Winter injury and house plants tips for indoors
Winter injury shows up in summer as drought and extreme cold damage woody plants. Prune dead wood, nurture with watering and feeding, and avoid rushing to remove weakened trees. Indoor plants help clean air. formaldehyde is reduced with spider plants. Also warns against placing pots on TV sets and shares tomato pollination tips.
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U.S. National Research Council
Fourth's downpour saves cabbage transplanting day
A July 4 garden note recounts a dry spring followed by a heavy shower that saved cabbage transplants. Savoy Ace Hybrid and Ruby Ball Hybrid seedlings thrived after rain ended a drought, with minimal losses. The author recalls European hedge species and observes how June drought slowed cannas and dahlias, while Laburnum bloomed late.
Safer lawn mowers reduce accident risk this summer
The piece notes new 1983 safety standards for lawn mowers and urges precautions. Orthopedic surgeon Joseph Darrow warns that fingers or toes can be injured if the engine runs while hands enter the exhaust chute. EMH and Fairview General Hospital report dozens of seasonal mower injuries, mainly finger cuts and toe injuries.
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U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission
Joseph Darrow
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Robert Olesen
EMH
Fairview General Hospital
Joseph Bodal
Fairview
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