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One of the things that most seems to baffle amateur gardeners is the why, what and when of pruning. Pruning of large trees or exotic shrubs can be a complicated task, best left to professionals. But for most average gardens. a few simple guidelines are enough. There are two things you should keep in mind when you prune: it’s done to make plantings shapely, and to keep plants healthy for as long Strawberries under ten ts Gardening Control crab grass ear/y Home gardeners whose taste buds ache for “home-grown” strawberry Shortcake, pie and jam could be en- joying the fruits of their labor by early June, with the help of solar energy. Ontario ministry of agriculture and food horticulturist John Hughes says gardeners who erect low plastic tents over their plants could be enjoying berries up to two weeks earlier than usual. “There is a terrific amount of solar energy collected under those tents that stimulates flower, bud and fruit development," says Hughes. Aâ€"6 - THE LIBERAL, Wednesday, May 25. 1977 “Crabgrass can be a troublesome weed in August, if it is not at- tacked in the spring," says D.B. McNeil], Ontario ministry of agriculture and food horticulturist. “Because crabgrass is an annual weed which germinates in the early spring, it is often not recognized, until brown patches show up in late summer." Crabgrass can be controlled by pre- emergence herbicides, but can be controlled much more effectively by good cultural practices. V'Ir‘hrer'trents ére rrfade of two- or three- Materials and Wovkmanship Guaranteed for one year BONE FENCING A.. .n... 4 Ann “A well-fertilized lawn Bayview Lanes Home Hardware, 8192 Bayview Ave. 881-4725 Allencourt Dominion Hardware, Markham Rd. & Bayview 884-5331 Charlton Hardware, Yonge St. Richmond Hill 884-1331 â€" SINCE 1936 â€" ‘â€" FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALI. 34 ELIZABETH ST. 3. 8841443 RICHMOND HILL MON THRU SAT WE'LL GUARANTEE C.I.L. SOLID WOOD STAINS AGAINST CRACKING, PEELING AND BLISTERING FOR 5 YEARS LATEX SOLID COLOR STAIN IN 24 COLORS BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS BOOK F HOW TO BUILD A PATIO AND DECK FREE WITH PURCHASE OF C.I.L woon STAINS (OIL on LATEX) AND URETHANES Why, when and what to prune PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN THIS AREA ARE as possible Most shrubs should be pruned when they’re planted, to give energy that might otherwise be diverted to stems and leaves to root systems. V Prune all br'anches back about a third of the way. Many established shrubs should be pruned each year, to get rid of old dead wood. Prune flowering shrubs after they've bloomed, since many of them produce flowers on the mowed at 11/2 to two inâ€" ches will keep crabgrass under control." Crabgrass does not like shade so it can be smothered out with a thick lush lawn. However, if there was crabgrass in the lawn last summer, it will soon be germinating and a chemical weed control application must be made before germination. Crabgrass herbicide is available in some fer- tilizers to save you a trip over the lawn. Check the label to see if the active ingredient is present. Bensulide 7 (Betasan), Chlorthal (Dacthal), mil clear plastic. supported by wire hoops to keep the tents about 12 to 15 inches above the plants. This creates a greenhouse effect which promotes ripening of the _berries_. “The main thing for home gardeners to worry about is proper ventilation under the tents. They have to be prepared to roll up the sides of the plastic on very hot days so the plants don't burn. Otherwise the fruit could rot due to the high humidity.” Hughes suggests placing the tents over only those plants which will bear fruit this summer. It takes two years for new strawberry plants to bear fruit. SOLID COLOR previous year‘s wood. Tamarix. mock orange, kerria, honeysuckle, forsythia and most spireas fall into this category. Some flowering shrubs have to be pruned early in the spring. Hydrangea, for instance, benefits from this. Most buddleias should be pruned to the ground, for completely new growth each year. The exception is the Fountain Buddleia. that flowers on Siduron (Tupersan) and Tubertol (Azak) are all herbicides on the recommended list for crabgrass control. Since the percentage of active chemical differs in the various commercial products available, follow manufacturer’s direct» ions and cautions on the label. Instaned in hours, not days. ALSO AVAILABLE I PaIIOS 0 Sidewalks - Interlocking patio smnes O Curbing for dnveways Er flower beds t Screen blocks. - S‘eel reinforced One puece CONCRETE STEPS wuh saIety Head to are vent shppmg and Gina- memal IRON RAILINGS DESTROY WEEDS Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, 1972, Section 4, 14 and 20, and any amendments thereof, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Municipality of Richmond Hill are destroyed by the date of June 6, 1977 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 solicited D. WELDON, F. FRANKRUYTER, WEED INSPECTOR CLERK MUNICIPALITY OF RICHMOND HILL (n'tqvvone icd’teuv Notice to property owners 1355 Shawson Drive, Mississauga (1 Block N. of 401 - Wesi off Dixie Rd.) 3 Year Guarantee UNIT PRECAST CO. 678-9331 FREE ESTIMATES old growth R6565 should also be pruned back when Planted. and sucker growth pruned away from the base of established hybrid. or grafted, roses. 'Cut off all dead and frost-damaged wood from roses in spring. Foliage -shrlibs such as golden elder should be pruned early in spring: _ Evergreens should have dead and damaged wood removed early in spring, but be especially careful with these. It’s easy to spoil the shape of an evergreen. Some vines, such as the popular jackmannii clematis, can be cut back in spring, but I've found this isn‘t necessary every year. _ . v Hedges need to be trimmed to a shape that will allow good growth. 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