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ALL 2018 MODELS. www.northernedgesportmarine.com SPRING HOME ard arden Y &G and GUIDE NORTH WOODS TRADER Wed., April 25, 2018 Page 2 How to read a nursery plant tag Did you know? One oft-shared piece of Shopping for new plants for pruning advice is that cover- a home can be an exciting un- ing a newly pruned area with dertaking. Nurseries and gar- tar, paint or varnish can in- den centers are often home to hibit the fungal organisms dozens of types of plant species that will get into the new cut, that come in various colors, leading to a diseased tree, leaf variations and sizes. Such shrub or plant. This myth has variety can make choosing been circulating for some plants more fun while also time, according to the experts making the process of buying at Fine Gardening. Unfortu- plants a bit complicated, espe- nately, there is no surefire cially for novices. Thankfully, way to prevent microscopic or- plant tags can help consumers ganisms from infiltrating a make informed decisions. new cut. The application of a Understanding how to read wound dressing may even plant tags is key to making contribute to faster decay of good choices. Such labels con- heartwood. That’s because the tain a lot of information, but tar or paint will keep mois- once a person knows how to ture in the new cut, which decode that data, he or she is helps fungus and other mi- well on the way to choosing the croorganisms grow. Instead of right plants. dressing wounds, read up on Common name — The proper ways to prune and let common name of the plant plants employ their own nat- tends to be the most noticeable ural defenses to heal and pre- word or words on the tag. This vent decay. is the name the plant is re- ferred to outside of scientific circles. Most plants have one or more common names in addi- KWATERSKI BROS. tion to their botanical name. 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The This helps gardeners know if Tags also may list informa- • Garden Seeds, Sets & Plants cultivar is listed in single quo- they need soil to be damp or tion such as special care needs, Custom garden seed quantities by tations by the scientific name. relatively dry. drought tolerance, uses for the the scoop! (We still do it the old- Sun requirements — The Hardiness or zone — plant and when the plant fashioned way — get what you tag should list how much sun Tags that list zones will de- blooms. Some plant labels will want, not just what’s available!) exposure the plant requires to scribe the coldest zone in inform gardeners if the plants • Fertilizer, Lime & Manure REBATE thrive. It may be anywhere which the plant can exist. Oth- were produced organically or • Herbicides, Insecticides, Starting May 18 from full sun to full shade. erwise, it will give a range. without genetically modified Fungicides & Soil Amendments $ Height and spread — Many annuals will not list a organism practices. Trade- • Grass Seed (by the pound or bag) /gal. The label frequently includes hardiness zone because they mark information also may be 10 the maximum growing height are not expected to last beyond included. • All of your Food Plot and width the plant should one season. Plant tags provide impor- seed needs reach when mature. This gives Perennial or annual — tant information for selecting ENJOY SPRING . gardeners an understanding of The tag should designate the and growing plants. When 204 W. Rives St. just how much room the plant plant as an annual or peren- noted, tags help gardeners Rhinelander, WI 54501 with a brand-new will take up in the garden and nial. Annuals are not expected make the right selections and 715.362.6605 how to space plants in a land- to last through the winter and keep plants as healthy as pos- Kelly Ramker & Emma scape. will need to be replanted the sible. outdoor living space! When to tackle weeds in your lawn Weeds are the bane of lawn Roundup also suggest a cation. This ensures that all and garden enthusiasts. They springtime application of weed weeds that have surfaced are can spread rapidly and over- killer if this is the desired addressed and that none are run pristine grass, choking route. Early treatment can missed by weeding too early. lawns and robbing them of prevent weed roots from Town and Country Gar- their lush green look. In gar- spreading too far in the soil, dens suggests lawn and gar- den beds, weeds can steal wa- which can reduce the chances den enthusiasts wait to tackle ter from thirsty plants, that weed remnants will be weeds. By waiting and apply- threatening their survival. left behind to grow at a later ing weed treatments in the A proactive approach that time. fall, when dandelions and prevents weed growth is eas- Homeowners with small other weeds are absorbing ier and less frustrating than lawns or gardens or those who food and nutrients in larger dealing with weeds after they prefer hand-weeding or using quantities to survive winter, have sprouted. That means nonchemical ways to treat homeowners can rid their addressing weeds before they weeds must take steps to ad- lawns and gardens of weeds release seeds and not waiting dress the weeds early. Garden- efficiently. so long that the damage is al- ers can try suffocating weeds ready done. According to the by placing wood, blocks or home and landscape experts plastic over them. Wet news- with This Old House, spraying paper used as mulch can block herbicide for weeds in June weed formation and also clear and July can address weeds patches of unwanted grass so before seeds are set. Tilling that garden beds can be and installing a new lawn in mapped out. Pouring boiling late August or the beginning of water on weeds or pulling September can help the lawn them by hand is more effective establish itself before the first when roots are young and frosts arrive, all the while have not yet spread. avoiding weed growth. Lawnsmith also suggests a The weed control experts at mid-spring weed killer appli- YEAR-ROUND SERVICES XG 3025HST tractor loader and SPECIAL Professional Landscape & Irrigation Design quick detach backhoe with 18" bucket PACKAGE PRICE & Installation Six-year limited warranty. Quick tach loader 1600# lift cap. with universal quick tach bucket. 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