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home garden april 2 1986 d9 color and durability big facts in selling new patio furniture colorful and comfortable patio furniture like the sets above from avhite rose nurseries in unionville will be big sellers the furniture is european in design an made in high impact plastic making it rust resistent its time for a spring cleaning by nancy hoskin few people like doing it but most of us like the results enough to justify one day of real spring cleaning for the tangible reward of a clean home and the intangible feeling of accomplishment you have to plan carefully after youve put aside time forspring cleaning according to danielle volpe partner in the markham molly maid franchise the biggest mistake people make is that they try to do too much at one time if you havent time to tackle it in a day or two fragment a week and go room by room cooperation of the family is very important suggests barbara mcnulty danielles partner most homes are so large in this area that many women cant take them on by themselves especially if they too are out working all day the home belongs to the entire family and everyone can pitch in to help mrs mcnulty said you and a friend may want to team up to make the job go quickly and help the other out with each perspective home here are several tips we compiled on how to get the best results in the least time 1 clean out clutter toss out old newspapers and magazines if you havent used something in three years throw it out give away clothes you havent worn in years or you can set these items aside for a summer garage sale reorganize closets clean shelves floors and cupboards 2 to remove cobwebs put a damp terrycloth washcloth over a broom brushing out ceilings and corners 3 take down curtains and put them in the dryer with a damp hand towel which will pick up dust for five minutes on an airfluff cycle remove immediately or they will wrinkle do the same with small area rugs fluff dry bedding blankets mattress pads pillows without the towel 4 before you hang up the curtains clean the walls and woodwork with a damp cloth or feather duster or if youre really motivated wash them down 5 to clean vertical blinds put on a white cotton glove and run your fingers along the slats 6 wash windows glass and light fixtures with cotton rags and a solution of one tablespoon rubbing alcohol to three parts water 7 vacuum couches and upholstered chairs 8 clean and polish wood furniture pull out drawers and vacuum or dust the casings 9 move furniture to center of the room then using the crevice tool of a vacuum clean edges of carpet and baseboards then vacuum for hardwood floors dustmop with endust before vacuuming wash nowax floors with a mix of one tablespoon white vinegar to a gallon of water by nancy hoskin the word in patio furniture this year is color and versatility the brighter the bolder the softer the delicate and the more useful the piece the better it will sell there are many outlets in mar kham with a wide variety of pool and patio furniture weve talked with two dealers white rose nurseries and sheridan nursery ellen winger buyer for white rose nurseries said that bright colors are in their proposed best selling colors for 1986 will be wedgewood blue raspberry and sungold pastels are also very popular and according to scott baillie outside retaii supervisor at sher idan nurseries the soft shades will sell enormously well again this summer after amazing suc cess in 1985 many people dont realize that patio furniture can be used in the winter too it is very versatile set your set up in a solarium for ex ample or set up the chairs and table storing the umbrella and chaise in the basement using it as an entertainment table for games said mr baillie white rose carries over a dozen styles of chairs with matching cushions 25 styles of tables along with chaise lounges and otto mans they come in a wide varie ty of styles some being stack- able others strapped and many with the option of purchasing cushions of all types replacement cushions are available for both regular styled and redwood furniture white rose carries pads made from all types of substances from foam to the more expensive terilene adding a plush look to the furni ture our basic concept is to give the customer a large selection of patio furniture so they can mix and match coming up with their own complete set to suit their needs this way theyre not tied to one particular set and can start a set gradually adding to it at any time explained mrs winger sheridan nursery carries four lines of top quality furniture ia eluding malllin and swan all sets or single pieces come with cont plete guarantees topping the list of popular pieces this season are the swival rockers and the acces sory pieces to complete an entire set coffee and end tables and otto mans mr baillie explained the hollofil cushion is very popular today theyre made to last longer and dry out faster when they get wet you should treat the cushions on your set like you would any piece of furniture bring them in during foal weather and theyll last longer said mr baillie sheridan carries an extensive line of accessories great for enter taining outdoors cutlery plates trays glasses serving bowls and even wine glasses all out of acry lic are available they last a long time and can be thrown in the dis hwasher because theyre not made of glass theyre safe around the pool area without the threat of breaking white rose stocks accessories for their sets including lazy susans placemats table cloths and tea wagons a popular selling item that can accompany a patio set or can be used in a different area of a yard are the old fashion park benches made from wrought iron with hardwood slats both sheridan and white rose carry resin high impact plastic furniture european styled the pieces are nonrusting service centre have your filter queen cleanins equipment examined and tuned to maximum efficiency to help with your cleanins me pickup delivery for 2 years old over markham unionville agincourt scar borough demonstration of the 86 model fq power nozzle your nearest filter queen service centre aci arni it ol id 37mainstnste206 ainabuui uuk markham rd just n of hw 7 10 p overhaul of unit markham 10 point overhaul of power nozzle time now for repotting mim by elaine gordon generally cactisucculents dont require larger living quar ters on a yearly basis like many other houseplants because they grow slowly and should be kept relatively potbound but march through may are excellent months for moving on and to ascertain if upgrading one size is essential the plant has to be carefully lifted and examined i wear old over mitts for protec tion when handling prickly cacti as well as when cutting roses in the garden and insert a chopstick or unsharpened pencil in the drainage holes to help release a reluctant soil ball if the roots are in a pot shaped mass a new resi dence is in order if roots dont fill the pot clean the original container and place a layer of fresh cactussucculent soil in the bottom good drainage is essential carefully brush away wornout soil around the roots with the trusty chopstick and re turn the plant at the level it was previously trickle fresh mixture down the sides with a teaspoon and gently tamp it adding more as neces sary i like to lightly dampen the new soil and wait about one week before watering a plant in fresh soil doesnt require fetilizing for a few months i prefer keeping cactisuccu lents in the old faithfuls un- glazed clay pots for several reasons when a plant becomes top heavy like a jade plant for example it is inclined to tip over a plastic pot but one made of clay has bottom weight for stability the early color blends well in a relaxed setting and this simplic ity doesnt detract from a plants natural beauty most important ly clay doesnt retain moisture like plastic pots do because water evaporates through the porous sides this benefits these plants because overwatering is probably their biggest enemy so put the kettle on or perk a pot of coffee insert a favorite tape in the tape deck grab newspapers for dirt catching paper towels in case the phone rings and start operating dont be left in the heat of it with all the new home sales in this area air conditioners could be in short supply this summer 7523511 34 hour emergency