Reader swears by hard pruning for wisteria blooms
A reader says hard pruning yields blossoms after stubborn vines resisted. Five vines were pruned aggressively and later produced flowers. two vines were trimmed to grow upright like trees.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1971
Page
5
A reader says hard pruning yields blossoms after stubborn vines resisted. Five vines were pruned aggressively and later produced flowers. two vines were trimmed to grow upright like trees.
Candid garden note recounts trimming moss roses and pruning Eglantine as strong fragrances fill the air. The piece praises Eugene S Boerner and the Gene Boerner rose, notes a sport preserved by Paul Wainwright, and mentions Melvin Wyant of Mentor Ohio and Horace Wilson’s plant collection.
Earwigs are nuisance pests with a menacing rear pair of forceps and nocturnal habits. They infest flower beds gardens and homes breeding in decaying matter. Control methods include four percent malathion dust and non chemical tactics like hanging rags for them to gather before disposal. bantam chickens are noted as effective.
D F of Elyria suggests starting with both seeds and plants by studying neighbors' perennials and dividing existing plants in late summer or fall. Many perennials can be dug and transplanted now, including veronicas hollyhocks delphiniums and peonies. Seed sowing requires moist soil and protection. seedlings should be transplanted when one inch tall to pot or garden. G R of Elyria notes pruning Japanese Yews to prevent overgrowth. regular light trimming keeps form and prevents a jungle.
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