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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1968
Page
10
Extension agent Conrad W. Griffin outlines street tree planting as a long term investment. Key factors include site feasibility, traffic and street type, local ordinances, tree selection, planting techniques, maintenance, and overall program planning to maximize survival and benefits. Also notes risks of aggressive mowing and lawn care on summer health of turf and weed issues.
The text advises avoiding scalping by keeping mower height at 1 to 2 inches, mowing frequently to avoid raking clippings, and watering thoroughly during dry spells to keep grass green. It warns against lowering mower height this summer and stresses mowing as essential lawn care.
A feature on premixed lawn and garden spray packets from Encap Products for one gallon use, and guidance from plant pathologists on melting out in bluegrass. It notes nitrogen over-application in May and mowing at one inch can worsen brown patches, with advice to raise mowing height and apply fertilizers at moderate rates later in spring. It also covers home caulking tips for house exterior maintenance and the role of proper caulking compounds and tools.
The reader asks whether to remove existing knotty pine and plasterboard before repaneling vertically or to attach new Ror panels over the old walls. The answer: either method works. Removing old walls adds work. attaching over the old walls risks flush or protruding alignment with doors window frames and woodwork and may reduce room size.
Practical home care tips cover dusting methods, early cooling, waste sorting, cleaning tricks, vase odor removal, rust stain removal, wall paneling, foam rubber cutting, odor remedies, shoe care, packing for freezers, and paint removal. Includes safety notes on tools and materials and quick fixes from household advice columns.
The piece guides readers through budget friendly wall fabric projects using ticking or muslin with backing options like flannel. It covers tools from staplers to tacks, layout on vertical and horizontal seams, and finishing touches such as tape and braid. Tips include avoiding heavy reliance on fur rings, careful smoothing, and temporary tacking before final fasteners. It also offers stain removal and household hacks for wood and metal surfaces.
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