Gardening Tips for Lawn, Roses, and Veggies
Research shows that well fertilized lawn requires less water. Rose bushes can be lightly pruned for shape at this time. Plant vegetables in the garden including onions, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, beets, cucumbers, melons, beans, and corn. Weed control is available for most weed situations. It is still not too late to plant tuberous begonias, fuchsias, chrysanthemums, and pelargoniums.
Mixups For New Look To Your Home
Chicago article explores an American look in furniture mixing global styles. Larry Peabody of Kroehler advocates blending Danish modern with New England Colonial and Mexican bowls with Oriental sculpture to create warm, respectful designs.
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Peabody
Denmark
Massachusetts
Kroehler
American Furniture Mart
Robert Kjer-Jakobsen
Los Angeles
Jakobsen
Right Foliage Adds Luster To Your Patio
Right Foliage Adds Luster To Your Patio discusses summertime outdoor living in California and the best shade plants for patios and tanais. It highlights Avalia sieboldii also called Fatsia Sagonies and Philodendron selloum as ideal choices. Avalia thrives in light shade, grows 8 to 15 feet, and bears white flowers with black fruit. Philodendron selloum has the largest leaves, grows slowly, and climbs as it matures.
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California
Erit
Table Designed To Shop Guests
A Chicago show at the International Home Furnishings Market unveils two party aiding tables. One is a king sized hourglass timetable timed to 60 minutes, encased in black and brass cast aluminum. The other features a walnut doughnut top with a removable porcelain bucket for snacks to feed a crowd.
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Chicago
Green Found Latest Color In Furniture
The latest high style furniture spotlights green as a universal color. Designer John Van Koert uses rich deep green patterns on tawny beige walnut furniture with silk screen stenciling and lacquer for durability.
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John van Koert
van Koert
Drexel
Floribunda Roses for Gardens and Beds
Floribunda roses offer versatile use as hedges borders or low fillers with a continuous bloom from early summer to early fall. They require regular fertilizing due to profuse flowering and benefit from high pruning during the dormant season to remove weak canes and shape the plant. Available in red pink yellow white and blends, Floribundas blend well in perennial beds and offer durable color.
Kiln Dried Oak Flooring Used in Most Homes Today
Kiln dried oak flooring is air dried then scientifically kiln dried in manufacture to retain maximum dimensional stability after installation.
Area garden clubs schedule June meetings and talks
The Sydney B Mitchell Iris Society will meet June 28 at 3 p.m. in Oakland with Harry M Butterfield discussing soil preparation. San Lorenzo Fuchsia Society gathering follows June 27 with Robert Latéer presenting on plant shelters and shade plant protectors. Eden Garden Club hosts potluck installation on Monday at 12 30 p.m. at 7497 Russell Rd Hayward. New officers listed as Christen sen Tornquist Harder Thorford.
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Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society
Sanborn Park
Fruitvale Ave
Oakland
Harry M. Butterfield
University of California
Oakland Tribune
Butterfield
Wis
Hesperian School
Drew
San Lorenz Robert Latéer
University of California Extension Service
Virvian Lopez
Mary Penfold
Eden Garden Club
Russell Rd
Hayward
Juanita Christensen
Blanche Tornquist
Ann Harder
Lorene Thorford
Begonia Lovers Start New Season With Tips and Care
A long awaited begonia season begins as tuberous begonias return to adorn gardens. Guidance covers feeding, watering, and mildew prevention, noting June growth stages, proper fertilizer mixes, and signs of healthy foliage for large blooms.
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Capitola
Child Killing Pest Poison Dangers Warned
Dr Albert H Dorim warned parents to act to protect children from garden poisons such as ant paste fertilizer and insecticides. Local health departments and garden clubs promote safety campaigns. other risks include garden machinery unfenced pools ponds and sharp tools. Precautions include storing poisons safely fencing pools and supervising toddlers outdoors.
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Albert H. Dorim
Prudential Insurance Co
Domm
Evergreen Clematis armandii: attributes and cultivation tips
The evergreen Clematis armandii offers year round attractive foliage and a spring to early summer bloom with star like white flowers. Train along fences or entrances in full sun with light loamy soil, good drainage, and consistent moisture through mulching or ground cover as advised by the California Association of Nurserymen.
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California
California Association of Nurserymen
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