Page 14, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, May 12,1993 A SUMMER LIFESTYLE FEA TURE Helping your garden grow After a long, snowy winter, local -residents can now enjoy the outdoor world again. Whether a window-box of posies, a spray of balcony blossoms or a full overhaul of the backyard is in your plan this season, tips from Ontario's consumer ministry can help your garden grow. "Many people who usually plant fromn seed say they left it too late this year, discouraged by the long winter. Now they are planning to buy from commercial growers," says Marilyn Gurevsky, a manager with the province's Consumer Services Bureaus. "Also, a lot of consumers are telling us they'd like tips on reducing the cost of their gardens," she adds. Gardening can be a joy as you see the little plants you've tended grow into big bloomers, but can be frustrating if your efforts don't yield much. Before buying a single box of petunias, help protect against loss by planning the gardon best suited to your growing area. Consider the following points: e Where was the snow piled deepest in %vinter? Delicate perennial f lowers and shrubs should not be planted where they'Il be exposed to heavy snowfall. e What is the nature of your soil? An expert can suggest plants well suited to its content. aHow much sunlight do the plants need? In some cases, it is possible te shelter small, delicate flowers fromn too much Sun or wind by placing them next te bigger, stronger varieties. Landscaping experts Say consumers waste a lot of money by not thinking of longterm savings ia the planning stage. For example, a small sloped area planted with grass requires seed, fertilizer, weeding and regular watering to keep it attractive. Digging a gardon in the same location and planting somo low juniper bushes could be more expensive in the short run, SEE PAGE 15 B3ROOKLIN BULLETIN 5a4 655-4434 Bell Cail us today to discuss Dur: o Long Distance Discount Packages o Custom Caling Features o Cati Management Services o Vista 100/200 Sets ..were answering your cali 433-3391 Residientiai 0C433-2171 Business DO UT ALL PROPANE 505 VICTORIA ST. E. WHITBY 668-3328 'OI"We care, and it shows. We support the Boy Scouts & Leaders on the 'Trees for Canada' Program 1800565-LAWN AND HELP GROW A BElTR FUTURE. Since 1972, through the Trees for Canada program, Scouting has planted over 45 million trees in parks and conservation areas across this country. Every tree planted is an act of hope and optimismn. t's also a valuable addition to our country and to our planets ecology. T he Whitby District Scouts Annui planting wilI take place at Lynde Area this Saturday, May l5th For more information on Trees for Canada, cail Bill Dukitsch at 666-2724 Trees for Canada is also a fund raising event for the Scouts organization. Donations can be sent to: Scouts Canada-Whitby District c/o Viola Tebble 915 Centre St. N, Whitby, Ontario Li N 4V2 For information on joinlng Scotinçj cail: Dave Smth at 72"-473 500IJOOIii IIUGBOW H BETCEBFUTURE. ai Sh Trees for Canada hores Conservation Tresuorty &re ToorrTowa &0 MaroorOshwa 80 Thickson Rd. S., Whitby 435-8200 R@reGERSUà Cablesystems The Mutual Group Mutuai Funds Lîfe Insurance RRSP's Financial Planning *DAVE SMITH * epresentatlive ai the Mutual *Group of Companies L King St. W., Oshawa T725-656 Clean IndoorAr$5 OF F ~ Offer expires May 31, 1993 Cali the PowerVac Team Today. ~EStOAL433-2556 DUC! CLEANING TORONTO 744-2266 the Scoutîng 1 Movement for over 10 years! GENERAL CONTRACTORS SERVîNG THE r-NEF 7INSURANCE 430-3477 INDUSTRY A A436-3477-Fire - Water A Fte 4Hors:Smoke - Windstorms Fax 430-7250 - Appraisals 11 Stanley Crt. a Restoration Un its 9 & 10, Wtiitby 24 HOUR SERVICE T~RecyCLEAN Recyciers of: Fine Off ice Paper - Cardboard eau Newspaper - lin Cans Fo Smi uiesadNnPoi gnis We provide supportive employment opportunities 197 Bloor Street, East, Unit #l, Oshawa 436-8882 -436-8972 T-I 655-330-6 434-6081 HWY 401 VICTORILA ST. W. L LYNDE SHORES CONSERVATION AREA LAKE ONTARIO KENDALWOOD PLAZA We support -9 À »Mý 9 a 1 lé