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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1957
Page
10
A look at the gardenia jasminoides species shows Mystery, a favored fragrant plant. Gardenias thrive in warm winter spots, with protection from wind, and prefer shade in hot areas. They require roomy plantings due to shallow roots and do well as container plants in California gardens.
Carl Angeli suggests reviving a dead lawn by raking flat, sowing clover at one pound per 300 square feet. Clover grows fast, camouflages the patch, and acts as a superior soil conditioner by adding nitrogen and expanding root mass.
The article urges home gardeners to plant four bulbs for spring bloom and highlights tulips narcissus and ranunculus as favored options. Narcissus or daffodil varieties offer staggered blooming, require 4 to 6 inches depth and 5 to 8 inches spacing, prefer full sun, and bloom in succession. Tulips are less versatile alone but can be striking when grouped in beds.
The East Bay Better Business Bureau warns homeowners about Mondo Grass Co of Mississippi and its Blue-Green Mondo Grass. It claims the plant needs no mowing, makes a beautiful lawn, and stays ever green, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds it is not a grass, grows 8 to 10 inches, isn’t recommended for lawns, and browns in winter.
Angled nails driven in at an angle have greater holding power. When using multiple nails in a line, drive them in opposite directions to balance force and secure the joint.
Miss Harriet Agard of Berkeley will speak on evergreen landscaping pruning and bonsai at Castro Valley Garden Club’s first fall meeting. The event on September 4 at the Community Center Blue Room starts 11 am with tea and sandwiches. President Mrs Don Aldrich and program chair Mrs Stephen Harris organize the gathering.
In September or October pot up early flowering hyacinths to bring spring indoors while outdoors remains winter. Hyacinth bulbs are prized for fragrance and color, with best results from 3 bulbs in a 7 or 8 inch pot and a rich soil mix.
The first annual fuchsia show in Lakeside Park runs tomorrow from 10 am to 5 pm with Oakland Park Department and East Bay American Fuchsia Society support. Local hybridizers display new introductions, 600 fuchsias in shade and 100 cascading baskets, pamphlets and books for sale, and corsage demonstrations.
A compact guide suggests couples build harmony through joint home remodeling tasks. Emphasizing teamwork, the piece highlights simple projects, light lumber work, and shared chores as a path to improved compatibility and home life.
Native to Japan, the Sawleaf Zelkova tolerates extreme temperatures, drought and alkaline soils. It grows at high altitudes, resists winds, and develops dense dark green leaves that redden in autumn. Widely sold in California nurseries, its broad rounded form starts spreading just above ground, making an effective windbreak.
Gardener's tips suggest consulting a nurseryman on effective soil conditioners to ease gardening work. Rhododendrons azaleas and gardenias may show yellow leaves despite fertilization and iron sulfate or chelates can fix this. Tips include changing hydrangea flower colors with iron and aluminum sulfates and advice on container grown chrysanthemums and bearded iris planting.
National lumber expert T K May of The West Coast Lumbermen’s Association urges weekend carpenters to plan projects for winter. Save by buying lumber early, store it to dry, and choose lower priced fir and hemlock. Consider panel boards with fir, hemlock, and western red cedar for beauty and workability.
The article clarifies the scientists system for classifying trees as hardwood or softwood. It notes Douglas fir can be harder than some hardwoods like yellow poplar and basswood. Softwoods are typically evergreen with needles and cones, while hardwoods are broadleaf trees that shed leaves in fall and bear seeds on pods.
Vinegar is added to water when mixing plaster of Paris to keep the blend from hardening too quickly, aiding workability and preventing premature set.
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