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Page 22 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, March 26-April 1, 2015 SHELBY FARM & GARDEN Open Monday-Saturday YEAR ROUND 310 Market Street • Shelby 704-482 -3341 "On The Railroad Tracks" LARGE SELECTION •Seeds •Bedding Plants •Vegetable Plants •Herbicides •Fungicides •Insecticides ©CommunityFirstMedia We Have STRAW PINE NEEDLES POTTING SOIL • Blueberries • Muscadines • Grapes • Figs Serving Shelby Since 1965 KOI - Gold Fish - Stones Aquatic Supplies - Mulch - Seed Gravel - Trees - Natural Rock - Shrubs Landscaping - Flowers 5164 Fallston Rd., Hwy. 18 (north of Fallston) Lawndale, NC 28090 Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9:00-6:00 704-538-1908 • Fax 704-538-1909 Ginger's Gardens & Ponds e Store With Personality 213 Campbell Street, Shelby, NC 28150 704-484-0025 • www.billshufordhvac.com American Standard Heating and Air American Standard Heating and Air works smarter to make the best works smarter to make the best moments in life more comfortable. moments in life more comfortable. SPRING SPRING SPECIAL! SPECIAL! Up to Up to $ 1,100 1,100 Rebate with Rebate with qualifying system. qualifying system. Like Us! Special Financing Available. OAC OFFER ENDS OFFER ENDS MAY 31 MAY 31 ST ST , 2015 , 2015 B The right tools for the job can be the differ- ence between an intermi- nable landscaping project and one that goes smoothly and effi ciently. Aspiring landscapers probably have a few shovels and rakes hanging in their garages and sheds for basic land- scaping work. But while such tools are effective for certain projects, when it comes to churning soil for garden beds or digging holes for outdoor struc- tures, additional tools come in handy. Rototiller A rototiller, sometimes called just a "tiller," is a pow- ered garden tool designed to loosen soil prior to plant- ing. A rototiller also can help aerate soil during the growing season. Because they reduce the need for manual spade digging or hoeing, tillers can be useful landscap- ing tools, particularly for homeowners who want to work effi ciently. Rototillers will break through tough soil and any plant roots. They come in a variety of sizes, and it's best to match the tool to the size of the job. Many homeowners can get by with smaller, less powerful models, especially if the tiller is only necessary at the beginning of planting season. Professional land- scapers or those with large swatches of property may benefi t from larger models. Auger Augers, both mechanical and manual, are essentially large drill bits that help move materials from one location to another. Augers are typically used to cut holes in landscapes, and they are good for post-hole drilling, which is part of the process of installing deck foot- ings, fencing posts or other structures. Augers come in a variety of sizes, and homeowners can choose how much power they prefer. Augers can be heavy and cumbersome, and many do- it-yourselfers will fi nd that one-person augers are more than adequate for their projects. Augers dig deep holes, so it is always smart to have the property surveyed prior to use. This way pipes, gas lines, buried electrical lines, and any other obstructions are clearly identifi ed prior to drilling. Cultivator Cultivators are similar to tillers in that they loosen soil. Cultivators are effec- tive during the growth period of plants, when they can be used to aerate the soil and remove weeds. Cultivators come in hand-held versions and push models, and some are even motor- ized. Cultivators get close to plants to remove weeds without disturbing the plant. They also are used to stir in compost or fertilizer. While many people think cultivators and tillers are the same, that is not the case. The former is less powerful and will mix the soil or stir up the top layer, while the latter can break up moderate- ly hard ground and loosen fi rm soil. When using any tools around the garden, wear the proper protection. This includes devices to protect hear- ing when power tools are in use as well as gloves and safety goggles. Tillers, augers and cultivators have the poten- tial to toss soil and rocks into the air, so make sure others keep their distance while work is in progress. Break ground this spring with the right tools YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS HAVE YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE YOUR HOME & GARDEN FOR SPRING! YOUR HOME & GARDEN FOR SPRING!