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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1982
Page
73
The article explains fall cleanup by removing stems after leaves redden, warnings about disease with leaf disposal, spring fertilizer use and timing, and cautions about moving peonies. It provides detailed transplanting steps including digging, root division, soil preparation, burlap handling, and winter mulching.
Nurseryman Dwight Hughes recommends a decorative arrangement at 214 13th St SE in front of Dr. Robert Caldwell’s office. The plan features two junipers mint julep and procumbens behind and beside a large boulder, with two red-leaved barberries adding scarlet foliage and berries.
The piece notes busy late migrators in October rushing by for a bath and water and nearby feeders. It explains birds switch to seeds as insects fade and lists common species such as cardinals, cedar waxwings, robins, grosbeaks and juncos with other birds like jays and titmice feeding on sumac and dogwood seeds. It urges preparatory feeding for winter with five basic foods plus optional additions.
The Indian Creek Nature Center at 6665 Otis Road SE hosts fall foliage walks on October 9 and October 16 at 2 p.m. Admission is free for members and $1 for non-members. Walkers will learn to identify trees by leaves colors and fruits.
In this region fall planting of roses and fruit trees is not advised due to winterkill risk. For fall planting of evergreens, ensure good watering mulching wind and sun protection and apply an anti dessicant spray to reduce moisture loss through winter.
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