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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1958
Page
11
Establish lawns benefit from fertilizer now. Before planting a new lawn treat soil with a weed seed killer. Now is a good time to plant roses bushes trees and climbers. Try azaleas for shaded spots. Deciduous Morris and Exbury hybrids tolerate more sun than Kurume and Indica types. Use soil friendly chemical weed killers for Bermuda grass and ask your local nurseryman.
The All-America rose testing system has boosted standards by testing varieties across the United States for two years. Winners include White Night, Fusilier, and Gold Cup, showing progress toward near perfection though experts expect ongoing improvements in color and class.
Flowering quince delights with large clusters of flowers opening in sequence and blooming two to three times in spring. A notable trait is its early start in winter when fresh cuts are scarce in the garden.
Shade trees improve home landscapes providing heat relief and shading for patios and outdoor living areas. Plant bare root shade trees to enhance curb appeal and protect spaces from strong winds.
Ground covers vary from heavy traffic tolerant to drought resistant. Dichandra tolerates heavy use, while Strawberry Hybrids support some traffic but are tall to walk on. English Ivy carries no traffic, and Vinca major and minor suit slopes and shade. Drought tolerant options include trailing junipers and lotus, with Nepeta amassini as a mint family perennial. The California Association of Nurserymen notes ground covers offer more than problem solving.
A garden advisory urges precise details when selecting shade trees. Buyers should specify size, year round or seasonal shade, attractive flowers or edible fruits, site proximity to buildings or sidewalks, and lawn planting. With clear criteria a nursery can suggest suitable varieties.
A San Lorenzo nursery encounter shows gloxinia tubers begging to be planted as they sprout fuzz from the buds. With proper care they form a single crown, grow multiple shoots, and require warm, loose soil, leaf mold and sand. Fertilize with fish meal, water generously during bloom, and avoid overfeeding to keep buds from browning.
California home gardeners are urged to start a year round feeding plan when spring rains stop and soil firms. Use suitable commercial lawn fertilizers, water after application, and repeat about a month later and in fall. Summer and winter feeds can help brown patch from heat and cold.
Southern Japan’s Kurume Azaleas, shrubs from Kyushu, thrive in California thanks to irrigation and skilled gardening. They suit borders and foundations with shady moist conditions, making them a popular low growing plant choice across the state.
Southern Alameda County gardeners hear G V Colby discuss companion points for begonias in shade gardens at Foothill Boulevard talk before the March 20 meeting. Public invited to Strobridge School auditorium Hayward.
Advance tickets for the California Spring Garden and Home Show go on sale Monday. Sponsored by the First District Agricultural Association under A. H. Moffitt Jr., the Oakland Exposition Building event runs May 3 through 11 with a Mediterranean theme. Tickets are 75 cents, offered as a customer service for florists and nurseries.
Ground covers act as silent plant assistants in hard to cultivate areas. These plants grow where other plants won t and suppress weeds, offering attractive coverage with minimal upkeep.
The writer urges growing citrus for beauty and fruit, noting grapefruit and lemon trees flourish in sunny yards and make attractive ornamental features. Proper location, soil, and heat reflection from walls aid success, with care including peat moss leaf mold and a loose mulch to keep roots shaded yet warm.
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