A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW POSTAL PATRON NOW BIDDING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING BIDDINGRESIDENTIAL &COMMERCIAL NOW NORTH WOODS AND THE THREE LAKES NEWS PRSRT STD dark natural,red,amber Check inside ECRWSS U.S. Postage Northern Lakes • hardwoodmulchin for our annual • graniteandgravel PAID Full-Service Garden Center • screenedtopsoil Permit No. 13 Wednesday, • bulkmaterials YARD Eagle River and chocolate Landscaping • stonesand & GARDEN April 25, 2018 ISSUE (715) 479-4421 See pages 2 and 3 www.northernlakeslandscaping.com © Eagle River Publications, Inc. 1972 THE PAUL BUNYAN OF NORTH WOODS ADVERTISING Located at 1075 E. Pine St., Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-5852 WI54521 Located at1075E.PineSt., EagleRiver, Vilas County’s #1 dealer for pontoon and outboard sales. Certified Welding of Aluminum, Steel and Stainless Steel 6200 Hwy. 45, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 715-547-1100 SUZUKI DF9.9BS SUZUKI 70ATL Super Powerful, low price. for boats Hours: Mon.-Fri.9a.m. to5p.m.;Sat.9a.m.1p.m. While supplies or pontoons. 2018 MIRROCRAFT F1661 last! 6-year warranty. with Suzuki 70 Free install on electronics and trolling motor. Wisconsin-built boat! $ 00 $ 00 Tax and prep Suggested $ 00 19,199 2,200 INCLUDED! Retail $9,190 6,449 SUZUKI 115 ATLSS SUZUKI 150TL Big performance Big bore 4-cylinder. in a small package! Lightweight and 6-year warranty. fuel injected. 2018 MIRROCRAFT 1771 6-year warranty. AGGRESSOR MX 9' rod storage, 51" aerated livewell, bait well. Free install on electronics & trolling motors. Suggested $ 00 Suggested $ 00 $ 00 Rod & Jill & Rod Retail $12,250 Retail $15,525 Owners: Croker 8,589 10,880 24,999 Prep rigging and gauges not included. Price includes all current rebates. ALL 2018 MODELS. www.northernedgesportmarine.com SPRING HOME ard arden Y &G and GUIDE NORTH WOODS TRADER Wed., April 25, 2018 Page 2 How to read a nursery plant tag Did you know? One oft-shared piece of Shopping for new plants for pruning advice is that cover- a home can be an exciting un- ing a newly pruned area with dertaking. Nurseries and gar- tar, paint or varnish can in- den centers are often home to hibit the fungal organisms dozens of types of plant species that will get into the new cut, that come in various colors, leading to a diseased tree, leaf variations and sizes. Such shrub or plant. This myth has variety can make choosing been circulating for some plants more fun while also time, according to the experts making the process of buying at Fine Gardening. Unfortu- plants a bit complicated, espe- nately, there is no surefire cially for novices. Thankfully, way to prevent microscopic or- plant tags can help consumers ganisms from infiltrating a make informed decisions. new cut. The application of a Understanding how to read wound dressing may even plant tags is key to making contribute to faster decay of good choices. Such labels con- heartwood. That’s because the tain a lot of information, but tar or paint will keep mois- once a person knows how to ture in the new cut, which decode that data, he or she is helps fungus and other mi- well on the way to choosing the croorganisms grow. Instead of right plants. dressing wounds, read up on Common name — The proper ways to prune and let common name of the plant plants employ their own nat- tends to be the most noticeable ural defenses to heal and pre- word or words on the tag. This vent decay. is the name the plant is re- ferred to outside of scientific circles. Most plants have one or more common names in addi- KWATERSKI BROS. tion to their botanical name. Scientific (botanical) WOOD PRODUCTS, INC. name — Scientific names also Nation’s Largest Selection of Creative Wood Products! are known as the Latin names Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. - noon of the plant. Such names will 435 Hwy. 45 S., Eagle River be written in italics on the tag kwaterskibros.com and are usually one or two 715.479.5559 words. The scientific name in- CHECK cludes the genus (group) and OUT OUR Visit us the species of the plant. WEBSITE! soon! Cultivar — A plant tag Pets, Farm may further describe the type of plant by including the culti- Water needs — How much following year. Perennials can & Wildlife var. A cultivar is the variation water the plant requires may over-winter and will regener- on the species. It may describe be featured on the tag as well. ate year after year. Lawn & Garden a size or color variation. The This helps gardeners know if Tags also may list informa- • Garden Seeds, Sets & Plants cultivar is listed in single quo- they need soil to be damp or tion such as special care needs, Custom garden seed quantities by tations by the scientific name. relatively dry. drought tolerance, uses for the the scoop! (We still do it the old- Sun requirements — The Hardiness or zone — plant and when the plant fashioned way — get what you tag should list how much sun Tags that list zones will de- blooms. Some plant labels will want, not just what’s available!) exposure the plant requires to scribe the coldest zone in inform gardeners if the plants • Fertilizer, Lime & Manure REBATE thrive. It may be anywhere which the plant can exist. Oth- were produced organically or • Herbicides, Insecticides, Starting May 18 from full sun to full shade. erwise, it will give a range. without genetically modified Fungicides & Soil Amendments $ Height and spread — Many annuals will not list a organism practices. Trade- • Grass Seed (by the pound or bag) /gal. The label frequently includes hardiness zone because they mark information also may be 10 the maximum growing height are not expected to last beyond included. • All of your Food Plot and width the plant should one season. Plant tags provide impor- seed needs reach when mature. This gives Perennial or annual — tant information for selecting ENJOY SPRING . gardeners an understanding of The tag should designate the and growing plants. When 204 W. Rives St. just how much room the plant plant as an annual or peren- noted, tags help gardeners Rhinelander, WI 54501 with a brand-new will take up in the garden and nial. Annuals are not expected make the right selections and 715.362.6605 how to space plants in a land- to last through the winter and keep plants as healthy as pos- Kelly Ramker & Emma scape. will need to be replanted the sible. outdoor living space! When to tackle weeds in your lawn Weeds are the bane of lawn Roundup also suggest a cation. This ensures that all and garden enthusiasts. They springtime application of weed weeds that have surfaced are can spread rapidly and over- killer if this is the desired addressed and that none are run pristine grass, choking route. Early treatment can missed by weeding too early. lawns and robbing them of prevent weed roots from Town and Country Gar- their lush green look. In gar- spreading too far in the soil, dens suggests lawn and gar- den beds, weeds can steal wa- which can reduce the chances den enthusiasts wait to tackle ter from thirsty plants, that weed remnants will be weeds. By waiting and apply- threatening their survival. left behind to grow at a later ing weed treatments in the A proactive approach that time. fall, when dandelions and prevents weed growth is eas- Homeowners with small other weeds are absorbing ier and less frustrating than lawns or gardens or those who food and nutrients in larger dealing with weeds after they prefer hand-weeding or using quantities to survive winter, have sprouted. That means nonchemical ways to treat homeowners can rid their addressing weeds before they weeds must take steps to ad- lawns and gardens of weeds release seeds and not waiting dress the weeds early. Garden- efficiently. so long that the damage is al- ers can try suffocating weeds ready done. According to the by placing wood, blocks or home and landscape experts plastic over them. Wet news- with This Old House, spraying paper used as mulch can block herbicide for weeds in June weed formation and also clear and July can address weeds patches of unwanted grass so before seeds are set. Tilling that garden beds can be and installing a new lawn in mapped out. Pouring boiling late August or the beginning of water on weeds or pulling September can help the lawn them by hand is more effective establish itself before the first when roots are young and frosts arrive, all the while have not yet spread. avoiding weed growth. Lawnsmith also suggests a The weed control experts at mid-spring weed killer appli- YEAR-ROUND SERVICES XG 3025HST tractor loader and SPECIAL Professional Landscape & Irrigation Design quick detach backhoe with 18" bucket PACKAGE PRICE & Installation Six-year limited warranty. Quick tach loader 1600# lift cap. with universal quick tach bucket. Grill guard with bucket level indicator. • Spring Cleanup Opening Independent PTO with electric engagement. $ • Low-Voltage Landscape Friday, Twin pedal HST with three ranges ........................................................................... Lighting May 4 22,000 • Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizer & Weed Control XG 3025 12-speed SPECIAL PRICE GET MOM A GIFT SHE’LL LOVE! Synchro Shuttle $ NEW ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY! with loader................................................................................................ 15,000 Hanging Baskets – Potted Plants Outdoor Furniture – Garden Décor and Supplies HOURS: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. D&G EQUIPMENT, LLC 1144 Hwy. 45 South, Eagle River, WI 54521 715.479.6762 3310 Airport Rd., Rhinelander, WI 54501 715-362-2807 www.custom-landscaping.com 1/4 Mile South of Eagle River • Look for the Waterfall See the tractors at www.lstractorusa.com NORTH WOODS TRADER Wed., April 25, 2018 Page 3 SPRING HOME ard arden and Y & G GUIDE ROOF LEAK? RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Items that will help improve ROOFING AND GUTTERS LIFETIME FREE ESTIMATES ALGAE- RESISTANT Rob Hunt (715) 892-8328 your outdoor living spaces SHINGLES [email protected] The popularity of outdoor living spaces has been grow- www.eagleriverroofing.biz ing for years.