FALL PLANTING utumn is the tim to beautify garden THE SCIENTISTS who study such things tellus there are two basic rcasons behind our doing most things we do: an emotional drive and a rational one. The emotional motivation is the one that directs us toward an action because it makes us feel good: the rational motivation is our practical reason behind the act, Take for example, the case of the landscaping we have in our yards. Extensive research conducted for the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN) among homeown- ers in cities all across North America showed the strongest emotional motivator by far for having living plants in the yard is simply beauty People like to have beauty in their surroundings. What the neighbors think is important, of course, but that’s a distinct second in the order of priorities. We just like to walk out of our home into lovely surroun- dings — and the beauty we create in our own yards is where it all begins. The same research disclosed the strongest rational motivation for having a good looking yard is the value it adds to the property. These days of highly transit families, increasing property sale value, and a com- petitive real estate market, anything that can enhance the value of the property is worth attention. But that financial motivator — along with all the other reasons given in the AAN’s consumer research studies — pales in comparison to the strongest reason of all: beauty. PERENNIALS FOR BEAUTY Recognizing that fact, the nursery professionals lave prepared a few suggestions to assist in the plann- ing and planting of three principal types of living plants which, in most parts of the country, can be planted right now in the autumn for beauty over the years to come: perennials; roses; and flowering shrubs and trees. Custom Frames Choose from over 300 Wood and Metal mouldings, custom cut & expertly join- ed by our craftsmen. Offer applies to frame only, mats & glass at our req low prices Frames WEST VAN “Open ‘til 9 Fridays Ready Made Fantastic value! Hundreds of frames ALL offered at big savings on our reg. warehouse prices. i$ PICTURES & FRAM NORTH VAN" 1432 Marine Dr. 1320 Marine Dr. 922-3513 984-8469 Across from Can. Tire Choose a variety of perennial plants to flower at various times — early spring, midseason, and late fall. Once planted, they live on from year to year and most of them increase in number se they can become one of your most economical beauty additions to the sand- scape, even if they may cost more at the outset than some other plants. Perennials are usually planted in borders or in island beds but whatever the site, it should be remembered these plants usually want plenty of direct sun and free air circulation. During dry weather they like a deep soaking of water about once a week, sprinklings that just wet the surface are counter- productive. Your nursery friends can provide more instructions and can suggest different perennials available to beautify the spots you have chosen in your yard. Some of the popular selections might be aster (which flowers mid to late summer), the early summer blooming daisies, hardy geranium, or the day lily (which flowers from early summer ‘til a killing frost). ROSES MOST FAVORED Probably the plant cultivated earliest in our history, the rose is surely ‘the most popular garden plant anywhere. A major reason for this widespread acclaim may be the rose’s versatility. That versatility is seen in its extremely wide variety of blooms and colors and scents and sizes and shapes. There are roses to suit every mood, every garden. Another versatility factor — and this needs to be emphasized ~ is the broad range of degrees of skill and care (or lack of it) required by roses. Most roses will grow and flower with relatively little attention, so the beginner should never hesitate to welcome them into the garden. Discover the pleasure of plants with perennials, roses, flowering shrubs and trees. Framed Prints & Posters Super savings on our ever: changing collection of fram- ed art. Best value on the North Shore! DOWNTOWN" 1168 Robson St. 669-5721 t1 - Friday, September 12, 1986 - North Shore News NEWS photo Mike Wakefield TOMATOES HIGHER than an elephant’s eye? North Shore resident Doreen Wardrep picks a few cherry tomatoes from her eight foot, two inch tomato tree. Wardrop boasts that her plant has berween 150 and 175 tomatoes on it at the moment. She says that no fertilizer was used and no special care was taken to make the bountiful harvest. NOW AVAILABLE The Computer Controlled Home SAFETY: Fire, medical is other cnergencies CONVENIENCE: 9? Control appliances autonaticath Conmoul lights, thermostats M, Special Introductory Offer 1665.00 reg. $1949.00 SMARTHOME is a programmable, wireless security and control system that is affordable and easy to install and use. It simuitaneously provides the features of both burglar alarms and control systems resutting in a truly computer controlled home. SMARTHOMES 926-4854 Free in-home service