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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1971
Page
12
Dorothy Woods Sapp offers tips to merge yard layouts into a cohesive plan. She advises keeping central lawn open, using curved peninsulas of shrubbery to link rose beds, and shaping borders to create depth and flow with sweeping six foot radii.
The article outlines integrating flower borders into a yard with pathways and borders of shrubs, edging lawns with white blooms, and concealing utilities with peninsulas. It describes using perennial and annual mixes, grass-free edging, gravel circles around trees, plastic edgings, and varied bed shapes to suit irregular paving and to prevent hazards.
The author disputes a January Gazette tip recommending daily showering of geraniums. They warn daily washing can spread disease and harm flowers. occasional rinsing may be ok, but leaves should not be wet when crowded. Proper care includes watering when the soil surface is dry, adequate sun, and balanced nitrogen to keep plants blooming indoors.
Clock groupings evolve wall decor as clocks serve as striking focal points. For centerpieces use three dimensional plaques matching the clock style such as antique modern or oriental. They can hold candles small statuary or mirrors to complete the display.
A note clarifies that the term no chicken dressed lumber refers to surfaced timber. It describes lumber that has been planed smooth on one or more sides at the mill and bears no relation to dressed chickens or mannikins.
A feature on interior greenery showing how an enclosed one third acre forest at the Ford Foundation building in New York City enhances mood and productivity. It notes 37 trees 999 shrubs 148 vines 21954 ground cover plants plus 18 aquatic plants and a ground floor woodland pool.
A color photo feature shows 12 pages of ideas for budgeting housing choices and prioritizing needs. Readers can request a copy by sending 15 cents to Western Wood Products Assn in Portland Oregon with department reference 525-P Yeon Building.
Quarry tile stands up to all weather when properly installed by a contractor. It offers colors beyond the earthy red and varied shapes for creative flooring. For garage storage, install a folding stairway and secure flooring to joist tops, using plywood or hardboard of a half to three quarters inch.
Compact want ads promise quicker, broader reach for sellers and buyers. The note emphasizes economic efficiency and speed, aiming to connect listings with a larger audience using streamlined placement and broadening exposure.
Prospective acquisitions of multifamily residential mortgage loans by federal agencies for 1970 78 are expected to range from 1.5 to 2.1 billion dollars. Of this total 0.9 to 1.6 billion dollars would be purchases by the Federal National Mortgage Association and 0.6 to 0.4 billion dollars by the Government National Mortgage Association.
A small ad urges readers to request Weekend Walls in Western Wood Paneling from the Western Wood Products Association. Send ten cents and write to Dept. 512-P Yeon Building, Portland Oregon 97204 to learn how to panel a dull wall for under fifty dollars.
Fuchsias thrive in a shaded cool window in a well drained pot of leaf mold and coarse sand. Water daily to keep roots moist and spray the top. A pinch of soot deepens flower color while avoiding pot bound conditions. Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent bud drop.
The asparagus fern thrives with rich soil and ample water and prefers temperatures slightly above 50 degrees. Remove old branches to encourage new shoots and place the plant where light is bright but not harsh. Water well and ensure pots drain. yellow fronds signal too much light or improper feeding. feed with liquid manure.
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