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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SFPTF.MBER 24.1986, PAGE 19 -Be sure to patch before With winterjust motnths away, many do-it-yourself painters may want to paint the exterior of their homes. Pint can help protect a house from the ele- ments while also enhancing the ap- pearance. The key to a successful paint job is surface preparation. The National Paint and Coating Association offers the following ips to the do-it-yourself painter: e Remove dirt and grease with a detergent or commercial cleaner recommended for use on painted sur- faces. Wear gloves to protect your skin and follow all label directions. a Remove mildew with a stiff brush and a mildew cleaner. (Or, use a so- lution of one quart household bleach and three quarts water to remove mil- dew.) Again, wear gloves and read al label directions. 0 After removing dirt, grease or mildew, rinse away cleaner with water. Plntyour bulbs now- September and October are usually expressed, for exam- the traditional bulb-plantlng pie, as two to three imes as months here ini Ontario. deep as the bulbs' height," Most bulb stock cornes Hughes says. fromn Holland where the mild Some years you can get springs and cooler sunimers away with planting bulbs, allow the small buiblets to right up to freeze-up ime. form and develop at the base But as a general rude, it is of the mother bulb. better to plant the bulbs in "'Our climate just does flot early fali so that they have a allow for the commercial pro- chance to develop a primary duction of bulbs - although root system; this helps themn lily bulbs.may soon become survive over winter. the exception," says Hor- Ail bulbs prefer a deep, ticulturist John Hughes of the wel-drained soil but they will Ontario Ministry of tolerate awide soil type. Agriculture and Food's plant In addition to the tradi- V industry branch. tional tulips, daffodils, nar- Currently, ail our Easter li- cissus and hyacinths, try ly bulbs and garden types -growing the early-blooming corne from the northern crocus. California-southern Oregon There is a wide range of ex- area - again an area where a otic bulbs too for those who favorable micro-climate ex- want somethiîng different. ists. Anenomne, for example, in For the best show, plant- single or mixed colors, the bulbs in lumps or mass plan- fragrant garden freesia and tings. gay feathers (or 1iatris * Three to five bulbs every spicato) which grows to metre or so, randomnly spac- heights of 121 centimetres to ed, will give a good color spot 182 cm add variety to the for tulips and daffodils. flower border. "You will notice on each Try growing some garden package a particular planting lilies too - many are truly depth for each type and this is spectacular. Create "Study Corner" for Your Youngster Today, we realize that it's equally important to have the proper facilities * and equipment for the student at home as it is in public buildings. A special t place should be set aside for the young * scholar - right from the very start - to encourage and reinforce good study habits later on. A desk or table at the right height, a lamp that gives.correcti lighting, and a proper -chair are es- sentials. To make the "study corner" more attractive, personalize the desk with an attractive desk set, a covered box or special drawers for paper and sup- plies, and some favorite accessories. NURSERY ILTD.» AND GARDEN CENTRE PLANT NOW' LARGE SELECTION 0F, FALL TREES PERENNUALS FERTILIZER Ail Reasonably Priced SPECIAL HOLLAND BULBS now avalfabfe $5,00O 'î AJAX 427-2525 VANDWEERNeilIE8Drive a Little BAYCTOA Save a Lot This offer ends October 31,1986 you paint- Let surface dry before painting. 0 Scrape away peeling paint. Scrape away rust from metal areas. *Sand rusted nailheads. Use a nail pnhand hammer to sink the nail slightly below the surface. Then, cover the nailhead with corrosion- resistant primer and putty. Sand the area smooth. 0 Fill open cracks between build- ing materials with caulk to protect against moisture. Consult paint label for instructions about priming these areas before paint is applied. 0 Spot prime-bare areas and rust- ed metal areas before painting. .Remember, careful preparation de- termines the quality and durability of your painting efforts.t . to va m -~l -PERLA4TEX ý-etFinish enantsl wmam »*=~4l IALL PRICES WHILE N J UANTITIES LAST We carry an excellant selectlon of hardware, plumblng and electrical suppies. We aiBo eut lreys and glass. PREPARE TO- PAINT - CaulI<ing cracks before painting, is just one step to careful sur- face preparation before paint is applied. 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