HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1975-04-24, Page 32FAGS 1213- C NTO '.. WS .I ECQRD, eirniSDAY, .A RIL 24„ 1975
Tall snapdragons and medium and dwarf marigolds make a colorful, long lasting companion
planting.
Variety planting for colourful beds
The best flower beds and Along the south side of a house
borders are those that feature white grandiflora petunias
several varieties of plants in a alternating with scarlet red
contrasting color and a range of geraniums
with
tucked lobelia or
heights. Flowering annuals make dusty miller
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the most , effeetive companion create an interesting color
plants because they generally contrast. Scarlet sage or plumed
bloom over a long period and celosia could be substituted for
posses
s the most vibrant colors the red geraniums.
for display purposes. Dry soils and slopes can be a
Plants which tolerate a wide
range of climatic conditions,
particularly heat tolerance, are
the first consideration in order
that ugly gaps do not appear in
the flower beds when summer
days turn hot and humid.
The following are six effective
companion plantings suitable for
most areas of Southern Ontario.
In a sunny location, an edging of
white alyssum, then a row of pink
_petunias with a display of tall
mixed -colored snapdragons in
the back make an effective
display.
Another good combination for
w.� w.
sunny bed's "and borders is an
edging of blue ageratum, then a
row of semi -tall marigolds,
backed by a massed display of
pink cleome (spider plant).
problem, but two popular bed-
ding plant varieties that will do
tter than most are portulaca
d verbena. An island bed with
c ping verbena around the
edge and a "bullseye" of • por-
tulaca in the center is an in-
teresting treatment for the dif-
ficult area.
In a shady corner, white
creeping vinca as an edging in
the foreground with a row of
semi -dwarf impatiens or wax
begonias next, and then a
background of coleus, provide
color in a low -light garden.
Perky dwarrench marigolds
are an excellent choice for edging
a bed of taller -growing zinnias. A
dramatic mixture of dahlia -
flowered or cactus -flowered
zinnias can be combined with
Try a mini garden
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Rernerner county tree bylaw
Many landowners in the County low quality, damaged or diseased
ado not realize that in 1963, Huron trees, or trees which should b.=
County Council passed a by-law cut to provide road ways, etc.
to restrict and regulate the Landowners who wish to al
destruction of trees by cutting, any existing woodland or
burning, bulldozing, or any other undersized trees must app
means. Under this by-law most the County for an inspect'
species of trees, except cedar and the property by a tree
popular, smaller than 11 inches in missioner and if he see
diameter cannot legally be cut or permit to clean or cu
destroyed inrany manner without granted.
a special permit from the County healthyone found undersized trees
Tree Commissioner.
Although the bylaw may seem . quantities is subject t
harsh on private landowners, it prosecution and heavy
was set up to conserve badly Anyone who wishes to apl
needed cover in some areas, toofmay get
intout
remit
obtain
ensure an adequate supply p
valuable , timber for the future Clerk -Treasurer, Huron
generations and to conserve Court House or Murray
water, soil and wildlife. The Tree Commissioner at
bylaw does not pertain to trees .of Belgrave Ontario.
Propagation by cuttings
The houseplant fancier can
propagate many varieties of
geranium, coleus and ivy
whenever suitable growths are
available.
To propagate houseplants by
cuttings, use side shoots or tips of
branches three to six inches long.
yellow or orange French
marigolds.
There are countless other
combinations to make flower
beds look their best. Local.
bedding plantsupplierswill have
additional ideas for home gar-
deners, as well as plants- ready -
grown and starting to flower to
make selection easy.
Demand for plants suitable for Dusty miller in combination
use --in containers and hanging with red geraniums is a striking
baskets has increased color combination. The truly
dramatically in recent years, creative gardener may want to
according to Bedding Plants Inc., try a mix of dwarf cherry
the international association of tomatoes in a tub encircled with
bedding plant growers. French marigolds and emerald '
Homeowners are not only finding green parsley for an edging.
that containers are a good way to The six most popular kinds of
grow plants in confined spaces containers are: hanging baskets
but they also are finding such planted with cascading plants
plants easier to care for, growers such as petunias and impatiens,
and retailers report. highlighted With vinca vines;
Vegetables in particular are redwood planters or plastic
finding their way into more planters filled with many kinds of
backyards through use of con- flowering annuals and -or
Mainers such as window boxes, vegetables; ornamental urns
tubs, ba'rrels,boxes, cans, crates, planted with old-fashioned
plastic Rots and ornamental urns. flowers, such as dahlias, coleus,
In a box just two feet square by petunias and geraniums; window
two feet deep it is possible for a boxes planted with dainty
i flowers
o pus,
home gardener to grow four suageratum and bolder
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tomato plants staked to a sup- portulaca,
port, each plant capable,., of flowers, such as marigolds,ia
yielding 25 lbs. of fruit during the geraniums and petunias
growing season. cauldrons which look g
Peppers, parsley, cabbage, planted with impatiens, begonias
cucumbers and lettuce are also and coleus, especially in areas
suitable vegetables for container offering semi -shade; and
growing. Many bedding plant strawberry pts s whiich have arouhd the sides'
cup -
outlets
outlets now offer vegetables shaped openings
already transplanted into con- and top. These , are becoming
finers. Plants and containers popular for growing clumps- of
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separately, of courr e, -for hos
who prefer a do -it -myself" plants such as lobelia, and
project. petunias..
Among flowers favored by The larger the container, the
homeowners for containers are less frequently it will have to be
pansies, petunias, French watered, BPI points out. Small
marigolds, wax begonias, im- containers and 'hanging baskets
patiens, coleus and geraniums. In will generally need water every
window boxes and large con- day. A booster feeding with a
tamers a blend of different kinds general purpose fertilizer in
of flowers is an effective way' to granulated dr liquid form should
plant. A combination of be applied every four weeks.
cascading petunias, coleus, wax Dead flowers' should always be
begonias and dwarf marigolds is picked
ra off
o maintain
coa. trim
hard - to beat for a colorful displays.
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display., ;,r•
Remove the lower leaves from
the cuttings to facilitate planting.
--Trim the base of each cutting so
the cut is clean and not ragged.
"Cuttings of plants that root
rapidly, such as Wandering Jew
and Coleus, -may be set in a glass
of water," says Ontario ministry
of agriculture and food hor-
ticulturist, D.M, Sangster.
"However, most cuttings
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produce better r roots in clean,
sharp sand or in a medium such
as perlite." Keep the medium •
moist, but not saturated, and do
not reuse a medium unless it has
been sterilized.
To create a moist atmosphere
around cuttings and .prevent
them from wilting, cover with a
glass jar or plastic. Remove the
covering gradually once the '
cuttings begin to root.
Shade cuttings from the sun,
but make sure they have plenty.of
ind ,rect light, When roots are one
to two inches long, transfer the
young plants to small pots nearly
filled with a suitable potting soil.
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