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To alleviate the situation, frequently dissipate dog urine by hosing down the problem areas. Also, promptly pick up solid waste so nitrogen will 'not seep into the ground. Another option is to give your dog a fenced-in area that's strictly his or her own. On "your side," build raised beds for ornamentals or vegetables and spread timbers. bricks, stone or pea gravel on the ground. This way, there will he no vegetation for the dog to ruin. You can camouflage the area from the rest of the yard with dpcorative climbing vines or ornamental pot tery. SPRING We have brilliant suggestions to keep your garden looking bright and beautiful. Flat of Smart Choice Brussels ANNUALS Perfect for spring planting, our annual collection offers gardeners a wide range of colour and texture. 79' a pack HANGING BASKETS Variety of colours & types s 10.99 ea. We also carry a full range of products to help nurture your garden. ASB Our Compliments Our Compliments Peat Moss $599 Cedar Bales Mulch $599 Black 24500 Earth Flowers$1 1 99 Top 00 Soil 2/$4 Multi Mix 2/$600 "Your Hometown Advantage 38 King Street, Brussels 887-9740 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2004. PAGE 15 Turf wars: Strike a compromise with your pet . Getting along It is possible for both you and your pet to enjoy your lawn. (MS photo) Sure you love your beloved dog attracted to such plants. Buddy and cat Muffy. You want your DOGS , pets to be able to run, jump-and play Dogs are often caught- between a freely about the yard. But you don't want them ruining your lawn when they "do their business." It is possible for both of you to cohabitate freely and enjoy your yard in the process. Here are some tips, courtesy of Home and Garden Television and the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Wellness Clinic. CATS One of the best ways to deter cats from using your yard as a litter box is to make it uncomfortable anywhere you don't want them. Conversely, make it as comfortable as possible where you would like them to litter. For example, cover cat-prone backyard areas with pine cones, sweetgum balls, chestnut husks, rosebush or bramble clippings or other material. Cats also like to dig and kick away soil to create the perfect spot. Deter this by spacing plants closely. If plants aren't mature yet. lay chicken wire on top of them — a sensation your cat will not like underfoot. If your cat spends time indoors and outdoors, but is relegated to using an indoor litter box, make that litter box continually inviting. Keep the box clean and free of waste at all times so your finicky cats won't decide to look for new places to relieve themselves ... namely on your favourite plants. You can also create a cat haven in your yard by planting them their own garden. It can include plants like catmint and catnip. Remember, however, that not all cats will be Beautify deck (MS) — Winter can be hard on a deck. No matter how beautiful yours looked last spring, it's probably dirty, mildew-stained and wearing a coat of grey after enduring the long, wet winter. But don't dismay. It's easy to transform-your deck from dingy to beautiful in two easy steps. Here's some advice from the deck experts: Step I: Clean and Restore: Before you apply a protective finish or color, dirt and gray weathered wood should be cleaned with an acid-free, biodegradable deck cleaner. Step 2: Beautify and Protect: Once you've cleaned and prepared the deck surface, add colour and protection in one easy step by applying a wood stain that offers superior durability, colour longevity and maximum protection against all weather and climate conditions. rock and a hard place. They are not allowed to relieve themselves indoors, and often must settle on restricted areas to take care of business. Lawn-lovers do not want to forgo their attractive lawn for one with brown spots. However, there are ways to make do. To remedy the problem. it helps if you understand why brown, burnt spots happen. The fundamental problem with the presence of urine Or feces on a lawn relates to the nitrogen content and concentration of these waste products. Dogs and cats are both carnivores, and there is an, abundance of nitrogen that must be removed from the animals' bodies because of their high-protein diet. Unfortunately, nitrogen can damage even the most tolerant lawns. Urine poses the greatest threat because its nitrogen is so concentrated. Female dogs or males who "squill" are often the culprits of the most damage because the urine 1