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WHITY FREE PIRSS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 191989, PAGE 19 Company works wit h, not agaminst, the environment cumbing to acid ram and dw ~~ini sran miyanr By Adam Sikora "Our best tool is knowledge» is I tbe unofficial motto adopted by I Noldus of Durham. I Located at 899-A Nelson St. in j Osbawa, owner Don Voorbees Some tips on car-eful mowing of ýyour lawn By Robert Traciiiski lohn Lere's Lawn and Garden Speciaist says "We'd rather work with the environment than against it," expressing a desire to educate bis customners witb proper know- ledge in its care. Offering care for berbs, sbrubs, and grass, Noldus specializes mn control for insects and disease and Iawn feedîng.. Considered an autbority on diseases, Noldus often receiveg calls from local nurseries witb Nôldû-s is the only cooipany ià tbe area wbicb uses 100 perý cent organic fertilizers in its services. Different from processed ferti- lizer, organic fertilizer use results in more efficient growth. Organie fertilizer is also better for the environmient, as it takes nutrients from the surrounding soul and turns it back into fertili- -zer. It neutralizes the effects of acid rain. Originally developed for maple trees in Quebec wbich were suc- dling in number, the growtb of those trees is once again on the rise after use of organic fertilizer. Originally founded in 1977 in Oshawa as a franchise in the Lawn-A-Mat cbain by Voorhees, wbo worked for their head office for 15 years, be decided to go into business for himself after a contract witb Lawn-A-Mat expired, feeling it would be less restrictive and more profitable. Witb a trained staff of five, as cultural students from different colleges and universities in the past, Noldus does most of its work in residential areas, includ- ing condominiums and apart- ments, and in commercial areas. Business bas improved every year as Noldus' reputation has been passed on by word of mouth as more people understand and see wbat tbey're paying for - quality and a healthy environ- mýent~ If Take care where you plant your If trees and bushes this year. Placement that is purely ornamental cari turn your lawn into an obstacle course for your p mower. Careful landscaping can nol only 'I/f-save you lime in lawn maintenance, it can also help you avoid accidents. For example, mowing backward is more awkward than mowing forward, S whether you own a walk-behind mower or a lawn and garden tractor. So plant trees and bushes 10 allow for '~ a forward-only mowing pattern. When pulling a mower backward you run the risk of pulling 100 hard, V losing balance and possibly mowing over your tocs. That's one good reason for wearing hard shoes rather than sandals. On a traclor, backing up can be an awkward manuever that re- quires a lot of concentration on what is behind you. Be sure 10 disengage the mower before backi ng Up. To eliminate trim mowing close 10 trees and large bushes, remove a 2- to 3-foot area of grass from around these plants and cover it with mulch. This mulched area wiIl not only allow ramn and nutrients to reach the plant's deeper roots, it also wiIl leave plenty of room 10 mow around themn quickly. if you want a more decorative look, fil that area of earth with shredded S bark. If you already have stones or lava rock contained by an edging strip, keep the mower far enough from the edging t0 prevent kicking stones onlo your lawn or damaging the edging strip. Trim close with a nylon-line t rimmer. Before mowing, you should always check your lawn carefully for any ob- jects thal could be picked up by your mower. Objects lIa can be thrown by mower blades corne in ail shapes and sizes: from nuls and fruit off a favorite tree t0 sticks, stones, toys and left- over dog bones. A mower should be equipped with a downward-curving discharge chute. Another shield at lIme rear of the mower Ielps deflect thrown objects 10 the ground and can protect your feet. John Deere reminds owners lImat these shields provide important protection and should not be removed. Here are a few more lips for careful mowing this year: J1. Reread the operator's manual before mowing each year 10 refresh your memory of potential hazards. For instance, now may be the lime 10 trim low-hanging tree branches 10 mk o iarlymanrk a ies and inarke owingmanerkea iter.Fni hi holes. 2. Mow siopes carefuily. For getrstabilily, mow across lIme slope's fc when using a walk-behind mower; mow up and down the slope when using a tractor. Plant a ground 'j cover on extremely steep siopes. 3. Vary your ,nwwing patternl. Altemnating your mowing direction each week will help prevent gras5 from ieaning in one direction, caus !nganunve-aperace Mlow's 11he tîme ta Load Up on Spring has sprung, and is time for our annual Evergreen and Shrub' bonanza! Sa dlean oui the i runk, dusi off the trailer, load up the kids-and head for Brouwers. Chances are, you wan't be able ta resisi aur home-growfl trees jr. and shrubs, and your kids will love our ducks, geese, swans and animas.. Peatmoss A must for any garden, peatmoss impraves 1iEP~]aeratian and water holding capacity. Use throughoui the season ta keep saili base, improve plant and flawer growth. 4 cu fi. An odourless balance af natu raI nutrientsL for shrubs and evergreens. 18 kg. size Reg. Price: s3.98 NOW - .:ZI mIIIÊi ça I. JOHN BROU WER GARDEN AND LANDSCAPING CENTRE 650 Lakeridge Road South, Ajax, Ontario Li S 4S7 TELEPHqONE: 686-1545 or 686-1680 OPEN: Monday 10 Friday: 9am 10 9pm Saturday: 9am to 6pm Sunday: 9am to 6 pm Our 'Evergreen andi Shrub' Bonanza includes: Mountbatten JUnîper:7 A papular uprighi juniper wiih blue green faliage. Very hardy and easy ta graw. 80 cm-Reg. Price: $39.95 NOW$ 49 Sîlverleaf Dogwood: An attractive shrub wiih green and white variegated leaves. 50 cm-Reg. Price: $16.95 NOW $995 OId GoId Junîper:- A campact spreading juniper wiih a beautiful golden calour. NOW P9 1 gai size Reg. Price: $9.99 ONLY59 Emerald Galet y Euonymus: A broadleaf evergreen wiih a white and green leaves. Good contrasi 10 any green planting. 1 gai size. Reg. Price: $9.99 NOW$599 ON LY -.and there's much, much more! G;olfgreen Lawn Food 20-3-4 Galigreen is CILS best quality Iawn fertilizer. -i 500/ of its nitrogen gradually releases into your < sali aver two months for a thick, beautiful lawn GIf Each 18 kg. bag cavers 600-800 square metres. Regular NOW$MA4 Price: $24.49 O N LY @44 Don 't miss aur Parrots a They're right inside aur front doar' Outside, we've gai dankeys. peacacks, nesting geese v swans and Felix the Liama. Ail just waiting for yau-and your whale family. Why flot turn off the tube, and corne on dawn to Brouwers9 A fun place to be, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! 1 1 b . -