Expert warns Excessive pruning can cause trouble
The arborist warns against overpruning to stubs and outlines proper scaffold branch selection for deciduous shade trees. He advises removing crossing limbs at origin, thinning after the first growing season, and annual corrective pruning to remove crowding and dead wood. Preventive painting of pruning wounds with proper materials is urged to avoid disease like sooty fungus.
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Fazio
Pont of Origin
Mulberry
Roof thatchers still keep busy in England
The article notes that fiberglass thatch on a hotel roof signals ongoing demand for traditional thatching. Postwar fears of decline gave way to training programs in rural areas, drawing many hopefuls. a master thatcher needs deft fingers, about two months, four million reeds or straws, and classic tools to cover a cottage.
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England
Paul Sampson
National
Gad
Sir
Somerset
Thatcher
Water waste and conservation tips for home use
A campaign highlights that gallons are wasted daily from drips and leaks. It urges checking faucets, avoiding yard by-passes for softened water, monitoring metered usage, and learning proper lawn watering to reduce loss and improve water quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quality Water Education
Sein
Gila
Sta the Eile
Let Your Home Reflect Family Taste Not Fashion
Decor expert Mary Ann Wills of Arabesque Traverse City Mich urges families to express individual preferences in home design rather than chasing trends. Start by analyzing household members interests, then tailor colors textures and styles to fit living patterns and personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Wills
Arabesque
Traverse City
Mich
Miss Wills
Door as reflection of family ethos in entrance design
A fragmented note discusses how a home's entrance conveys family character, suggesting considering doorway approach and planting. It mentions stock ponderosa pine doors available from Timber dealers and centers, with varying finishes and light access options.
Insulating a Basement and Moisture Proofing Answers
Copley News Service offers practical guidance on moisture control in basement walls and crawl spaces. It suggests using heavy aluminum foil or four mil polyethylene on furring strips, waterproofing exterior basement walls, and venting between partitions to manage dampness. For floors, concrete sealers and foam padded carpeting are recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Gary Copley
Ampila Birpan
Home and Garden Highlights from Scottsdale Daily Progress
A brief item from the January 4 1973 Scottsdale Daily Progress outlines gardening tips and home improvement ideas for readers. It notes seasonal planting, basic maintenance, and small décor projects suitable for the winter months.
Painting Fence Finishing Tips From Tom Sawyer Era
The guide suggests using a paint roller to quickly cover fence boards and avoid brush marks. Finish edges with a brush for a clean result, noting it as the easiest method for painting a fence.
The Great Bed of Ware and a History of Beds
The article explains how ancient wealth was shown by beds and details the Tester Bed from the 14th century with its hidden frame and lavish hangings. It highlights the Great Bed of Ware from around 1590, a massive nine foot bed that could sleep twelve, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Miss Ames
England
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