Easy-care, tough lawns: some thoughts about durable grasses
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The traits of three easy maintenance grass varieties are discussed. They are tall fescue, creeping red fescue, and perennial rye grass. Tips are given on how to rejuvenate a poorly growing existing lawn. A country-style new lawn is not difficult to start with clover seed plus a mixture of grass seeds.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1996
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Jeepers creepers
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There are three basic types of climbing vines: twining, tendrils, and clingers, while non-climbing vines require the gardener to tie them to a trellis. Vines provide a visual link from the architecture of a home to the natural world. Recommendations for growth and use of vines are included.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1998
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A fine, small orchard to grow: selecting, planting, and tending the best home varieties
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Planning an orchard for fruit trees requires a sunny area with deep and fertile soil. To produce fruit, trees need to be pollinated by other trees. Plums are the most difficult to grow because they require cross-pollination within their three groups. Growing tips are provided.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1992
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