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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
6
The article explains using deciduous vines on southern and western masonry walls to reduce cooling needs and evergreen vines on north walls to block wind in winter. It notes clinging vines on masonry are better than on wooden walls and offers trellis alternatives with training tips, planting times, soil needs, and care guidance for energy efficiency.
University of Nebraska Lincoln turfgrass specialist J Robert Shearman outlines six cultural practices for healthy lawns. Choose suitable turf species, establish proper soil conditions, mow correctly, fertilize wisely with soil tests, and water regularly to prevent drought and disease.
Horticultural column explains fire blight a bacterial disease harming apple and pear trees and other hosts. It notes warm moist conditions fuel spread, recommends pruning out infected twigs, disinfecting tools, and using slow release fertilizer. It mentions antibiotics like Agrimycin 17, zinc sprays, Bordeaux mix, and Neb Guide G 73-23 for details.
Freshen the girl’s room with lavender magenta and pansy blue stenciling on white walls and green baseboards, plus white wicker furniture. For the living and dining room consider red walls with gold and brown accents, add moldings or paneling, and place two large Oriental area rugs to unify spaces.
A reader asks how to reattach peeling bathroom wallpaper and about laying ceramic tile in an entry and hallway. Advice covers repasting with white glue, proper prep for vinyl surfaces, removing both coverings if needed, and the difficulty of prepasted wallpaper in bathrooms. For tile, concerns include floor weight, level differences, and suggests vinyl designs as easier alternatives.
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