Creeping lawn weeds plague Iowa yards says extension experts
County Extension Director Gene Vincent notes dandelion awareness can distract from other pests. Iowa State horticulturist A E Cott identifies three troublesome weeds knotweed ground ivy and chickweed. Ground ivy resists 2 4 D requiring 50 50 2 4 D 2 4 5 T Silvex for best control in borders while avoiding newly seeded lawns. Knotweed grows in compacted soil with long wiry stems and benefits from early hand weeding. Silvex-based sprays are advised as they are most effective in the seedling stage. Chickweed includes two species mouse ear and common. Silvex products are recommended with careful usage directions.
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Gene Vincent
A. E. Cott
Iowa State University
Iowa
4 H Club News Wapsie Whirlwinds Tea Recap May Meeting
The Wapsie Whirlwinds 4 H club met May 6 at Ruth and Linda Leuenberger home with 16 mothers attending the Mother Daughter tea. Winners announced in junior intermediate and senior divisions. Talks included Courtesy Preparing Winter Clothes for Storage and Take that Load Off Your Feet. Committee heads listed with weekly duties. Next meeting June 3 at Judy Bahlmann’s home. Also reports from Harrah on attendance and May 6 grooming contest at Maxfield Merry Maids with Better Grooming contestants and talks.
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Wapsie Whirlwinds
Hlub
Ruth
Linda Leuenberger
Glenda Matthias
Vicky Heine
Susan Carroll
Carol Hahn
Mary Lahmann
Carolyn Lahmann
Karen Bergmann
Jane Bergmann
Linda
Ruth Leuenberger
Judy Bahlmann
Shanron Buenger
Carollyn
Sharon Buenger
Donna Kappmeyer
T the Maxfield Merry Maids
Linda Rathe
Audrey Moeller
Linda Matthias
Silvia Harms
Mickie Huebner
Vicky Baker
Becky Huebner
Eunice Huebner
Pro tips boost gasoline mileage from expert driver
Buick driver John Rich who won the Mobil Economy Run in Class D demonstrates practical ways to improve fuel economy. He averaged 23.81 mpg from Los Angeles to Detroit, stressing steady speeds, minimizing stops, and keeping the car in good mechanical condition. He advises brisk starts, proper lubrication, tire pressure, alignment checks, and avoiding stop and go driving to save fuel.
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John Rich
Buick
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Detroit
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John Meyers
Chicago
Sun Valley
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Seasonal Gardening Tips From Iowa State Extension
Ben F. Vance advises using annuals to fill beds after spring bulbs bloom to hide leaves without cutting bulbs. Raspberry canes should be pinched at 40 to 48 inches to boost next year’s fruiting wood, with weekly pinchings. avoid pruning side branches until spring. Summer bulbs like gladiolus and cannas set now, with caladiums in shade and begonias in open shade. Root crops need space to prevent misshapen roots. thinning helps improving development.
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Ben F. Vance
Iowa State University
A. E. Cott
Iowa
Built in trash chute kitchen designed by USDA ARS
Housing specialists in the U S Department of Agriculture describe a compact kitchen design with a built in trash chute and container area under one sink bowl. The food waste disposer sits in the other sink bowl and the chute opens into a metal lined cabinet directing waste into a basket. The flooring slopes to align the basket with the chute and a toe space allows easy removal of the waste basket.
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USDA
Agricultural Research Service
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