Scale Insects Threaten Shade Trees Across Seasons
Scale insects are prolific pests that infest shade trees, feeding on sap and causing yellowing foliage and bark die-back. They overwinter as eggs or immature forms, with crawlers appearing after spring growth. control is possible only during two crawler periods with full-tree spray coverage.
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Pruning Shade Trees and Shrubs Before Spring Growth
The National Arborist Association urges pruning to remove dead wood and broken branches, shorten overlong limbs, and coat cuts with wound dressing. Ornamentals like juniper and yew should be shaped, hedges pruned early, and flowering shrubs pruned after bloom timing to protect next season’s growth.
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National Arborist Association
Friday Zodiac Forecast Brings Power and Caution
Born today you seek authority in career social life and romance. Men may favor a cling ing mate while humor masks seriousness. keep high standards to avoid later regret. Other signs urge awareness of emotions finances and planning as you pursue new goals through careful action.
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Teen Couple Fined Over Five Kisses On Road
In Leighton Buzzard England Raymond Harrison, 19, kissed his 13 year old girlfriend five times during a zigzag mile while driving. He was fined 38 for dangerous driving. She paid 24 for aiding and abetting. A police driver said overtaking was hindered as the couple repeatedly kissed and swerved.
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Virginia Military Institute Accepts First Negro Applicant
Virginia Military Institute in Lexington has accepted its first Black applicant. Officials refuse to name the student and say it is unclear if he will enroll this fall.
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Virginia Military Institute
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Bridge decision table for South hands in 97th year auction
South dealer vulnerable against North east. Five hands analyzed with suggested bids: 1 Two clubs with intermediate strength. 2 Two clubs aiming to describe high cards and distribution. 3 Double to pressure opponents and imply defense. 4 Three notrump to suggest game and potential slam. 5 Two spades signaling first round control and interest in a slam.
Landscape caution on tree placement near houses
The article warns that trees planted too close to homes often grow into crowded, shade-rich problems. It stresses imagining future size, checking tree characteristics, and considering shadows to avoid removing trees later. Also answers questions about autumn crocus planting depth and fall timing.
The Needle By Harold Coffin
The piece mocks hockey culture, noting players clash over helmet use and celebrate aggression. It argues helmets curb self expression while recounting players bashing opponents and winning applause through rough play. It portrays ice hockey as inherently brutal.
Green Thumb: plum trees eggplant coleus and canning notes
Garden tips cover prunes and Italian prune plums, plum curculio control, brown rot precautions, and fruit dropping remedies. Reader notes add eggplant recipes, Black Magic hybrid tomatoes, coleus germination, azalea care, canning growth, and starting annuals with dates and plant care tips.
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Garden Q and A on Interlaken grapes and seedless care
Faye Green Thumbs expert discusses Interlaken Seedless grapes, noting their limited hardiness and frost sensitivity. Gibberellic acid may boost bunch size but is experimental for home gardeners. girdling is an old, unreliable method. Additional tips include seed starting with warm boxes and space-use ideas for poor soil, with cautious stance on treatments.
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