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Ciggwfléfiing Hedge landscape Schedule regular care for roses Soils are as different as people, says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist RF. Gomme. Some are easy to get along with and some are difficult. but with a little extra effort. even the difficult ones become less of a problem. From the time the leaves begin to appear on roses. home gardeners should start a regular spraying or dusting program. R.A. Fleming, a horticultural specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. says that such a program is the only way to combat black spot and powdery mildew, two of the most common rose fungus diseases. _ Gardeners who are fond of the delicate ap- pearance of roses often choose several types for displays in their flower beds. . “Preoarations are available through garden supply centers that will give a good deal of protection if applied according to the manufacturer‘s. directions. ,,n A. Know your soil -rr,,, Proper use of rose sprays or dusting mixtures that contain fungicides during May and June is par- ticularly important to prevent black spot infection.” he says. Bécahse rose types vary in their shape, habits and growth, they must be pruned dif- ferently. says horâ€" ticulturist RF. Gomme, of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. “Most types can be pruned just before spring He recommends captan or Benlate as excellent fungicides, either alone or in rose sprays or dusts. Dusting or spraying should be done either in the early morning or in the evening, when the air is quiet. :- Coming up roses Keep mail order plants in good shape Best results are obtained if a protective film of spray or dust is present on the foliage when it is moist from rain or dew. since damp conditions increase the likelihood of black spot infection. In addition to their fungus-controlling properties. many rose sprays and dusts also contain an in- secticide to control rose chafers and aphids. Malathion. which has proven effective in controlling these pests, is often found in these formulations. If you‘ve been an- ticipating plant material ordered through one of the mail order seed houses, take heart; they‘ll be arriving soon, says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist, D.B. McNeil]. “The plants are usually well-packed and, barring any unusual delays, they should arrive in good condition,” he says. “If by chance the plants do arrive in a dry con- dition, remove them from the package and plunge them into a tub or pail of room-temperature water for approximately 24 hours. Then plant them immediately." Occasionally, it is not convenient to plant im- mediately on arrival of the material, the hor- ticulturist says. If this is the case, he suggests that gardeners simply bury the plants in the garden until the permanent location is ready. The main idea is to keep the roots cool and moist until planting time, which ideally is as soon as they arrive. Kaequate draifiage and g/m ling/0 (lg GAS BARBECUE The best way to cook outdoors is on a Doawaywim rnesy charcoal. Stan cocking almosl Immediately T'hers‘snohss... nornussw With a Charmglow Gas Barbecue. The Charmglow Barbecue uses Clean. economical gas lusl like your kitchen range. Choose the exact setting you want and grill everytpmg from steaks to apple ple all with that great outdoor flavour. Charmglow Gas Barbecue is a permanent home applianw. Use it all year "round. Choose (mm our selection 01 models including portable: 500 Elgin Mills Rd. E. Richmond Hill 884-9105 Consumers Gas THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. May 19. 1976 organic matter are necessary for an ideal garden soil mixture. Good soil structure promotes active growth. retains moisture well and provides sufficient nutrients for the plants. He says the two ex- tremes, heavy and light soils, present some “Proper pruning at the proper time encourages more growth and has a beneficial effect on the quality and quantity of blooms in the upcoming season.“ he says. Each rose plant should be considered in- dividually and pruned according to its growth habits Severe pruning for some types can weaken plants and shorten their lives. The hybrid teas and floribundas can be pruned back to within eight in- ches of the soil, but canes of the grandifloras should be left slightly longer. Shrub roses need little pruning, except to remove weak or dead growth. The climbing types of roses vary greatly ac- cording to the variety and should be pruned ac- cordingly. ‘Since they usually flower on the previous season’s growth, they are pruned in early autumn. growth starts Gomme states that gardeners can prune out old canes of climbing roses in the spring, leaving about four healthy canes per plant. Regardless of the type of rose, he indicates that it is important to use sharp pruning shears to avoid damage to the stems. He also recommends that gardeners wait until all danger of frost is over before removing mulches from rose beds. 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OPEN DAILY DAWN TO DUSK Hedges can be very useful tools in home landscaping. They‘re used as dividers in garden areas. as screens from view and noise of busy roads. to prevent trespassing and provide privacy and to provide backgrounds for flower borders Decide on the purpose of the hedge, whether it‘s to be formal or informal, and the type of species to be used before you start. says Ontario ministry of agriculture and food horticulturist R.F. Gomme. “In selecting a hedge, a gardener must decide on how much maintenance it will receive. If it is to be a formal hedge. it may require trimming an- nually, or depending on the species chosen. even Hedge plants should be cut hard back to 12 to 15 inches from the ground in the spring before growth starts. pruning and recover easily," he states. Rejuvenating a privet hedge is a drastic procedure: Side branches. of the plant§ should also be cut back proportionately at this time. 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