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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-05-17, Page 23THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1989. PAGE 23. Companion planting is the key to a happy garden In the plant world, some plants enjoy each other’s company, others are allies and some are downright enemies. If you can recognize which plants make good “companions” and which ones don’t, you can actually increase the amount of fruit, vege­ tables, flowers and herbs your garden produces. “Most of the information on companion planting comes from garden lore; science doesn’t have a firm answer for all the cases yet,” says Master Gardener Grahame Killeleagh of Dorchester, Ont. Master Gardeners are gardening enthusiasts who have received formal horticultural training through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s Master Ten carpet care tips to remember A key to low maintenance living is selecting basic decor elements for your home that are easy to care for. Carpeting, a major household investment and one of your most important decorating considera­ tions, should be selected with color, texture and style in mind. These are important factors in carpet maintenance.- Here are 10 tips for easy carpet care that you should remember. •Select a dense pile carpet, made with yarn of the same height, for high traffic areas like hallways and children’s rooms. Soil tends to stay on top of its tight surface, so it is easy to clean. It also performs well and hides footprints and furniture marks. •Remember, the carpet fibre you Gardener program. Once trained, Master Gardeners are available to answer questions from the public. The beneficial effects of compan­ ion planting may be caused by root exudates that stimulate growth of one or both companions; or to some protective factor in one plant that suppresses soil diseases harmful to the other; or even to a beneficial shade, thrown by one on the other. “Companion planting also dis­ rupts an insect’s ability to find its favourite vegetables,” Killeleagh adds. In the following list, “compan­ ions” are those vegetables that, when planted together, are mutu­ ally beneficial: “allies” are the herbs and flowers that provide select is critical to carpet perfor­ mance. A manmade fibre like nylon is more durable than natural fibres and provides the best in perfor­ mance, color and style at a reason­ able price. •If you have pets, consider a dense, low-cut pile carpet that will not show claw marks easily. •Carpet reduces foot fatique and breakage in the kitchen, but in this room where food and drink abound, avoid light, solid-color carpets in favor of subtle prints and multi­ colored saxonies that help hide stains. •The most important thing you can do to protect your carpet is regular vacuuming. Thorough vacuuming once a week will help your carpet look better and last longer. protection or improve the growth of certain vegetables; and “enemies” are other vegetables, herbs and flowers that can cause detrimental effects when planted near certain vegetables. Asparagus: “companions”: basil, parsley, tomato; “allies”: pot marigolds. Beans: “companions”: beets (bush beans only), cabbage family, carrot, celery, chard, corn, cucum­ ber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radishes, strawberries; “allies”: Marigolds, nasturtiums, rosemary, summer savory; “enemies”: gar­ lic, onions and shallots. Cabbage family: “companions”: beets, celery, chard, cucumber, lettuce, onions, potatoes, spinach; “allies”: chamomile and garlic, •Clean up spills and stains immediately. Never rub or brush a spill or spot; use a blotting or dabbing motion. •Use a spoon or the back of a knife to remove semi-solid or greasy substances from carpeting. •To get up chewing gum or wax from a carpet, freeze the spot with an ice cube, shatter the frozen mass with a hammer, vacuum up the chips, apply solvent, wait a few minutes and then blot up the stain. •If you get a small cigarette bum or other bum on your carpet, just snip off the darkened fibres and wipe with a sponge, soapless cleaner and water. •If you vacuum regularly and remove stains promptly, your car­ pet should only need a major cleaning every one to three years. cabbage family, carrots, chard, lettuce, peppers, strawberries and catnip, hyssop, rosemary and sage, dill, mint, nasturtiums, thyme; “enemies”: Kohlrabi and toma­ toes. Carrots: “companions”: beans, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, radishes and tomatoes; “allies”: chives, rosemary and sage; “ene­ mies”: dill. Chard: “companions”: beans, cabbage family and onions. Cucumbers; “companions”: beans, cabbage family, corn, peas, radishes and tomatoes; “allies”: marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano; “enemies”: sage. Lettuce: “companions”: beets, cabbage family, carrots, onions, radishes and strawberries; “allies” - chives and garlic. Onions: “companions”: beets, tomatoes; “allies”: chamomile and summer savory; “enemies”: peas and beans. Parsley: “companions”: aspara­ gus, corn and tomatoes. Peas: “companions”: beans, carrots, corn, cucumbers, radishes and turnip; “allies”: chives and WICKER, RATTAN & BURI Christmas and Country Visit our second floor for a huge selection of Wicker, Buri & Rattan. ... We have prices that are sure to please you! P.S. Hard to find pieces are our specialty and we're pleased to order items anytime it's out of stock. mint; “enemies”: garlic and onions. Peppers: “companions”: car­ rots, eggplant, onion and tomatoes. 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