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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2003
Page
41
Readers share humorous or frustrating experiences battling rabbits moles voles and other yard pests. Submit stories to Features Gazette or mail to The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa with details and contact information.
The Friends of Hickory Hill Park host a three day plant sale from Friday to Sunday at 1167 E Jefferson St Iowa City. Hours run 4 to 7 p m Friday and 10 a m to 2 p m Saturday and Sunday. sales include hostas peonies irises and other perennials with proceeds supporting park projects.
DIY tile on vinyl floors explained. Start from floor center, use premixed mortar, lay area by area, two coats bonding agent, score vinyl with belt sander, let dry a day before grouting, then finish with a vinegar wash for shine.
Amateur gardeners may enter by July 25 with before and after photos and written garden descriptions. Gardens are judged on space use material choice and overcoming challenging conditions. Six finalists and two winners will be chosen. Email submissions to contest victorygarden org or mail to The Victory Garden Contest WGBH Interactive 125 Western Ave Boston MA 02134.
3M launches Scotch Transparent Duct Tape that nearly vanishes on plastic sheeting. It lasts six times longer than typical heavy duty tapes and can patch hoses seal windows or repair lawn chairs. Priced at 5.99 for 20 yards and 1.89 for four yards at home centers and hardware stores.
Karen Frieden and her husband David enjoy a lush cottage garden behind their three acre Lake Vista home across from Coralville Lake. The yard features a terraced creekside landscape with a pond, rushing mini falls, hosts, and vibrant perennials and annuals attracting birds to the feeders.
Columnist Mary Wiemann shares ideas for a red, white and blue garden with plants like red geraniums white nicotiana and blue bachelor buttons. She links patriotic planting to moods to a WWII era Victory Garden and offers tips on perennials annuals and color combinations for Fourth of July celebrations.
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