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Outdoor grilling sizzles in every season
(NC) --According to the
24th animal Weber Canadian
(;rillWatch Survey, this coun-
try is filled with keen outdoor
grillers, braving all kinds of
weather conditions year-
round in order to savour the
flavour of the grill. The annual
survey provides insight into
the habits, knowledge and
trends of Canadian barbecue
enthusiast. Recent findings
reveal the top reasons we
love to grill, when we grill,
most popular grills, trendy
new grilling tools, and favour-
ite foods. Let's take a closer
look:
• Almost 80% of those sur-
veyed own at least one grill,
and 90% of those
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use a propane or natural gas
barbecue. 'These two types
are the most popular because
they are easy to operate,
quick to start, easy to clean,
and suitable for year-round
use. In fact, 91% of respond-
ents say they fire -up the grill
once a month, on average; of
these, 62% use the grill at
least once a week.
•'Ihe majority of Canadian
grillers surveyed prefer to
barbecue during the sum-
mer months (63%), although
almost 40% say they grill
year-round. Neither scorch-
ing heat, nor wind, nor rain,
nor snow can stop these
Intrepid outdoor cooks,
according to the survey
responses: 33% grill when
the temperature drops below
0°C; 34% have barbecued
while it was snowing; 31% of
respondents admit to being
fair-weather grillers only.
• The single most -cited
reason for using a barbecue
is for entertaining family and
friends, especially on holi-
days or special occasions.
Birthdays (67% of those sur-
veyed), Canada Day (62%),
and Labour Day (55%) retain
their position as the top three
bines when outdoor cooking
is a big part of a celebration.
• For over 79% of Canadi-
ans, grilling is "fun" and
"relaxing", and 93% say they
are interested or very inter-
ested in grilling. This year's
survey reports 7% of
respondents describing
themselves as "a grilling
fanatic':
Grilling tips and recipes
can be found online at.www.
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1im your neighbours green with envy
News Canada
(NC)—We have all heard the phrase "the
grass is always greener on the other side". Just
for once, wouldn't it be nice to be on the
greener side and the envy of your neighbours?
The Home Depot Canada has some expert
tips to getting that picture -perfect lawn you've
been dreaming about.
Fertilizer is a lawn's best friend
Consider assessing the lawn's health with a
soil test before choosing a fertilizer. A variety
of fertilizers exist, all with a range of different
formulas containing three primary ingredi-
ents - nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
All plants are different, so make sure to follow
the instructions found on the fertilizer pack-
age label for best results. Ensure the grass is
dry before applying the fertilizer by using a
rotary spreader and watering thoroughly
afterwards.
'Ilske note of thirsty lawns
Key indicators for a dry lawn are faint bluish
blades or when footprint impressions are left
behind after walking on the grass. Early
morning watering is recommended as grass
blades are better able to take in moisture. This
also allows time for the grass to dry out during
the day and remain dry at night to prevent
fungal disease.
Water long enough for moisture to
penetrate to the roots of the grass. As a rule,
allow 5 cm of water to collect on the soil's
surface to ensure proper seepage down to the
roots. Don't forget that walking on
water -soaked lawns can damage turf and
cause soil compaction.
Keep mower blades sharp
Dull blades tear the grass leaving jagged
ends that easily turn brown so don't forget to
sharpen your mower's blades every spring.
Ting grass too short destroys the energy -
producing top growth, resulting in a sickly
lawn. Keep in mind, frequent mowing to the
correct height also produces tiny grass clip-
pings that can be left on the lawn to decom-
pose and return nutrients back to the soil.
Follow these simple tips and you'll have the
Joneses trying to keep up with you. More
information is available online at www.
homedepot.ca/garden-club.
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