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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1962
Page
17
Garden writer BONA KING predicts Gay Lustre will captivate home gardeners. She notes pink and white blossoms on large single flowers, advises indoor planting for early starts, and describes Bravo dianthus as a bright red All-America winner with prolific blooms suitable for edgings, borders, and rock gardens.
Field rep Robert Washburn of Davey Tree Expert Co. outlines a three point check to revive dull planting. Assess if shrubs meet purpose, locate tall plants with proper spacing, and note winter color gaps before considering major overhauls or expert advice.
Dormant sprays in late winter protect shade and decorative trees from scale insects and spruce gall. Henry W. Gilbertson warns against heavy infestations, detailing lime sulfur and oil sprays, and cautioning about oil damage on maples. After leaves open, cankerworms and tent caterpillars threaten, with DDT treatments advised for early action.
Azalea trails brighten spring with millions of blossoms. Gardeners replicate the mass effect on their properties using massed or single specimens in foundation plantings. Plant now for next spring blooms and space plants about a foot apart for spreading growth.
The piece notes rising access to professional landscape guidance at modest cost for homeowners. It emphasizes modern trends toward informal living and updated planting to boost home value. A basic landscaping plan is advised to guide year by year planting, allowing phased purchases and artistic design.
Cautious gardeners beware. The article warns outdoor cooks not to spray weed killers near trees and to avoid draining pool water into plant areas. It also cautions against hanging targets on trunks, tying ropes to branches, girdling trees, and leaving tags on nursery stock to prevent harming growth.
A playful warning about seed packets warns that pinching or squeezing tiny seeds like petunias can crush the seed coats and harm germination. It notes petunia seeds are fragile, especially in packets with few seeds, such as F hybrids.
Moisture in soil across the United States is high, with weather bureaus predicting excellent conditions for spring planting. The American Association Nurserymen expects 1962 to be a large home planting year, with ample plant supplies and higher demand for better quality stock from its members. Early ordering by homeowners is at a higher level than last year and may exceed any prior year.
The All-America Selections awards have often handed out bronze and silver honors, but since 1938 the gold medal for flowers has been awarded only once, underscoring its rare significance and the evolving standards of the organization.
Gardeners note annuals and many perennials need full sun to bloom well. Plan bed locations on the south side of the house or in open yard away from trees to avoid shade and late blooms.
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