Clinton News-Record, 1985-4-17, Page 71'BONANZA' marigolds, the largest -flowered French types to- date now come in 'Orange',
'Yellow', 'Harmony' and 'Spry'. Credit: Denholm Seeds
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"LITTLE DEVIL YELLOW' marigold is one of four colors in a new compact series with many
brightly colored flowers. Others are: 'Little Devic Orange', 'Little Devil Fire' and 'Little Devil
Bicolor'. Credit: Ball Seed Company
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the individual buyer who buys a single lot for
a dream home may not have this expertise
available to them. "Buyer beware' is still the
rule of the market in Canada, and sellers may
not be anxious to talk about proposed new
power lines, poor drinking water or old mine
shafts that dot the property they have up for
sale, It is up to buyers to find these things out
for themselves.
The peaceful glade that seems an ideal spot
for a scheduled home may sit on the site of an
old mine and be susceptible to earth
subsidence. Clay and peat soils, found in
many parts of Canada, can settle and slide
under the weight of a house, causing serious
and expensive damage. And, of course, the
annual spring runoffs in many parts of
Canada pose a serious threat to homes built
along the edge of rivers.
The Problein Lands booklets are not
Plant
definitive texts about building on these
difficult sites. W hat they do is advise
prospective buyers what to look for and what
to avoid when buying a lot for a new home.
Each describes special conditions that may
make building difficult or expensive. The
booklets also offer advice on preparing sites,
choosing suitable foundations for various soil
conditions, and using construction methods
that will guard against such things as
flooding. Buyers should be aware that some
of these preparations will add to the cost of
building. What they will save in future
repairs and alterations will make the
forethought worth the expense.
The booklets cost $1.00 each and can be
obtained from local offices of CMHC. Or
make cheque or money order payable to
CMHC and send to: the Cashier, Financial
Services, CMHC, Montreal Road, Ottawa,
Canada K1A OP7.
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Other advantages of container -growing
include increased uniformity among plants,
decreased mechanical damage, and de-
creased winter burn of conifers and broad-
leaved evergreens.
Garden centers are becoming more inter-
ested in container stock because the plants
are easier for the customer to handle. They
are also more appealing than bare root, or
balled and burlapped plants.
During visits to the garden center, you
have probably noticed that some types of
plants are sold in plastic pots, while others
are sold in fiber pots. The type of pot is a good
indicator of how the plants were grown.
Plants in plastic or metal pots are usually
container -grown. Euonymus, white cedar
and junipers are often sold in these types of
containers. They are grown in containers for
one or two years, and are established potted
plants.
Plants sold in fiber pots are usually dug
bare root in the fall, transplanted into a pot of
soil or potting soil mix, and sold the next
spring. In this case, the pot is merely a
method of merchandising a bare root plant.
As you would suspect, the plant in the fiber
pot does not have a root system that is
established in the potting soil.
Evergreens, such as junipers, and decidu-
ous shrubs, such as dogwoods, spires and
roses, are often sold in fiber pots. If these
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plants are maintained at the garden center for
the summer, by fall they will have established
a good root system.
If you buy a shrub in a plastic pot, the pot
most be removed before planting. Although
fiber pots will decompose in the soil, the
process is very slow, and some precautions
are necessary. Slice the pot verically in
several places with a knife or spade. This
allows the roots to extend out from the pot.
You can also remove the bottom of the pot,
but this is not crucial.
It is also wise to remove the hp, or top, of
the fiber pot that protrudes above the soil
line. If the lip is not removed, it will act as a
wick drawing the moisture away from the root
zone. .
Try to plant potted trees and shrubs
immediately after purchasing them, prefer-
ably on a cool, moist day. Water thoroughly
after planting and then leave the plants alone
Tor about one week. For plants in all but the
most sandy soil, weekly watering is sufficient
and may be too much. Don't overwater
plants.
Be very cautious adding fertilizer at
planting time. Too much fertilizer at planting
time will injure the roots. Use a superphos-
phate or bone meal, mixed with backfill soil,
to ensure good establishment. A rate of 60 to
100 grams (2 to 3 ounces) per 35 litres (1
bushel) of soil is recommended.
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