Fast Growing Flowers Bloom In Six Weeks Or So
Flowering seeds sprout quickly under good conditions and smart planting. Zinnias bloom in five to six weeks from seed, with many colors and varieties. Climbing vines like Cobaea scandens form purple violet towers, while morning glories offer vibrant vines for fences.
Philodendrons and Tropicals in Home Decor Trends
Local nursery expert George Kelley of Christensen's Nursery in Belmont highlights tropical plants as stylish home decor elements. He notes tall Philodendron types divide spaces, while smaller varieties suit compact rooms and emphasize color, texture, and balance with furnishings.
Evergreen Dogwood Tour Transforms Garden Visit
CARL ANGELS recalls a garden visit to a long established property. The centerpiece was an expansive Emergent Dogwood in full bloom surrounded by Camellias, Cotoneaster, and terraced beds. A clever sprinkler system and grapevine arbor added dramatic texture to the aging grounds.
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Oakland Crusade Leader Named For Community Drive
Roger Willis, Oakland insurance man and Northwestern Mutual Life special agent, to head a Crusade subcommittee focused on year round community efforts. Willis previously led the United Crusade and is joined by Peter Howard in organizing the program while noting a garden visit that reveals civic-minded hosts and a love of home gardening.
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Vintners Await Marketing Order
Sacramento report shows vintners awaiting a marketing order to replace the June 30 expiry. A two day hearing ended with agreement on a two cent per gallon rate for sweet wine and one cent for dry wine to fund a 2 million dollar yearly promotion program. Disputes remained on program duration and bidding. James Woolsey apologized for an intemperate remark about the wine advisory board.
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Red Spider Mites Attack Gardens In Deadly Fashion
In the case of the md spider mite a microscopic plant parasite, the garden looks reversed as the pests peel leaves, turn them brown, and kill young growth. Gardeners cling to hope that nature is to blame while the red spider mite perches on foliage, causing wilting, leaf drop, and ruined perennials.
Watering and care tips for summer gardens
This week in your garden covers best watering times, soil moisture checks, and plant specifics. It notes early morning watering to minimize evaporation, test depths for six inches, and the differing needs of potted plants and soil types. It also warns against overwatering and suggests peat moss and sand adjustments, plus mildew prevention for tuberous begonias and a truck fire anecdote.
Gardens In Summer Iris Care And Transplanting Tips
Treat to Visit thi Gardens In Summer offers guidance on planting and care for bearded iris. Transplanting timing, overcrowding, grouping, spacing, soil preferences, sun exposure, wind protection, soil conditioning, drainage, and iris borers are covered with practical steps for healthy growth and blooms.
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