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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
7
James J. Nightwonger, Kansas State University landscape expert, urges homeowners to plan before planting. Seven tips cover specimen trees, garden placement, purpose of plants, architectural fit, growth and sightlines, curved layouts, and ground covers for challenging slopes.
Pruning timing depends on bloom. Early spring bloomers like forsythia spirea and lilac should be pruned within 2 weeks after flowering. Late bloomers such as althea abelia buckthorn and roses should be pruned before much new wood grows. Evergreen shrubs can be pruned anytime.
Ex tension landscape architect James J Nightwonger offers time saving tips for reducing lawn work. Group trees shrubs and flowers isolate plantings from turf edges mulch beds and use a sharp edger to cut mowing time and trim work. Proper edging improves plant health and minimizes equipment damage while easing upkeep on large sites.
April 17 marks Clean-Up Week in Lawrence as residents tackle lawns and gardens to improve the area. Expert tips appear on this page to guide projects and boost curb appeal.
Edward Shackleford was accidentally shot while Turkey hunting near Florence on Sunday. He was not seriously injured as another hunter, hearing a turkey call, mistook him for a real bird.
A Kansas State University horticulturist explains that rising costs make early landscaping smart. Start with shade trees, avoid cheap temporary plants, and plan over several years. Use ornamentals to fit your home and screen unattractive views while matching furniture-like placement.
James J. Nightwonger advises gardeners to prepare deep wide holes for root systems and plant stock. Dig to match nursery depth with soil marks, cover roots with an inch of soil, and mix good topsoil with well decomposed compost or peat moss if needed.
A society notice lists numerous individuals and couples by name including Mr. Herbert Friedson Mr. Raymond Goetz Mrs. Dorothy Graves Mr. Paul Gray Mrs. Jesse Milan and others such as Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Miller and Miss Darlene Winborn in a compiled social register style.
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