The Green Look Good maintenance program for lawns
Summer lawn care tips from The Daily Review advise starting now with a balanced fertilizer and watering every second day during heat. Keep grass green by mowing at two inches, using proper sprinkler test methods, and preventing burn by applying fertilizer before temperatures exceed 90 degrees.
Plan Your Outdoor Living With Shade Friendly Plants
Summer invites planning an outdoor living area with flowering specimens and distinctive foliage. In shaded spots choose garden performers suited to light levels, noting that Begonias and Fuchsias avoid deep shade while Aralia, Gold Dust Plant, Aspidistra, Hydrangeas, and Gardenias thrive in filtered or light shade for appealing surroundings.
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Fuchsia Heritage Blooms In San Jose Show
Area garden club news reports the Fuchsia Heritage show by the San Jose Branch American Fuchsia Society at Pruneyard Shopping Center Rotunda Campbell Ave, Campbell, with hours tomorrow from noon to 6 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Also notes the American Fuchsia Society annual picnic and fundraiser Sunday at Gene Pardee’s garden in Castro Valley, and San Leandro Garden Club installing Gwen Frale as president for the 1976-77 season with officers named.
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Backyard herb patch sparks kitchen garden ideas
Patrick Denton highlights chervil chives dill and garlic chives as easy herbs to grow. He shares tips on growing cutting freezing and pest control for dill horseradish and basil and notes mint leaves can freshen rooms when vacuumed into rugs.
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Bearded iris best divided during June
Bearded iris should be divided in June to rejuvenate crowded clumps and plant new varieties. Established beds, rhizomes, and soil conditions are covered with care tips. emphasize strong single rhizomes, spacing, and sun exposure for healthy blooms.
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Time to repot houseplants for healthy growth
As the growing season begins, replenish organic matter and replace soils with salts from hard water and fertilizers. Check for crowded roots, loosen and trim circling roots, and choose a larger pot with well aerated, well drained mix. Add peat moss forAzaleas and Camellias, keep soil level even, and water thoroughly.
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Philodendron named for its tree-loving climb
Philodendion means tree-lover and was named for its climbing ability. The showy foliage marks it as a popular house plant. It tolerates minimal light and water, suitable for placement at different room levels and makes striking decor against plank ceiling tile.
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