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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1968
Page
13
Foliage plants should be climate conditioned by local professional growers to withstand northern climates. Ensure this vital job is done by selecting foliage plants in red clay pots rather than thin-walled containers used to ship southern tropical plants to market.
Guidance stresses spraying away from the body and wearing gloves. Do not leave cans in hot sun to prevent explosion. Store out of reach of children and wash skin immediately if spray contacts it.
The article advises homeowners on prepping yards during the interim between winter and spring. It covers staking shrubs to resist wind, tamping soil, removing moist thatch, mowing high, and re seeding to revive a lawn as it warms. Pets can affect patchy areas, which should be treated during recovery.
A hand or push reseeding method favors fast germination with Oregon perennial ryegrass mixed with fine bladed grasses. Ryegrass seeds germinate in 9 to 14 days, ideal for traffic worn areas. Till bare soil, sow 1-2 lb per 100 sq ft, cover lightly with loam, peat or similar, then allow two weeks for strong root formation and recovery.
Review the vegetable garden and pull weeds before seeds ripen to prevent spreading. Burn seedy weeds to improve compost quality. If mixed, perennial rye grass can act as nursegrass for slower growing fescues bents and blue grasses.
September weed control tips advise using a 2 4D containing killer to eradicate dandelions and plantains. Killers come in liquid and granular forms with specific application methods and safety notes about preventing drift and sprayer contamination.
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