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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1955
Page
3
Horticulturist from the Cedar Rapids parks department outlines temperatures and humidity for poinsettias mums cyclamen azaleas and other holiday plants. Tips cover light water needs and arranging these gifts to keep them healthy through the season and beyond.
Garden tools lie idle in many garages and the lawn mower sits unused. Clean soil from metal parts, rub with linseed oil for rust protection, and wipe wooden handles to prevent rot. Store dry in a clean place and replace worn handles at a hardware store for maintenance.
After a long summer and fall of usage, blades need sharpening and resetting. Winter has no waiting list, so service your mower, oil it, and coat with protective oil. Return it to storage covered to keep dust out of moving parts. If hedge clippers or pruning shears are dull, get them sharpened now.
The guide notes to keep cut flowers out of drafts and away from radiators and place them at night in a cool location above freezing to extend their life. It advises avoiding heat, using a cool space, and protecting blooms from temperature fluctuations.
ST. PAUL A horticulture expert advises fresh cuts at an angle and warm water in a clean container to extend the life of holiday cut flowers. Richard E. Widmer, UMN assistant professor of horticulture, notes that commercial cut flower food helps prolong freshness and overall enjoyment.
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