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And during the dog days of summer, everyone wants to relax in the garden, not work in it. Auiumn, on the other hand, is perfect for gardening. The typically cool temperature reduce stress on gardens and gardeners alike. Soil conditions could not be better. The earth becomes easy to work-ncitdry and dusty as in summer, nor muddy as in spring. Young roots of new ly planted trees, shrubs, and sprouted grass start establishing themselves before frost hardens the ground, giving these plants a headstart over those planted in spring. g AUTUMN IS the one and only time to plant months few of a blubs. They require refrigeration to perform their spring magic. In early fall, garden centers start offering bulbs that flower in all colors, sizes and shapes. Some bulbs bravely sprout in late winter. Later bloomers delay their appearances almost until summer. Countless other bulbs burst into bloom during the weeks in between. Colorful corcuses are famous for breaking through frozen earth or melting snow. Snowdrops, winter aconite and may unfurl even earlier. Soon thereafter, daffodils pop up everywhere, and hyacinths spread their sweet perfume. BY tulips are in their glory. ParticularTriumph tulips ly beautiful are sturdy, and tall, regal Darwin hybrids. The Queens of Spring n continue to reign in the form of tulips, with their elegantly tapered, curved d Parrot tulips. flamboyantly-feathereand petals, are provided season the to touches blooming Finishing flower's of by Dutch irises and magnificent globe-shspe- d ornamental onions, called alliums. Most bulb plants prefor sunshine, but because they flower before shade trees are fully in leaf, bulbs will brighten almost any garden spot. Plant them in flower beds, shrub borders and along walkways. Or create naturalistic clusters of bulbs in lawns and around tree bases. For naturalizing," daffodils and crocuses work extremely well. WHILE BROWSING for bulbs at the garden center, you will probably notice a full selection of trees and shrubs ready for planting. By no means are they spring and summer leftovers. Nurserymen prepare containetrees and shrubs for rized and as professionals, they know the time autumn because, is right to transplant woody plants into the landscape. Heat and drought make life difficult for new trees and shrubs. If set in the ground in fall, the plants have two mn and spring--t- o periods of cool weather growth-autuprepare for their first summer. Established trees that were neglected during spring and summer can be pruned in fall for shape. Where drastic pruning is required, spring bleeders such as to maples, birches, beeches and walnuts are best tended than rather tools a use to sure Be in autumn. gardeners a carpenters, which are not designed for cutting living tissues. GARDEN CENTERS have the necessary equipment: handheld pruning shears for narrow branches, lopping shears for overhead pruning, a crescent-shaped pruning saw for thick branches and a hooked pruning knife for smoothing wound edges. Protective tree wound paint is also available at garden centers. If attempts at summer lawn reseeding have failed, chances are you could not keep the seed beds sufficiently moist under the scorching sun. Grass seeds and sprouts prefer the warmish days and cool nights typical of autumn. IT IS ESSENTIAL to choose appropriate grass seed for your particular property and climate. Consult with strain or your local garden center to determine the grass for is best mixture that you. Leaves Augumn is a season of marvelous transition. are changing color, summer flowers have transformed into bright berries, and the last vegetables are ready for harvest. Because fall is also the season for planting, it is a great time to be a gardener. Autumn Yard & Garden ipnng-fiowerin- her spring-flowerin- ( I w MID-SPRIN- G late-seaso- Lily-flower- long-handl- Autumn Is perfect for gardening. The typically cool temperature make the outdoor work pleasant. Soil conditions could not be better and young roots of newly planted trees and grass establish themselves before frost hardens the ground, giving them a headstart over spring planting. ' f |