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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1989
Page
8
Autumn hues arise from internal leaf chemistry as trees shut down water flow. Two cell layers form at the leaf stalk to seal sap, chlorophyll degrades, revealing carotene and xanthophyll, with anthocyanins producing crimson tones. Final tannin remains as leaves fall to save the tree.
The article explains building a compost pile from vegetable scraps leaves weeds and kitchen waste to create organic material. Bacteria insects and fungi decompose the pile releasing nutrients and improving soil structure. Add nitrogen to balance sawdust or wood chips and turn the pile for faster results.
Beattyville Ky hobby forecaster Dick Frymire says a mid range winter with about 23 inches of snow and key dates in November January and Christmas. Rosemary Kilduff also surveys woolly worm signs ahead of the 2022 Woolly Worm Festival.
The article extols Canadian sphagnum peat moss for soil care noting its high water retention, acid pH, and binding of nutrients at the root zone. It improves sandy and clay soils, aerates loam, and decomposes slowly, preserving structure for long term use. It outlines harvesting methods, bog depths, and applications from horticulture to fuel in some regions, with industry leaders highlighting pollution reduction benefits.
Meadow and pine voles challenge commercial orchards and home landscapes. Meadow voles reach 3 to 5 inches, fur coarse and brown, with large eyes and ears. pine voles are 2 to 5 inches with smooth brown fur. They tunnel in loamy soils, girdle bark, feed on grasses seeds and bulbs, and can enter subterranean tunnels. Control measures include reducing cover, mowing Call grass, removing excess mulch, installing large ground guards, using traps baited with peanut butter or apple, and placing bait stations with chlorophacinone where legal.
The New Market Garden Club set for October 18 at Mrs. Eugene Erickson’s home with Fred Archibald of the Frederick News-Post to discuss new horticulture procedures. September’s gathering featured a workshop for New Market Days.
How to turn fallen leaves into mulch with a leaf eater shredder, benefiting roses evergreens and bulb beds. Tips include 4 to 6 inch mulch layers, composting basics, lime addition to offset acidity, and avoiding leaf burning per Frederick air quality rules with 30 day permits. Also notes colorful leaf landscaping ideas using maple birch elm and other trees.
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