent. you pay only for the time the and moving equipment, camping. equipment is in your possession. sports and exercise equipment. For 34 There are 34 items shown above. items of rentaI equipment illustrated. representlng only a few of the see ist at bottomn of ad. hund reds that are availabie for rent. Rentîng not only saves costiy initial N l l I N 'I' investment. but also elimînates E D I ?R N Ile We^ rent only the very beslat., DURHAM QUIPMENT RENTALS 230 DUNDAS ST. E. WH ITBY (Speedy Auto Plaza). 668-0880 dthe items shown are availaie for rent: canne, camping lantern. applance dolly. dtill/polisher [hand fheld]. itlisher. power auget. lawn mower. garden tractor. crotches. couler. sud cutter, cemesLrnixer. exercise bike. clippers. paint sptayer. moaie scfeen. chain saw. sleieo speakers, wheel chair. .barbecue grill, dance fleur. )d table. folding chairs, colitee nn. chafing dish. china. table clath. spreader. ladder. gent. paddlet. drop m ïM& ýý 1 ý.. -ýý .4àm ÀM kA 1 mmâd&dt@60M 9 à