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mmmwf wims mm mmm cotorvnsrwnrld color your world now in stouffville new plaza across from farmer jacks 18 ringwood dr 6422048 presents 1 st anniversary customer appreciation sale forthe month of may off all framed unframed instock limited editions join us on sat may 26 for our instore anniversary celebration cake refreshments will be served 159 main st n stouffville 6421450 for your complimentary inhome decorator consultation please call ralmjmfim 161 main st w stouffville 6422280 stouffville store has latest designs from page 23 although space limitations pre vented her mother donna naylor from setting up her business in the same location she found herself a perfect spot on the other side of main street next door to the christmas house her store timeless at 104 main street west is a fascinating treasure trove of antique furniture pictures crockery gifts and accessories we have a lot of victoriana and some canadians as well advises ms naylor whose eye for antiques goes back to her childhood my mum and dad were antique lovers and i grew up going to auc tions and shows ive acquired a lot of beautiful and unusual pieces over the years the store carries a wide variety pf charming victorian prints featuring children dogs and families at leisure as well as antique pictures books and china and some beauti fully crafted paper tole flowers in frames i try to bring in different things every week she notes ms naylor also offers attractive and unusual woven rugs timeless is open from 10 am 5 pm tuesday to friday and 10 am 4 pm on saturdays dont turn garden into desert benjamin franklinsaid when the wells dry we know the worth of water with todays emphasis on conservation were more con cerned than every before with effectively managing our water resources but that cloesnt mean you need to rum your backyard into a desert advises the garden council a national organization of lawn and interiors uniquely mm resist the usual for all your decorating needs furniture wall coverings custom drapes lamps blinds accessories plan how youre going to use the various sections of your yard and decide where you think the plantings would look and grow best garden industry firms thats not what watersaving landscape design and management is about the approach know as xeriscap- ing from the greek word for dry actually relies on working with nature the naturescaping involves selecting the best plants soils locations and irrigation systems to create a beautiful landscape that uses water efficiently so relax youre not limited to cacti and rock gardens colorrich perenni als and many varieties of shrubs are just two naturescape compo nents that cut water use by almost twothirds specialists in watersaving land scape design suggest that property owners follow these guidelines to improve both their conversation and beautification efforts plan how youre going to use the various sections of your yard and decide where you think die plant ings would look and grow best organize plants by putting them in groups according to level of water use low medium or high this saves the water thats lost when droughttolerant plants are planted too close to thirsty tropi cals install an efficient drip watering system initial costs may seem high but over time youll realize the savings associated with a sys tem that will bring water to the areas that need it rather than over- watering the entire property- accept the fact that any grass needs up to four times as much water every year as lowwateruse groundcovers then select the locations where you need it such as a play area or portion of the front yard but choose the right grass for each a warm- weather drought- tolerant variety may do for the play area while a section of cool- season deepgreen grass might suit the front yard choosing the proper grass species for your par ticular climate is important too learn proper care of yournew waterefficient landscape to pre vent watering infrequently and deeply because this encourages roots to grow deeper into the earth and draw moisture from the water sale 4tg n 5 patterned loop carpet reg 1699 now 899 sq yd many instock specials up to 50 off lllfigb we also carry a fine selection of csl orientals persian carpets arpet kugr 6421975 18 ringwood dr stouffville 5 stouffviuerd n m table these plants only need monthly watering check to see if the soil is moist or dry by inserting into the ground a rod or tool such as a screwdriver this will tell you whether or not the roots are getting enough water to grow deeply use the right irrigation method for the particular plantings sug gestions include bubblers for trees drip systems for shrubs and orna mentals sprinklers for grass your garden centre may also carry other devices such as soaker hoses low- volume sprinkler heads and auto mated systems run by time clocks use a rod inserted in the ground to deliver water closer to the roots this will conserve water and pre vent evaporation collect water during rainfalls arid use it on the areas that need the most moisture apply mulch to help limit evap oration and guard against erosion apply water to establish droughtresistant plants only when theyve become dry thats impor tant to the health of the plants with this in mind apply mulch lightly in sections of the landscape that retain water due to dips in the land surface in such areas keep roots from rotting by not using mulch around the plant base or by using a very porous mulching material prepare the soil by adding amendments such as organic material compacted or layered soil wont allow water to filter properly and that can cause an assortment of problems loamy soil mixed with organic matter is an excellent combination for flower beds and shrubs mix to a minimum depth of four inches into the soil use plants native to the environ ment or plants that come from like environments and weather condi tions in their home setting they need less water fertilizer pruning and controlling pests will keep water needs at a minimum mow lawns to three inches at the highest setting on the lawn mower that keeps the water requirement low because the lawn will provide shade for the ground which slows the rate of evaporation watering early in the morning will accom plish the same result s ool the km choice of the 1990s spring water stouffville only delivery included 650 water coolers sale or rent natural spring water 6404015