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Special cultural practices needed here for clay ' "Do not start working on your garden while the soil is still wet,“ advises Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist J.K. Hughes. One shovel of dirt often looks much like another, but no two are really alike. "CLEAN UP â€" PAINT UP” WEEK Improper drainage The week of May 23rd to May 30th is hereby proclaimed “Paint-up â€" Clean-up“ Week in the Town of Richmond Hill for the year 1975. II. D. SCHILLER Mayor On behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill. â€"- THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. May 2]. 1975 PROCLAMATION TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL Preplanting hints for May (“'1a’t093 To improve drainage by increasing soil porosity. incorporate some ' organic matter or coarse material, because of compacted soil is the main cause of poor gardens in Ontario. according to Ontario Hughes. Ministry of Agriculture and “There are basically three Food horticulturist J.K. types of soil â€" sand, silt and W. A. RICE Acting (‘lerk such as composted straw or sand, into the garden. To get crops growing, plant them in soil that has had about two pounds of a 10- 10-10 analysis fertilizer incorporated every 100 square feet. ESTROY WEEDS Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of and. in accordance with the Weed Control Act, 1972, Section 4, 14 and 20 and amendment thereof. that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Municipality of Richmond Hill are destroyed by date of June 3rd, 1974 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land in taxes, as set out in the Act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicted NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS Weed Inspector Fred Bovaird, Municipality of Richmond Hill “That‘s why plant growth in clay soils is sometimes “The smallness of the clay particles causes them to compact and harden more readily than the others. clay,” he explains “Each has a charac- teristic size, from large sand grains to medium silt par- ticles to very small clay particles. These must be planned before fill is added or a grade changed so that room can be left for their con- struction. The tree and an area beneath the spread of the branches â€" a minimum radius of 10 feet from the trunk â€" should be protected “Excessive amourits of ffil dumped on tree roots also cause death." According to Mr. Fleming. more trees could be saved if tree wells or retaining walls were properly built around them. “Many subdivisions are scraped clean of all vegetation before development begins. Even when established trees are left. they frequently die from injuries caused by ex- cavation and land grading. Imagine subdivisions where large trees shade the lawns and houses. “They are hard to find," says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist R.A. Fleming. Wells save new subdivision trees To prevent clay soils from becoming lumpy. avoid working them when they are still overly wet. restricted by poor root development and drainage. “ For safety. metal or wooden grating may also be needed. The diameter of the cirâ€" cular wall depends on the age of the tree. of tree wells, consult the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Fact sheet, Tree Wells and Retaining Walls (Order No. 73-034), available free of charge at county and district agricultural offices. While a mature tree requires a diameter only slightly larger than that of its trunk, a young tree needs a diameter large enough to accommodate anticipated growth. Add organic matter â€" such as cattle manure or composted straw â€" in the spring or fall to help open the soil so that roots can breathe. from machinery and earth moving equipment. Most tree wells require a radiating grid of drainage tile or loose stone fill, ver- tical tile connected to the loose stone fill or the tile grid, and a wall of tile. brick, cement blocks, cut stone. or fieldstone. For more information on the design and construction A good thick layer of top soil is essential for a good garden at planting time. Knowing this Ted and Ivy Daultrey of 207 Avenue Road in South The rhodern style homes occupied by the inhabitants Members were interested to see such a variety of flowers relative to those grown here â€" even orchids. Although the size of the blooms was smaller and the stems were shorter. they dominated the treeless landscape. Flowers of the Arctic was the title of an illustrated talk by Robert Fleming, research scientist at Vineland Research Station, to a capacity audience at a Richmond Hill Horticultural Society meeting last week. Horticulturalists hear researcher g anu uaraen DUI] Pick up your Free Lawn FLOWERING HANGING BASKETS Now is the Time to Plant Shrubs - Grass Seed - flower and Vegetable Seeds insecticides, etc. We carry a good selection of material to make your own basket. A Reg. $169 Covers 5,000 Sq.F' NUTRITE POTTED EVERGREENS Plan ting time in York Reg/On FERTILIZE WITH 14 - 4 - 3 TURF SPECIAL JOIN THE TEAM 15!! 18!] Gardening and Garden Book each 40 u). bag were unique, maintaining the igloo shape, but with much more head room than the original. In the Arctic distances deceive the eye and summer daylight stays for 24 hoursâ€" ideal for taking pictures, especially when travelling by boat. One of Mr Fleming’s pictures looked like a glorious sunset. Actually it was a sunrise. Building materials difâ€" fered greatly. including wooden packing boxes, materials left from the railways, etc. CLOSED SUNDAY OPEN THE HOLIDAY Richmond Hill were busy applying a good layer of loam to their garden the other day when our photographer passed by. 4 cubic feet 075 6 cubic feet PEAT MOSS PHONE POTTED The daffodil show. judged by Mrs. Doris Spafford of Thornhill, was a lovely sight with a variety of»spring blossoms. The judge’s comments were most favorable. Winners of points in the various sections were: specimen flowers â€" Otto Connor. Marg Olsen, Gerry Longworlh; arrangements â€" Marg Rumney, Barker. R. Steele daffodil in show â€" L o n g w o r t h ; arrangement â€" Rumney. 884-6091 .50 Each .75 (Phom by Hogs) Mabel best Gerry best Marg