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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1978-04-27, Page 47• Afre I gl.L.41i —2 um% • -•—•••••—;;, My New-from-the-grass-0 lawn, and garden tractors from Nlassey-Ferguson. .• New "Modular Mower" eliminates skips and reduces scalping. • New "quick-change" feature lets you switch attachments in minutes instead of hours. • Choose either a side or rear discharge mower. • • • 8, 12, 14, 16 and powerful twin cylinder 16 . hp 'models. Come see them today! Backed• by MF parts, personalized service and financing. BC(ES FARM SUPPLY 7,- NIP MassOy Ferguson- , Seaforth • 527-1257 vg• • • For the best looking lawn 11 plan before you plant conceive a picture of the garden alyssum serves well.Spring bulbs in their minds, including details of colour, height and spread. Many novices will gain from recording information on a scale drawing of our proposed garden.; How many of us have had o return.ret'n. to the garden 'Centre to purchase more plants because you underestimated the number required? How many have over- purchased. plants? Planning will allow a More It always pays to do a little planning before tackling a big job. The garden. can become a lot of work and a little futi, if care is not taken in advance, Principles for planning a garden or a border exclusively of annuals, biennials or perennials • or .integrated with shrubs and lreeS are basically the same, The folloiving recommendations will serve as guidelines for planning a flower garden. Draw a plan. It is easy to assume a garden can be created without any forethought. But. an _afterthought garden -can be- a disaster. Planning is a must for beginners. ' Many, ardent _g_ar_detter_s__ w it-h ye a-ts ,. of experience may have the ability to anize a garden on-the-spot. They-ife-alite to do So.because of . their :experience and knowledge of plant materials. They can • Easter lilies can go . out to the garden Before deciding to throw out your Easter lily, consider trans- planting it in the garden. Easter lilies (Latina long- iflerum) can be grown success- fully outdoors, says Theo Blom, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Ciffialtarirst7,-If-yeul.r.P lucky, they may bloom again in for six to eight weeks. After this cold treatment, the bulbs can be potted and kept at room tempera- ture to encourage the growth of new shoots. Trees control . 'climate Did you know that trees can help control the climate around your home and yard? Trees act as natural "air conditioners," providing protection from the hot glare of the sun and can even help ,you save on energy. For example, deciduous trees shading the west wall and roof of your home, can reduce heat. within by as much as 40 degrees. Trees also function as windbreakers, to cut down cold effects of winds. , There are many ways you can use trees to control your immediate climate .. . your nursery can give you sug- gestions on landscaping that practical as it is deco- rative:. precise inventory of what. is. required for the garden._ There is no better way to learn about 'plants than thumbing • through seed catalogues or visiting garden centres • and collecting_ information about . What colours should we use? How tall. does the plant grow? What spacing should be allowed?-. ' All these answers arc available in seed catalogues, gardening books • and extension bulletins. Site of borders will be dictated by location. and space' available, relative to the,total Outdoor area. Judgement. has to - be used . 'to determine the spaee. which ,can. be allotted for a garden. Determine what types of plants are, required, whether annuals or perennials. alone or in combination. Beginners are advised to start out moderately-don'l Plan•too An area-100 squarefeet shoulOce - adeqUate. Additional area can be ,,developes1 the following year if such as crocus, daffodil and tulip may* be used for early spring colour, followed by spreading • annuals -such as verbene and peturila:' A well-harmoniked flower 'border can be best designed with herbaceous plants* integrated in an overall setting with shrubs and' trees. In this type of arrange: • meat, six to eight feet width is most desirable to alloW the use of shrubs and small trees as back- ground. A fence, wall dr hedge . • will alsci` enhance a flower border, Allow, at..lettsttwtria_three. feet,- between - • these structures and plants for maintenance such as • weeding amts n imam width - of three .to four feet • necessary for a flower border, if diversity in plant Species, .height. form and colour is planned, Depending, on.'" 'location, available space and more important, vonr choice. borders may be designed informally with variations in elevation, shape and contours. Free flowing curves will' create interest and add to natural;-. informal' appeal. Geometric, farm should be kept consistent to maintain a ftermal appeal. Do not -attempt to use, both informal and • formal design in one bed. Keep these styles in different beds. Once the plant -has bloomed indoors, •remo,ve the anfEJS from the flowers and: keep the plant' • well watered in a cool room. Mr. Blom says lilies enjoy good light, but not direct sunlight. . —As—Soon as &Tiger of-frost is past, remove the plant from the pot and transplant to a partially- shaded section of the garden. Lilies prefer light soils with, good drainage and water-holding capacity, but without high fertility. Because the Easter lily is not entirely winter-hardy, Mr. Blom recommends using a thick mulch of leaves and straw to cover the bulbS. If the winter is not too severe, the bulbs should grow and flower again next year. • Another method of protecting bulbs for the winter is to dig them up complete with roots, and store them .in a cool, dry place. Mr. Blom says temperatures of aliriCti IOCshould-be- maintained necessary. Where space is limited to a narrow strip of land along driveways, sidewalks, founda- tions, patio and fences, it' iSt best of use a simple design consisting of one or two types of plants, A border of bearded iris or a massof__ red petunia 'edged with white Leave To Building ... repairing? What- ever the carpentry job you need . .. big or small, we'll do it the way you like, Call! CARPENTER. Phone 52741235 , • e 4