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The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - B7 Gardenîng tîps: Ri iIrinn wri ir frrrit rif1rcenrir, ~J Welcome ta the tastest griwing outdoar past-time in Canada. According ta Scaif Rhades, product man- ager for Laguna, ai manufacturer and distrib- utor of pond products based in Mantreal, building a water garden is certainly some- thing you can do yourself, pravided you keep these few tips in mind: * First, plan ahead by researching yaur prai- ect. There are many books and magazines on building water gardens and ponds. - You first major decision is whether you'l have a pre-tormed or lier-type pond. Pre- formed ponds are available in a variety of - Another important factor ta consider is location. For instance, a pond should enjoy some shade as well as sunlight. And always ensure that there la access ta electrical sources. - The next step: pond equipment. Pond water should always be circulated in order ta keep it healthy and life-sustaining (more about fîsh and plants later). This is where water pumps came in. They cir- culate water and provide features such as fountains and waterfalls. The size of the pump depends on many factors, including how much water will be in the pond and how high harmful toxiris and purity water. -Filters came in many sizes and perform a variety of tunctions. Some skim off debris, while others also per- form biological and chemical cleaning. Some madels are sub- mersible, while athers are installed outside the pond. In aIl cases, a water pump must be connected ta ane 50 that water passes through it and is cleansed by the filter. Your best resources for detailed information are retailers specializing in water gardens. For more expert advice and tips on building a pond and Laguna pond products visit www.hagen.com. -FNews Canada aiupes j ulLes, iypcluuiy UjJ lo 300 . Yul- you wuîîî yu îounîîuîî uanu wartiail so e. Ions. The advantage here la that you simply For example, large pumps with high flow rates dig a hale and insert the ready-built basin. will move more water faster and create high- With lier-type ponds, you need ta purchase er fountains and waterfalls. a special flexible mier that goes over the hale - Naw, about those fish and plants, If you're and serves as the substrate material between going ta have some in the pond, you need ta the sal and the pond water. The benefit here keep the water healthy. Water circulation is is that you con buiid larger ponds and tailor important, but you also need a filter ta the shape ta suit your needs. remove debris and biologically break down Armîng yourself for the mosquito wars The baflie af the bugs season is upon us and it's lime to arm your- selves for the baffle. Mosquitoes are prolific breeders, with hundreds and thousands "born' each day duning peak limes. The good news is there are new environ- mentally safe and effective ways to keep masquitoes at bay and help reclaim living and/or recreational space. While the trusiy ultraviolet or black light bug zappers are a popular choice, few realize that the germs and bactenia camred by the mosquk toes - including West Nule virus - can be splattered up to six feet. In addi- tion, their "kili rate" is relatively low. A q u a B a c (www.afaenvironment.com), an environmentally safe larvicide that uses natural bacteria, helps home- owners stop mosquitoes before they start. Simply sprinkle it in popular breeding grounds such as eaves troughs and ramn barrels (mosquitoes love standing water) ta destroy mos- quito larvae before they develop into full-fledged adulthood. If you didn't catch them in time, BugEater (www.nobugbites.com), a new technology tram Australia designed ta break the breeding cycle, can deF'roy mosquitoes - and other biting insects - more safely, and at a much more impressive rate than zappers. For use Indoors or outdloors, the BugEater uses a black light ta attract insects which are then blown dlown into a tray of biologically safe solulion where they drown. While the baffle against mosquitoes Custom Bulit Golf Clubs Visit our website to see ail of our Drivers, Putters, Wedges, Utility Woods and Iron Sets. wwwbkrolfco N 2< w Toi: 905-691-8004 HIgh Quallty ait a Great Price is never-ending, using safe infestations at bay is worth and effective alternatives the effort. that have proven ta keep -News Canada IN THE GARDEN By Colleen Moodie Proud Owner, Dalsy Malds - Mlton The topic t"i week is shrubs and roses: PRUN'ING: As a general rule, prune for health of the shrub or rose first. Remnove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches as soon as you dis- rover them. Prune for aesthetics second. With few exceptions, flower- ing shrubs should be pruned shortly after they have finished flowering. In most cases, pruning before the shrub flowers i.e. late spring, will remove the sîps which the flowers would have appeared on. Daisy Maids -Milton can advise you regarding the proper pruning of your shruhs and roses. DISEASES AN'D INSECRS: (SHRUBS) Periodically check shruhs for signs of disease and insects. If you notice something is amîss act immedîately. n the case of insects, a small shruh can hecome defoliaîed in a matter of days. Dîseases can spread estremnely quickly. ROSES: Check roses for sîgns of dîseases such as black spot, whîch is very common. Black spot looks just like it sounds - black hlotchy marks wîth yellow edges will appear on the leaves of affected roses. Aphids are smnall insecîs (green, black, orange or red) that usually feed on the sap of tender young shoots. They secrete a sticky honeydew which may hecome covered in a black fsngss. Leaves may become dis- torted and faîlure of infested buds to open may occur. Daisy Maîds Milton checks ail of the plants in yosr garden for sîgns of disease and insecîs as part of osr maintenance programn We can advise the best course of action for these types of problems in yosr garden. We have some of the best rates in townI For a free estimate please cail: (905) 878-4284 A great source for quatity fiumish**,iat O ur products originate maùiny frOin major hotel chains in North America.J We offer both home and office furnisziugs and acceusories Visït our showro~om today! 6535 Millcreek Dr. #71" I, Missi8sauga 905.814.2598% club. 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