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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1975

Page

6

Fertilizing trees and shrubs with proper soil prep

Bill Meachem explains that trees and shrubs need soil preparation and organic matter at planting, not fertilizer. He describes mixing peatmoss or compost into the planting hole, creating drainage, and timing fertilizer for new roots after establishment, with guidance on how long establishment takes and how to apply fertilizer in holes around the root zone.

Lawnseed Bargains Amid Higher Prices and Seed Density

Lawnseed remains a bargain by the pound despite a price uptick. Producers cite stricter field burning rules and a hydrenic measure for high yields as factors. Bluegrass seeds can number up to two million per pound, underscoring value.

Record sunflower beats prior height in Richfield grow-off

Mary Pinkley of Richfield Minnesota raised a sunflower that reached 17 feet 3 inches, beating the previous 16 foot 2 inch Guinness record. The plant started indoors in May and, after a weak start, was aided by stake support and fertilizer to reach the towering height.

Mary Pinkley Mary Richfield Minn Lucille Pinkley Jack Kelly Bros Dansville N.Y Japan

Firethorn scab linked to cool moist Ohio weather

Firethorn scab appears on leaves turning yellow and brown with premature drop. fruits shrivel then blacken. Disease is caused by a distinct fungus from apple scab, overwinters on infected material, and spreads in spring. Mohave is resistant. control includes destroying diseased parts and Benlate sprays at one pound per 100 gallons.

Charles C. Powell Ohio State University Powell Apple Pear

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