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Prune with a purpooe The foremost purpose for prun- ing is to maintain a healthy plant by nrrrtiyr.d.efee9. The remov- al of dead, injured or diseased wood should be done " soon as possible. These limbs, when left on shrubs and trees, invite pest snacks and disease that eventu- ally thrtate.n the _entire plant. Also remove water sprouts - vigorous branches that grow stiff. ly upward in the interior of the plant. If a young tree forks into two leaders, remove one while it is small to preserve the upright form of the tree and prevent pogsible splitting later.. . Pruning - Beware when disposing of solvents f _ A - --------, "Kim 'A'WToN'hA.W, WV. WIMH a. "A" - PM U . Fall Home In rovement Section in I uncured landfill, they might leak out and eoutaminate the groundwater. Flush them d.o..mtthedrain?Notagoodiasa either as they contain toxic sol- "nt' Ind pigments which could M paints and fmiahes are (1amtttablpanduveiGGinaTt toeatm_AndirthesGiiiii, when and Ainimire the chum; for infection, _ Homrjn._dn:nbu _ _ Make the cut just above a bud, being careful not to leave a stub. To remove an undesired limb, make the cut just outside the swollen area, where the branch meets the main stem. niques will. (me-kelp the ihgaling thinned out periodically to make sure the inner and lower branches receifve the sunllight and air necessary or survwa . Regular pruning is necessary to control plant size. Even over- grown trees and shrubs can be reduced with careful thinning. It's best to call in an expert for large tree work, but you can easily maintain small trees and shrubs by cutting back branches to a well-positioned side branch or bud. To direct growth upward, cut to a bud or branch on the inside of the branch you are trimming; to spread the plant outward, cut to an ?tytwaprfaeitIg bud or branch. Flowering shrubs have their own special pruning schedule guided by blooms. Shrubs that form their flower buds one year prior to bloom (unless, forsythies and rhododendron). should be pruned one to two weeks after the blossoms have fallen. That allows the shrubs the time necessary to set next season‘s flower buds before winter begins. A fall prun- ing of these plants saerifuxm next year's flowers Shrubs that blossom in the summer or fall (buddleia, tamer Prices So Low They’ll Floor You'. eventually end up in your drink. ing water. Evergreen' The pruning of evergreen trees and shrubs varies by particular groups and species. Flowering evergreens (hollies, heaths and mountain laurels) follow the same pruning as for deciduous flowering shrubs, while ntm.ilow. ering evergreens like hemlocks, yews and junipers can be re. shaped " much as you like. However, some needled conifers grow so slowly. they rarely need to be cut back. Spruoes and rm, are seldom pruned except to remove one of the twin leaders that might devel. op after an injury. Pines likewise are seldom pruned when allowed togrrrwatsforeattreeaormasaive specimens, but they are easily Paints and thinner- Ire jun two of the my household products containing solvent; made from petroleum. Some products, such as paint thinner. nail polish re- mover. and dry cleaning fluid, are almost 100 per cent solvent, while ix, and summer flowering spires), can be pruned in the early spring or late fall. If you choose to prune them in fall, wait until they have become dormant. A new spirit of giving A mnmnl p"Wam mmlvungr mm m volunwmg Solvents can be extremely har udoua. Mon bum and some are highly flammable. They evapo rate easily, giving off toxic fumes in the prom. Some of them can be absorbed through the skin and others - comm paints, polishes. glue. and Idhuivea - have a high when: content. Limb removal can be done anytime, but shearing of new growth should only be done in early to mid-summer. Size can be controlled, and branching encour- aged, by shortening the "eandles" of new growth when they have attained full length in late spring. shaped into picturesque forms (bonsai or giant bonsai) or thinned out to enhance or frame a view. Traditionally, pruning has been regarded as a late fall/winter gardening activity because the form of the plant is easily ob. served at this time of year. How. ever, pruning can be done when. ever the saw is sharp. then you can be assured of healthy, well. shaped plants all year round. 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Some paints and other mater- ials collected at depots are re- cycled; the rest are shipped to special facilities for safe treat. my" land disposal In the last year, more than 60 municipalities in Ontario have applied to the provincial environ. merit ministry for funding to set up household hazardous waste depots If your community hasn't held a collection event in the past year, maybe it's tune it did For information on how in safely get rid of hazardous wastes, call your local works department or your regional Ministry of the Environ ment office. ment Corporation MON. to FRI. 9 to 9 SAT. 9 to 4:30