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rose and mauve are contrasted with a white stripe. The plant is dwarf, reaching only 9 to 12 inches, with a round compact habit. A contraster looks equally well in a tub on the patio or planted as a group in the garden.
• Scatter annual poppy seeds in flower borders. The fine seeds need no covering. The plants grow rapidly and provide colorful flowers in early summer.
• Do not mow the lawn until it has grown at least 2 inches. The roots are being renewed in the spring and grass needs vigorous top growth initially.
• Lawn grasses do best if mowed at the correct height: Kentucky Bluegrass IV2 to 2Vfe inches; Tall Fescue, IY2 to 3 inches; Creeping Red Fescue, 2 to 3 inches; Perennial Ryegrass, IV2 to 2Vz inches; Bermudagrass, 1/2 to 1 inch; Zoysia Grass, 3/4 to 1 inch.
• Prune roses to buds which point outward to encourage open growth with good air circulation and sunlight penetration. Dark-colored canes indicate dead wood. Cut back an inch below these darkened areas. If no live buds are left, remove the entire cane or branch.
• Tree seedlings can have a strong start in quart or half-gallon milk cartons. Remove top and bottom and stand on a frame covered with 1/4 inch mesh hardware. Fill with a mixture of peat moss, perlite and vermiculite. As the tap root grows through the bottom of the milk carton tube and mesh, it is “air pruned” forcing the development of fibrous side roots.
• The best time to plant shrubs and trees is on a windless, cloudy day.
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