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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1976
Page
7
Gardening tips advise against hoeing or tilling couch grass and favor frequent mowing and high cuts. Regular mowing twice weekly weakens couch grass while a period of chemical treatments may be needed in beds or plots, with full relief over seasons.
Betsy Gable of the University of Nebraska Lincoln argues floor plans can mislead despite clarity. She notes three zones work living and sleeping areas should be distinct with buffers and careful traffic patterns to guide movement and avoid clutter.
County Extension Agent warns of two microscopic thieves in cucurbits and onions. Fusarium wilt and bacterial wilt spread in watermelon cucumber patches. beetles carry the bacteria. Control with Levin. start core crops by July 15. onions mature when 50 percent kinked. Curing requires warm dry storage.
Two economists from the U S League of Savings Associations report half of all American families cannot finance a new home under current conditions. They note a jump from 1965 to 1975 in house prices and mortgage rates, with monthly payments rising sharply and many households unable to meet 25 percent income rules. Existing homes also show affordability strain as prices soar and rates stay high.
The article advises using higher quality filters to reduce pollen and allergen transmission through duct systems. It notes that installation contractors can recommend filters that offer better performance for hay fever sufferers.
Summer brings lower heating costs and extra cash for fun. A prewinter tuneup saves energy and extends system life, ensuring lower bills next season and more dollars for activities. Schedule service now to reap year round savings.
Columbus area residents can ask horticultural questions to the Backyard Farmer panel. The Monday edition on the ETV network Channel 12 airs at 9 p.m. Call 564-3269 to relay questions to panelists from the Extension Office. Duane Kantor and Robert Voboril will handle calls from the Extension Office.
The 1976 Young America Horticulture Contests sponsored by the National Junior Horticultural Association open for youths 17 and under. Four contests include gardening, plant prec egeous environmental beautification and experimental horticulture with age groups 8 to 17. NJHA also runs programs for ages 14 to 21 and has carried out youth projects for over 40 years.
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