Spring Is The Time Plug Grass Can Help Tired Lawn
R F Stewart advises renovation of bare lawn in spring using plug planting with Meyer or Emerald Zoysia. Emphasizes soil prep, compost use, proper fertilizer and seed spread, and careful watering and mowing. notes Zoysia tolerance to drought and shade, and slow germination of Merion bluegrass.
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Perfect Time to Start Starling Seeds Indoors
The guide recommends starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors in clay pots on a windowsill to achieve bright color beds economically. It covers pot setup with drainage, moisture methods, sowing depths for fine and larger seeds, transplant timing after the second leaf pair, and bottom watering to reduce root shock, with mid May readiness for outdoor planting.
Beauty Of Parkways An Attraction
New York City's Park Commissioner Newbold Morris says parkways draw motorists more by beauty than utility and should be treated as extensions of parks. The ban on salesmen carrying samples in non-commercial vehicles was discussed as part of the issue. Parkways around the metropolis showed peak autumn colors attracting visitors and boosting tourist trade.
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Sound wave growth boost for crops noted at Penn State
Some plants treated with sound waves show up to a 40 percent growth rise. Pennsylvania State College cites tapioca and sweet potato among sound sensitive varieties.
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Radish Seeds and Markers for Flower Rows
Plant occasional radish seeds every few feet along a flower row to mark space. Radishes germinate quickly and will not disturb flowers. By the time the flowers need the space, the radishes are ready to harvest for a salad.
Alyssum Seeds Grow With Little Care Around Evergreens
Plant alyssum seeds on soil around and between shrubs and evergreens. Seeds sprout with no care and produce fragrant flowers throughout summer and into late fall.
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