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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1969
Page
14
The U S Department of Agriculture urges indoor gardeners to place all houseplants in red clay pots to prevent overwatering and ensure plant health as the trend of sinking pots deeper into planter soil grows.
The 1969 lawn grass draft brings Merion bluegrass and many fescues into wide use with many new blends. New bluegrasses such as Fylking and Penistar join introductions like Cougar Newport Prato Windsor while old favorites Arboretum Kenblue Park endure. Fine fescues Cascade Chewings Highlight Jamestown Oasis Ruby join Chewings Illahee Penslawn Rainier.
The article advises installing a low screening over seedlings to prevent birds from reaching them. Attach wire or plastic mesh to four stakes at planting corners, creating a cage that blocks access while allowing upward growth. It’s a simple, effective protective method for early plantings.
The article explains lime-induced iron deficiency chlorosis in trees like pin oaks and birches. It notes yellowing new leaves with green veins, then total bleaching as iron deficiency worsens. It discusses lime raising soil pH, iron solubility, treatment options such as acidifying soil, ferrous sulphate, aluminum sulphate caution, foliar sprays, injections, and iron chelates.
To grow annuals in a window box, ensure drainage with holes and a 3 to 4 inch gravel base. Use a rich soil mix of garden soil and peat moss, add fertilizer, then firm the soil twice to prevent sinking and allow space for water. Water thoroughly the day before planting and adjust depth as needed.
The text describes lawnseed behavior in compacted soil, noting seeds gather in small crevices when soil is loosened. Moisture aids sprouting as seeds settle into soil crevices and crusted surfaces.
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