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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, March 26-April 1, 2015 S ustainability is a concept that can be applied to many facets of life, and gardening is no exception. Sustainable gardening involves preserving and protect- ing resources, which can benefi t us both in the present and in the future. Sustainability is especially applicable to gardening, and the following are a handful of ways green thumbers can embrace sus- tainability in their gardens. • Choose to water more ef- fectively. When designing an irrigation plan for your lawn and garden, use drip irrigation or soaker hoses to conserve wa- ter. If you must use sprinklers, make sure they are not shooting water too high, as wind can blow the water away from the garden where it belongs, and be sure to position them so no water is landing on sidewalks, the driveway or the street. • Add mulch to fl ower and plant beds. Many a gardener has gone to bed with a beautiful garden only to return in the ensuing days and see fl ower and plant beds littered with weeds. Mulch is perhaps best known for helping fl ower and plant beds retain moisture, but mulch also prevents the growth of weeds. Preventing weed growth means your water is going to the plants and fl owers you intended it for and not to greedy and unsightly weeds. • Develop a compost pile. Compost is made up of decayed organic material, and it can be used as a fertilizer. Gardeners can make their own compost piles at home, providing valuable minerals and nutrients for their gardens. • Choose native plants. When choosing plants for your home garden, choose native plants that are fully capable of thriving in your local climate. Non-native plants are likely to need excessive watering and other less sustainable attention that native plants do not need. • Plant with a plan. When planting trees around your property, plant them in loca- tions that can reduce your reliance on air conditioning in the warmer months. Plant a tree in a place where it will help to shade common areas inside your home so such rooms are comfortable without the air conditioner cranking all day long. You can go one step further, and plant deciduous trees that will shed their leaves when the weather gets cold, ensuring that sunlight you want to keep out in the summer can get in and warm up the house in the winter, reducing the amount of energy needed to heat your home. Simple sustainable home gardening tips HOME GARDEN & HOM ARD Guide Guide CLINE'S CLINE'S Nursery Nursery SPRING SPRING KICKOFF! KICKOFF! Boston & Kimberly Ferns in Stock. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-3pm Sunday 11am-3pm Find Us On Find Us On FACEBOOK FACEBOOK 1901 FALLSTON RD. • SHELBY, NC 28150 704-487-9861 704-487-9861 www.clinesnursery.com www.clinesnursery.com ©CommunityFirstMedia WE HAVE WE HAVE 1,000's of Annuals and Perennials and Perennials Our Greenhouses are full. Our Greenhouses are full. Come by and see us today! Come by and see us today! GERANIUM GERANIUM HANGING HANGING BASKETS BASKETS 2 for 2 for $ 30 30 Serving Cleveland County for all your pest control needs. RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL Termite Control • Pest Control • Odor Control • Moisture Control Waterproofi ng • Mold & Mildew Remediation • Mosquito & Fire Ant Control Shelby 704-487-4155 • Boiling Springs • 704-434-9411 NELON-COLE NELON-COLE VOTED BEST OF PEST CONTROL 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 ©CommunityFirstMedia $ 25 25 OFF OFF All All New New Services Services Offer good through April 30th, 2015 YEARS OF COMFORT. YEARS OF SAVINGS. THE YEAR'S BEST OFFER. There's never been a better time to upgrade to Carrier ® quality and effi ciency. For a limited time, you can claim up to $1,450 in Cool Cash rebates on a new system and special Financing*. Don't wait. Cool Cash is only available for a limited time. *Purchase of qualifying products required. Financing is subject to credit approval. Your Cooling System Is the Last Thing on Your Mind. Keep It That Way. COOL CASH COOL CASH REBATES UP TO $ 1,450 1,450 ON A QUALIFIED HOME COMFORT SYSTEM BY CARRIER 704-487-7877 www.shelbyheating.com License #6757 Shelby Shopper & Info DON'T FORGET YOUR MULCH, TOP SOIL PLUS MORE • Bag Mulch • Bulk Mulch • Long Leaf Pine Straw • Wheat Straw Bales • Falcon, KY31, Shade Mix, Grass Seed • Aerator Rental • Fertilizer, Lime • We Fill Propane • Treated Lumber • Bedding Plants COMING SOON! $ 31 99 Spred Interior Semi-Gloss Paint 01-04, SV3700 Series $ 24 99 Spred Satin Interior Latex Flat Paint 01-04, SV3400 Series WE CUSTOM MIX! BOILING SPRINGS PRO HARDWARE & SUPPLY 430 S. Main Street • Boiling Springs, NC 28017 Phone: (704) 434-5776 Get Get Your Your Yard Yard Ready Ready