Thinning and midseason feeding for bountiful vegetables
Weymouth mass gardeners urged to thin overcrowded beds to allow sturdy growth and better air flow. spacing guidelines given for carrots beets lettuce onions radishes spinach and more. Midseason fertilizing with compost manure alfalfa or fish emulsion advised. chemical fertilizers to be side-dressed with a 10-10-10 mix.
Garden Page Notes on Fertilizers and Plant Growth
The garden page warns that excessive chemical fertilizer harms roots and edible yield. It stresses following bag directions to avoid spindly growth and leaf overabundance. It notes peppers are especially vulnerable, while manure can over stimulate and compost rarely does.
Grass clipping question take or leave them
Grass clippings divide experts opinions but leaving clippings nourishes soil and may supply up to a third of the lawn nitrogen. Frequent mowing keeps clippings small. a mulching plate helps. Do not remove more than one third of the blade. raise mower height if needed and reseed after cutting.
Cooling Down After Exercise Reduces Sudden Cardiac Risk
AP reports physicians caution abrupt stops after strenuous exercise can trigger dangerous hormone surges that raise blood pressure and cause irregular heartbeats. A proper cooling-down routine is advised to prevent sudden cardiovascular stress as the body transitions from peak activity to rest.
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Ridgeville soccer registration deadline announced
North Ridgeville announces final registration day for youth soccer sessions. Saturday registration is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the city hall community room. Fees are 10 dollars per child or 25 dollars per family. For information call 327-1250.
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Attachments for easier mowing and total lawn care
The article highlights using front mounted thatchers and rear grass collectors with a mid mounted mower to remove thatch collect clippings leaves and debris for a clean lawn. It notes a front engine tractor can handle tasks beyond mowing and can be equipped with a front blade for driveway grading backfilling and leveling.
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