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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
11
The Backyard Gardener advises careful use of pesticides, warns systemic sprays can harm trees, and urges reading labels. It discusses safe options like sulfur for mildew, malathion and nicotine sulfate with caution, and avoiding drift. Tips cover weeds, weed killers, and using pre emergent protectors.
A homeowner guide by Johns Manville details signs of roof trouble such as blistered curled or missing shingles and leaks. It explains checking from the ground or hiring a professional, inspecting the attic after rain, and when to replace versus reattach as needed. Send for RF-263A free publication RF-263A to John Manville Denver Colorado.
A safety guide notes burglars target daytime access and out of town homes. It recommends identifying visitors, solid locks, exterior lighting, trimmed hedges, alarm systems, neighbor watch schemes, marking valuables, and cooperation with police. The piece also mentions avoiding overbuying lumber by choosing lower grade wood with knots.
August 5 1976 horticultural column warns of warm season lawn diseases. Details Fusarium blight Pythium blight and Rhizoctonia brown patch on Kentucky bluegrass and bentgrass greens with early symptoms and the need for preventive fungicide programs and cultural practices.
Simple changes solve homeowner's dilemma to install air conditioning when its cost of operation is rising. Adapt basic science learned in high school to save energy. Use light colors, shade, window shades, and proper tree placement to reduce heat and fuel use while staying comfortable.
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