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3t 4 4 44 t economist sun the tribunethursday august 7 t997p 13 summer drought is hard on even most hardy plants lets get growing alarjorte mason hogue it is now the middle of summer and unlike last year our gardens are suffering greatly from drought after a cold but dry spring we have had a slightly cooler but very dry summer except where there are patches of clover my grassy walkways are golden brown it makes one wonder why we dont plant more clover even some of the usually droughttolerant plants are in difficulty a stroll through my rather crispy xeriscape unwatered garden showed some plants are still real performers scabiosa ochreleuca a tall lemonyellow pincushion flower origanum herrenhauser an ornamental oregano achillea parkers variety a fourfoottall yarrow with fiveinchwide heads of gold en bloom sedum maximum atropurpureum standing three feet tall with deep burgundy foliage soon to be crowned by clusters of pink blooms eupatorium rugo- sum a shorter white flowered version of joepyeweed which tolerates dry shade very well and of course lavender and creeping thyme most at risk are newlyplanted trees and shrubs which don t show signs of stress until they suddenly die the shredded cedar mulch which usually keeps my soil moist has dried so much that an hour of sprinkling simply moistens the mulch rather than penetrating the soil at least two hours is needed in each location most at risk this summer are newlyplanted trees and shrubs which often dont show signs of stress until they suddenly die monica jans was wondering if the use of a bark chip mulch would prevent natural seeding of perennials and biennials im afraid this is one of the drawbacks of using bark mulches just as it prevents weed germination so it hinders sprouting of desirable seeds however the use of a grav el mulch actually encourages the reseeding of both the desirables and the undesirables cathy dymond asks about the best winter mulch to protect perennials fortunately the best fall mulch is public notice township of uxbridge spraying of noxious weeds the township of uxbridge will be spraying roadside ditches and boulevards in the rural areas from august 7 1997 to august 291997 during daylight hours monday to friday only the purpose of spraying is to kill the noxious weed colts foot the herbicide that is to be used is called transline registration number is 24085 spraying will take place in rural ditches and boulevards only and be applied by a licensed applicator spraying will only occur where colts foot exists anyone wishing further information can contact the undersigned between 830 am and 430 pm at 9058529181 or 9056491938 absolutely free its the same one that mother nature uses in her forests simply leaves preferably chopped up and applied twotothree inches deep and topped with compost or rotted manure this mulch should be placed on the garden in novem ber after growth has ceased its purpose is not to keep the plants warm but to keep the soil frozen and to prevent it from thawing during winters mild spells straw shredded cedar or forest mulch are excellent summer mulches applied in early to mid june they will conserve moisture prevent weeds and eventually break down and become soil lois burkholder asked if i would comment on my favorite books for canadian gardeners two tree and shrub books that i find particularly help ful are gardening with trees and shrubs by trevor cole of ottawa whitecap books and lois holes favourite trees and shrubs lone pine publishing lois lives in alberta and only discusses very hardy plants if you are wondering about a suitable question or com ment to allow you access to the box of bulbs contest simply send your name address and title of your favorite gardening book either your old standby or your newest find write to let s get growing co the tribune 88 brooke st west uxbridge ont l9p 1p4 attn marjorie mason hogue save up to home decorating painters choice interior 1 ftgsslieh jjaiex mm deluxe scrubbable low sheen finish i oos of pastel colors low pricr 2hni the outsider imcrior gloss llvd pikni ldeal lor doors trim and eaveslmiighs vfde range of colors save 25 5781 i low nritv 32 i the outsider ixterior i lal anlitcuinm- specially lormulaled for slucco wood and concrete p imerior ycriic lilex slain l low sheen solid color i ide range of colors ltd z 1 our ivk l price v roll carpet making rolsmr new arrivals all film quality patterns will vary from those shown spool ijp tough hjh piiibrmit ice carpi i nalinvilk slainivsisuinl 1 iixvil colors ilroiv tiiiiimmviic 20 m l- shop at home for carpet 18002999940 5261 highway 7 2947835 99 in plica guaranteed until auguh 24 1997 not all itemi may be available at all hoto dealers may jell for lea franchise opportunities available call 18003877311