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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 14 Oct 1971, p. 18

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A.R. Buckley . The job of reâ€"making the perennial border is one that has to be done every five or come too large and so overâ€" grown that the larger plants spread over and smother the small ones, and some kinds become so crowded within themselves in four or five the relocation of those in the wrong place, renovation soon becomes inevitable. New home owners, who have lawns to establish and hedges to plant, often find the perennials given to them by friends have just been heeled in until the time comes to plant them more permanently. Consequently, tall plants are placed by mistake in front of smaller oneés and a complete lack of harmony exists. This often calls for reâ€"making the borâ€" der after the second year. years (such as iris and peonies), that the flowers It is highly probable that in your garden this job of renovation has already beâ€" gun, for you have probably noted several plants you wish to include and have dug out bulbs that had beâ€" come overcrowded. You may have also noted neighâ€" bor‘s plants, borders at your local parks and gardens, and have watched for plants which you would like to inâ€" clude in your own planting, and color schemes that Furthermore with so any new and interesting READ and the W”‘Mfi" k: â€" The Waterloo Chronicle gets things done... because it gives b ¢ f ¢*~ ‘ m "‘”\‘ o 0993E > . F M M ;‘«‘:.“;"w @§?§” W« _ you the information you need to do things ... from family es L e agata _ F a s D d iinl M s o2 ‘%Q $ fun to community action. And in the market place,. newsâ€" I an USE ’35':‘?3 g:"’;ww 1‘;?“ &: f papfers do more to help people buy wisely, advertisers sell Waterloo Square can be successfully transâ€" ferred from one place to anâ€" other if a little care is taken to assure that the soil is left_ intact around the clumped bulbs. Peonies are best divided at this time of the year and although irises should have been divided at the end of July or early August, it is not really too late, providâ€" ed one inch of soil is heaped over the exposed rhizomes in November for winter proâ€" Unless it is absolutely necessary, do not move plants such as dictamnus, anchusa and alyssum. Young peonies which flowered for There is still time to dig and plant Madonna lilies alâ€" though it is a little early for moving other lilies. If no land is available, place them in flats or boxes or on a piece of canvas spread out on the lawn. In any case, cover the roots with moist soil and keep moist until they are planted. At the Plant Research Inâ€" stitute Ornamental Grounds nmhbficw of this operation in berbeu.eaoh-nym of plants may be moved divided at this time. â€"To begin renovation, dig up all plants you want disâ€" carded. Then clearly label with 12 inch stakes those that are to be part of the new garden plan. Move them into an unoccupied part of the garden and heel them in temporarily. . ed. _ _ and â€" Esters may be aog carsalty mt iess and lots of soil is left adherâ€" flower if this is done quickly and lots of soil is left adherâ€" the area l:‘almolt aG muply aat work in tGis â€" Prevent roots from drying out by working quickly and avoid placing more than a of organic matter, then if have _ available before planting. Work out a plan on paper, so you know where each plant or group of plants are to be placed. It may also be advisable to write the name of the plants on stakes and place the stakes where the plants are to be grown. Place tall ones in groups at the back of the border, those of medium height in the middle and occasionally to the front, and the dwarf border plants close to the edge. For some plants you will need to dig a hole with a spade; others may be planted with a trowel. soil surface at one time. â€" If the roots are bunched from packing as new plants may well be, spread them tial points to follow when Keep a good man working for you at Queens Park. REâ€"ELECT Ed GOOD It is an excellent idea to WATERLOO NORTH ELECTORS NMewspapers (ret Things Vone Worry about aging turns a woman‘s hair blonde. â€" Do the job when the soil is spring, for illies that may not arrive until late October and for spring flowering bulbs that may not yet be available. 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