Dispelling myths about water for gardens and plants
The author answers that water from home taps and even swimming pools is safe for plants. If water is drinkable, it is acceptable for gardens, regardless of chlorine or additives. The piece recalls past water shortages and mentions misdemeanor citations for wasting water.
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Chrysanthemums brighten late season borders and indoor displays
Garden notes explain that mums fill the gap between summer and winter blooms with a spectrum from white to purple and gold. They’re hardy, easy to grow, and come in button, pompon, spider, exhibition, and decorative types. Grow in sun, drained soil rich in humus, water routinely, feed three times spring to color, prune after flowering, and transplant to maintain mass blooms.
Getting a jump on bulb blooms
Dorothy Bayliss explains fall gardening by planting spring flowering hyacinths in pots. She covers varieties, cool rooting methods, container prep, soil mix, and care from planting to bloom, including 90 day rooting, nutrient timing, and moisture steps for indoor forcing.
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